
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.
Pres. Biden: "I'm asking every American to mask up for the next 100 days."
— ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2021
"The experts say by wearing a mask, from now until April, we’d save more than 50,000 lives." https://t.co/kfbFENloYT pic.twitter.com/7UcSaLp4UU
Senate joins House in backing a waiver for Biden’s defense secretary nominee, Lloyd Austin, to lead Pentagon https://t.co/N0Ggpe3QE4 pic.twitter.com/YrtqChcUA5
— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) January 21, 2021
The Biden administration will seek a full five-year extension of a key arms control treaty between the US and Russia, according to a US official. https://t.co/QED90VWbOl
— CNN (@CNN) January 21, 2021
President Joe Biden has already signed several executive orders rolling back Trump-era policies.
— NPR (@NPR) January 21, 2021
He is now preparing to reverse a policy that banned U.S. funding for nongovernmental groups that provide or refer patients for abortions.https://t.co/sIZ8LHGsVs
After Michael Flynn floated idea of martial law, Army falsely denied his brother’s key role in military response to Capitol attack https://t.co/LDMWnIvs4c
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 21, 2021
FBI ups reward to $75,000 for suspect who placed pipe bombs during Capitol riot. https://t.co/k0Z7PEEyXS
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 21, 2021
Asked if she believes the impeachment trial of former Pres. Trump will undermine calls for unity, Speaker Pelosi responds, "No… I don't think it's very unifying to say let's just forget it and move on. That's not how you unify." https://t.co/SuOxPbkgdf pic.twitter.com/iJD0amlBYA
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 21, 2021
A Michigan man, who was seen attacking police with a hockey stick during the riot at the US Capitol, was arrested on Thursday after FBI agents got an unwitting assist from the suspect's Facebook-posting father, officials say. https://t.co/URyZCrYMMF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 21, 2021
Republican senators warn Minority Leader Mitch McConnell could face backlash if he votes to convict former President Trump during his impeachment trial https://t.co/Djz9S9nFNR
— CNN (@CNN) January 21, 2021
First dose appointments in 15 New York City sites have been postponed after a shipment of Moderna vaccines was delayed.https://t.co/vaz3yEobNo
— Axios (@axios) January 21, 2021
Unknown man in uniform seen keeping vigil at Beau Biden's grave during inauguration https://t.co/efCMRjE6ER pic.twitter.com/OMOy2usI3t
— The Hill (@thehill) January 21, 2021