President Trump and other members of his administration blame the country’s continuing economic challenges on former President Biden— but as the year draws to a close, the nation’s economy seems to be getting worse and not better, says Morning Joe economic analyst @stevenrattner. | Morning Joe

FBI and DOJ officials are seeking interviews with six lawmakers who urged troops not to follow illegal orders. @igbot50 explains why they stepped in after Pentagon legal advisors were sidelined, and why he says calling their reminder “sedition” makes no sense. | Morning Joe