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.
In a message of solidarity and empathy with military families at a Memorial Day event in Delaware, Pres. Biden says, "your sons, your daughters, they live on in your hearts and in their children as well."
— ABC News (@ABC) May 30, 2021
"I know how much the loss hurts." https://t.co/3f6qauFaxU pic.twitter.com/cGsuQLxnfK
Key Senate Republicans in White House negotiations on Biden's infrastructure plan have indicated that they're still looking for a deal.
— Axios (@axios) May 30, 2021
"I think we can get to real compromise," Shelley Moore Capito said today. https://t.co/Ft7Se0KvAY
The top election official in one of Iowa’s most populous counties resigned after enduring months of personal attacks and threats of violence. Voting experts fear it’s a sign these once quiet positions are being politicized. By @_aizaguirre @TomBeaumont. https://t.co/iZFmOEVP4o
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 30, 2021
Texas Senate approves stringent voting restrictions after all-night debate https://t.co/xXkxEX2FTU
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 30, 2021
Two people were killed and at least 20 others were injured in a shooting outside of a club in Hialeah, Florida, police sayhttps://t.co/CE5h9n9dtK
— CNN (@CNN) May 30, 2021
Ambitious Republican candidates are flocking to Steve Bannon’s podcast for the chance to demonstrate loyalty to fmr. Pres. Trump and audition for his support. https://t.co/1eJzcES9rr
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 30, 2021
Republican lawmakers across the country are pushing legislation to limit how public school teachers can discuss race in classrooms.
— NPR (@NPR) May 30, 2021
And educators say it's already having a chilling effect on their lessons.https://t.co/XgIPhaEjyX
Nearly a half-million foster children in the U.S. and unaccompanied migrant teens at the southern border could be prevented from receiving coronavirus vaccines because of federal and state consent laws that require a parent or guardian’s approval https://t.co/3UjZOXZncL
— POLITICO (@politico) May 30, 2021
Footage shows medical staff celebrating as doctors at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center announce the last COVID patient has been discharged from the hospital's COVID ward 14 months after it opened. https://t.co/8nCdv9U3b8 pic.twitter.com/PGeuqlSK38
— ABC News (@ABC) May 30, 2021
How to participate in Taps Across America with CBS News https://t.co/7H1H1YF1QG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 30, 2021
