The Post It Note 1/19/21

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.

Before departing for Washington, DC, a tearful President-elect Biden says his only regret is not having his son Beau Biden with him:

"Because we should be introducing him as president." pic.twitter.com/Xi9mxMkv8x
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2021

More than 191,500 American flags have been planted on the National Mall. They represent the Americans who can't attend Joe Biden's inauguration due to the pandemic as well as heightened security concerns after this month's insurrection at the US Capitol. https://t.co/wGs6OzXlHb pic.twitter.com/MuRrzwcX1z
— CNN (@CNN) January 19, 2021

“The mob was fed lies,” McConnell said. “They were provoked by the president and other powerful people. And they tried to use fear and violence to stop a specific proceeding of the first branch of the federal government which they did not like.” https://t.co/z0pHid2CRI pic.twitter.com/j6logv0EIl
— POLITICO (@politico) January 19, 2021

JUST IN: Two Army National Guard members have been removed from inauguration duty as part of security vetting to ensure troops do not have ties to extremist groups https://t.co/MkEWfdEokh
— CNN (@CNN) January 19, 2021

U.S. files conspiracy charge against Oath Keeper leader in alleged plot against the Capitol https://t.co/jqtzh7pnAq
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2021

MyPillow CEO and ardent Trump supporter Mike Lindell said Monday his products have been dropped by major retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl's after his repeated false claims of voter fraud in the presidential election. https://t.co/q7xHf8PeV0
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2021

NEW: Speaker Nancy Pelosi expected to send article of impeachment against Pres. Trump to the Senate later this week, sources tell @ABC News—a move that would kick off formal proceedings the next day. https://t.co/KvF9PGcahF
— ABC News (@ABC) January 19, 2021

U.S. surpasses 400,000 deaths from Covid-19, according to an NBC News tally. https://t.co/CnCTPSg1HF
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 19, 2021

At the 11th hour, Trump administration declares China’s treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang "genocide" https://t.co/Xl9VCxGblI
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 19, 2021

NEW: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has certified the results of the Jan. 5 Senate runoff election. https://t.co/NyYIzHmX3K pic.twitter.com/ox7mkCA5LQ
— ABC News (@ABC) January 19, 2021

⚡️ “Protests, rallies and two impeachments: Trump's presidency in photos” by @reuterspictures https://t.co/nQZaP4CUTB
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 19, 2021

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.

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