NBC’s Hallie Jackson explains why there is a renewed scrutiny of lethal injections after what opponents of the death penalty are calling another botched execution in Arizona. watch
The fighting in Gaza continues as Secretary of State John Kerry continues working for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Bill Kristol, Andrea Mitchell and Joe Klein discuss the ground invasion of Gaza. watch
Must-Read Op-Eds: President Obama met with Democratic donors yesterday, but the press wasn't allowed near the event. The Morning Joe panel discusses the significance of the move. watch
Morning Papers: President Obama declares a state of emergency in Washington; Acetaminophen is no better than a placebo for back pain, according to a new study; seven people have been arrested in the StubHub cybertheft case; Facebook wants to make web... watch
Top Talkers: The execution of Arizona prison inmate and convicted murderer Joseph Wood took nearly two hours on Wednesday, and his death is once again reviving the country's death penalty debate. Gov. Jan Brewer is vowing a full review of Wood's execution watch
Top Talkers: Wednesday was a day of national mourning in the Netherlands as the bodies of 40 passengers on Flight 17 returned home. Michiel Vos discusses. watch
Top Talkers: The FAA has lifted its travel ban to Israel, and John Kerry is still in the region working on a cease-fire between the Israeli army and Hamas. NBC News' Ayman Mohyeldin reports on the latest. watch
Just one day after the GOP put Nevada Sen. Harry Reid in the cross hairs with its #FireReid campaign, the Senate Majority Leader hit back at Republicans' handling of the border crisis, saying they can't decide "which crazy idea" to use.
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California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy argued Wednesday that the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs is in desperate need of an update. read more
The new bill would help people with long-term disabilities plan for the future by letting them save money in a tax shelter while still qualifying for Medicaid. read more
The office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a rising Democratic star and potential presidential candidate, hamstrung an ethics inquiry when it examined the governor's political allies, an exclusive report by The New York Times revealed on Wednesday. read more
