News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Kellyanne Conway: "It's nice to see the media finally cover the Trump economy. You seem to cover it only when you can use the Sesame Street word of the day, 'recession'… The fact is, the fundamentals of our economy are very strong, and you know it." pic.twitter.com/S9l8N02fG0
— The Hill (@thehill) August 19, 2019
The NYPD just fired Daniel Pantaleo, the officer caught on camera strangling Eric Garner in 2014.
— POLITICO (@politico) August 19, 2019
The commissioner added that Garner, who a medical examiner said was killed by a maneuver banned by the NYPD, "should have decided against resisting arrest"https://t.co/w0gQngPWVD pic.twitter.com/rX0Un8wHrQ
BREAKING: Twitter says it has uncovered a "significant state-backed information operation" originating from inside China aimed "deliberately and specifically attempting to sow political discord in Hong Kong." https://t.co/3bvGVtlcj6
— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) August 19, 2019
Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House communications director who has recently withdrawn his support for President Trump, says he is putting together a coalition of former Trump Cabinet officials to denounce the President ahead of the 2020 election. https://t.co/FTdEVXXzq0
— CNN (@CNN) August 19, 2019
The FEC chair clobbered Trump for claiming Dems cheated the 2016 election:
— POLITICO (@politico) August 19, 2019
"Academics have studied this.
Lawyers have studied this.
The government has studied this.
Democrats have studied this.
Republicans have studied this.
No one can find any evidence of rampant voter fraud" pic.twitter.com/5MoiREBX8R
Authorities this weekend announced they had foiled three potential mass shootings after arresting three men in different states who expressed interest in or threatened to carry them out. Here's what we know about them. https://t.co/1uuPb8vdAC
— CNN (@CNN) August 19, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren at Native American forum: "I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for harm I have caused. I have listened, and I have learned a lot."
— ABC News (@ABC) August 19, 2019
"It is a great honor to be able to partner with Indian country…that's what I promise I will do as president." pic.twitter.com/Z0IhlvQnQK
