News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Michael van der Veen argues Pres. Trump's statements under scrutiny in the #impeachmenttrial are "ordinary political rhetoric."
— ABC News (@ABC) February 12, 2021
"No human being seriously believes that the use of such metaphorical terminology is incitement to political violence." https://t.co/nCC9d2BYx0 pic.twitter.com/z2Nj9okUdI
Stacey Plaskett rejects defense arguments that Trump didn't know what his supporters would do on January 6: "President Trump had spent months calling his supporters to a march on a specific day, at a specific time, for a specific purpose. What else were they going to do?" pic.twitter.com/BCN9zvzAxZ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 12, 2021
As former Pres. Trump's second impeachment trial continues, 56% of Americans say he should be convicted and barred from holding office again, according to the latest @ABC News/Ipsos poll. https://t.co/Ktn64WGN4B
— ABC News (@ABC) February 12, 2021
Olympic swimmer Klete Keller indicted on additional charges over his alleged role in the riot at the US Capitol. https://t.co/Qw3lXeQyRl
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2021
The CDC has released its clearest guidance yet for reopening schools.
— NPR (@NPR) February 12, 2021
The update makes key changes to earlier language — including a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into 4 zones based on the level of community transmission.https://t.co/Tl5ywYChHn
A top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told Democratic lawmakers that the administration rebuffed their request for data on coronavirus deaths in nursing homes because they feared it would "be used against us" by federal investigators egged on by Trumphttps://t.co/NK9aIxuul5
— Axios (@axios) February 12, 2021
US coronavirus data:
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2021
• 27,507,111 coronavirus cases (per NBC)
• 477,239 coronavirus deaths (per NBC)
• 46,390,270 vaccine doses administered (per CDC)
• 34,723,964 have gotten first shot (per CDC)
• 11,188,782 fully vaccinated (per CDC)
Data as of Feb 12, 2021
Biden administration officials are weighing nominating prominent Republicans to ambassadorships — including Cindy McCain and former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake — to highlight the importance of bipartisanship in U.S. foreign policy.https://t.co/06XvXwzVwF
— Axios (@axios) February 12, 2021
Nikki Haley can’t decide who she wants to be, writes @TimAlberta : the leader of a post-Trump GOP or a “friend” to the president who tried to sabotage democracy. https://t.co/qBQ2Gp2rRE
— POLITICO Magazine (@POLITICOMag) February 12, 2021
Reporter: What inspired you to organize this Valentine's Day art installation at the White House?
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2021
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden: "I just wanted some joy … With the pandemic, just everybody's feeling a little down. So, it's just a little joy. A little hope. That's all." pic.twitter.com/FuZ9yd7WUU
This father worked for six years to construct a 558-foot-long bobsled track in his yard for his children to enjoy https://t.co/XFqTJPhYEv pic.twitter.com/zjADLQKYey
— CNN (@CNN) February 12, 2021
