News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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President Biden: "We're in a national emergency. We need to act like we're in a national emergency. So we've got to move with everything we've got." pic.twitter.com/SGfiCL8R5n
— The Hill (@thehill) January 22, 2021
NEW: Press Sec. Psaki announces Biden admin. efforts to combat domestic violent extremism:
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 22, 2021
• DNI to oversee a "comprehensive threat assessment"
• "Build NSC capability" to counter extremism, disrupt extremist networks
• Coordination among federal depts. on evolving threats pic.twitter.com/yd7DQZgIMW
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits National Guard troops stationed outside the US Capitol in DC:
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 22, 2021
"I just wanted to come today to say thank you to all of you for keeping me and my family safe … The White House baked you some chocolate chip cookies." pic.twitter.com/lv33IZeblq
House Democrats will deliver an impeachment charge against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, triggering the start of a second trial in the coming days. https://t.co/a3ycgTe06L
— POLITICO (@politico) January 22, 2021
Dozens of influential Republicans around Washington, including former top Trump administration officials, have been quietly lobbying GOP members of Congress to impeach and convict Donald Trump. Here are inside details about their whisper campaign. https://t.co/6cyRJ1V5xD
— CNN (@CNN) January 22, 2021
A group of Senate Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz.
— NPR (@NPR) January 22, 2021
It asks for an investigation to "fully understand their role" as it relates to the Capitol insurrection, and to determine if disciplinary action is needed.https://t.co/HoHoUjCfxu
Austin confirmed as defense secretary in bipartisan vote https://t.co/SiiE54aZLU pic.twitter.com/satZ7dxl1R
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 22, 2021
"There is some evidence that the new variant may be associated with a higher degree of mortality," U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says. https://t.co/ANIhidMaDM pic.twitter.com/UWGG4FU42U
— ABC News (@ABC) January 22, 2021
Hundreds of National Guard members who poured into Washington after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol have tested positive for Covid-19 or are quarantining in nearby hotels. https://t.co/TTW87mIx7f
— POLITICO (@politico) January 22, 2021
Japanese officials vehemently deny newspaper report suggesting that the Olympic Games, due to be held in the country this summer, could be cancelled. https://t.co/WeqS4SpPFc
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 22, 2021
Legendary slugger Hank Aaron, who shattered Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974, has died at age 86.
— NPR (@NPR) January 22, 2021
He batted in more than 100 runs in a season in three different decades, and MLB named its award for best offensive player after him.https://t.co/ef5wlEvqps
Since the viral meme exploded in popularity, Ellis has received 12,000 inquiries—but while she was honored to represent Vermont on Inauguration Day, she says more mittens are not for sale. https://t.co/jR57BJPq2d
— ABC News (@ABC) January 22, 2021
