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 and first lady Jill Biden pay respects to Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died from injuries suffered during last month's violent siege, as Sicknick lies in honor at the Capitol Rotunda. https://t.co/bZCIoWG3kT pic.twitter.com/rTmenPOFm0
— ABC News (@ABC) February 3, 2021
The House took an unprecedented step tonight, voting to levy hefty fines against colleagues who bypass the recently installed metal detectors that surround the chamber. https://t.co/JBdtCMmYZj
— POLITICO (@politico) February 3, 2021
Election workers weren't surprised by the Capitol riot. Former President Trump's supporters targeted them first.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 3, 2021
“You could see the logical train going from point A to point B,” top Georgia election official Gabe Sterling says.https://t.co/Ir18BFfJyq
President Biden told House Democrats he wouldn't back down on providing $1,400 direct payments to Americans in the coronavirus relief package.
— NPR (@NPR) February 3, 2021
"I'm not going to start my administration by breaking a promise to the American people," he said.https://t.co/UrQPN8Aztp
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce transmission of the virus and offer strong protection for three months on just a single dose, researchers say. The preliminary findings appears to be good news in the effort to curb the spread of the virus. https://t.co/01zRYbTEUc
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 3, 2021
Despite older people being more likely to suffer severe illness or death, a new study shows Americans between the ages of 20 and 49 were the ones responsible for over 70% of COVID-19 spread in the U.S. https://t.co/NGI7IQjiSV pic.twitter.com/b3oSpSuW7n
— ABC News (@ABC) February 3, 2021
"Just lay low and cool it." Dr. Anthony Fauci suggests fans enjoy the Super Bowl on Sunday with people in their household and avoid inviting people over to watch because of the possibility they’re infected with the coronavirus. https://t.co/sdLnEAtvup
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 3, 2021
Psaki says the Biden administration is "not revisiting the decision to establish the Space Force" https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/WucHEyJvge
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 3, 2021
Senate party leaders have struck a power-sharing agreement, breaking a stalemate that prevented Democrats from taking control of committees. https://t.co/hSdfUUriJ8
— CNN (@CNN) February 3, 2021
New charge against Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi gives military legal basis to detain her after coup https://t.co/iG2VOCwQhp
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 3, 2021
L. Lin Wood spent months falsely claiming voter fraud cost Trump the election. Now Georgia is investigating whether he voted illegally. https://t.co/uUPW1nbbLg
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 3, 2021
