back by police and criticism and a surge in firearm carrying. now, it may sound logical u.s. murders may be linked to firearms but the same article notes in 2020 there were more homicides linked to guns, 77% than ever before. it's something many americans are living through now and we'll update you tonight on the latest facts and we will stay on the story. thanks for watching "the beat." "the reidout" with joy reid starts now. >> fascinating information. thank you very much. have a great evening. good evening, everyone. we have a lot to get to tonight including the latest on the january 6th investigation following last night's house contempt vote against mark meadows. in a little while, i'll talk with mary trump about the pathology of people like meadows who are seemingly willing to give up everything to show fealty to her uncle and later in the hour i'll be joined by senator elizabeth warren who today called for expanding the size of the supreme court in response to the court's