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.
Barr defends his intervention in the Roger Stone case: "Do you think it is fair for a 67-year-old man to be sent to prison for 7 to 9 years?" https://t.co/QNv3edq3dI pic.twitter.com/qcAmr02FiE
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 28, 2020
The Democratic mayor of Portland, Oregon, is calling for an immediate meeting with acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and other top department officials to "discuss a cease-fire" and the removal of federal officers sent there to quell protests. https://t.co/FcFRhpWZji
— CNN (@CNN) July 28, 2020
This morning, Dr. Anthony Fauci dismissed dubious medical advice President Trump shared on Twitter last night, vowing to continue in his role as the country’s top infectious disease expert despite a new round of attacks from the White House https://t.co/VXwbgbTgDK pic.twitter.com/670Ql1vcNv
— POLITICO (@politico) July 28, 2020
A Twitter spokesperson says the tweet with the video Donald Trump Jr. shared—which dismissed masks and lockdowns and promoted hydroxychloroquine, an unproven drug the president has touted for COVID-19—violated its "COVID-19 misinformation policy." https://t.co/uTQWbHvaVI
— ABC News (@ABC) July 28, 2020
More than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at a north Alabama Baptist church, according to the congregation’s pastor. https://t.co/t4nrsdP9KL
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 28, 2020
President Trump said today he would accept the Republican nomination for president in North Carolina, marking a return to a state he spurned in June over to its restriction of large gatherings due to coronavirus https://t.co/NJf76vCgRc
— POLITICO (@politico) July 28, 2020
Republican Sen. David Perdue's campaign took down a Facebook ad that appeared to make Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff's nose bigger, following accusations of anti-Semitism. https://t.co/j7ohYyy6hj
— CNN (@CNN) July 28, 2020
NHC: Storm system in Atlantic currently forecast to strengthen to tropical storm in the coming days; tropical storm conditions "likely" across portions of Puerto Rico late Wednesday; Florida could see impacts this weekend; greater than average uncertainty exists regarding track. pic.twitter.com/Za21ANiyTv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 28, 2020
