Tlaib's censure exposes GOP’s new game

What to expect from Don Jr.'s testimony in N.Y. civil fraud trial [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [How House Republicans are literally abusing their privilege]( By Hayes Brown Last week, the House voted on a resolution to [censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,]( for her statements about the war between Israel and Hamas. It came just a few months after House Republicans [censured Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.,]( as revenge for his role in impeaching former President Donald Trump. Those resolutions were both fast-tracked to the floor, taking advantage of a parliamentary quirk that deems them “privileged,” as they deal with the “privileges of the House.” There’s nothing new about the [use of privileged resolutions](, which must be voted on within two legislative days once they are introduced. Over the last few decades, they’ve often been used as tools for the minority party to force votes that are more about scoring political points than simply making sure the House is functioning properly. But the censures of Tlaib and Schiff are different. They show that, despite being in the majority, Republicans have resorted to using their privilege to create the illusion of action as their majority squabbles over how to achieve anything substantive. This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [SUSAN DEL PERCIO]( [This notorious swing state could be Biden’s gateway to victory in 2024](//link.msnbc.com/click/33347356.53241/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL29waW5pb24vbXNuYmMtb3Bpbmlvbi9zdXByZW1lLWNvdXJ0LWd1bi1jb250cm9sLXJ1bGluZy1yYWhpbWktcmNuYTEyNDI4OT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDIzMTExMyZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914Ce411c0e9 Biden shouldn't squander momentum on abortion. It's time to flip Florida.[Read more.]( [CLARISSA-JAN LIM]( [The real reason Donald Trump would love to get his trial on TV]( Trump's attorneys filed a motion Friday endorsing media outlets’ requests for live coverage. There's a good reason why. [Read more.]( [MICHAEL A. COHEN]( How defeating Hamas could bring about a new peace for Israelis and Palestinians]( Vivek Ramaswamy's call for McDaniel to resign is channeling MAGA fury toward her over the GOP's recent election losses.[Read more.]( [JAMES GERBER]( [This new study will have you rethinking your lunch — in more ways than one]( Fighting climate change is a marathon, not a sprint. But a new report shows surprisingly small changes can make a difference. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [AYMAN MOHYELDIN]( [Tim Scott drops out of 2024 presidential race]( [WEEKENDS WITH ALEX WITT]( [What to expect from Don Jr.'s testimony in N.Y. civil fraud trial]( [ALI VELSHI]( ['Hell-bent on chaos': Marjorie Taylor Greene and others lash out at Mike Johnson’s shutdown plan]( [KATIE PHANG]( [Michael Cohen on Trump's civil fraud defense:](['This is a stupid strategy'](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   Sunday, MSNBC Films presents "Periodical," a new documentary that takes an honest and entertaining look at menstruation and menopause in an effort to smash historical stigmas. Watch "Periodical," Sunday at 10pm ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock.   In the latest episode of “How to Win 2024,” former President Trump's rivals took aim at each other in the third Republican debate while the ex-president mocked them from afar, and Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri break it all down. Plus, Senator Tim Kaine joins to discuss Democrats’ big wins on election night and what the party needs to do to win in 2024. [Listen now.](   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)