News from the note…
A roundup 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.
Nearly 13 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine have been administered in the U.S. There have been 100 reports of the rare but potentially serious neurological condition Guillain–Barré syndrome in people who received it. https://t.co/QJ4Gf8478E
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 13, 2021
Americans who are fully vaccinated don’t need another shot, top U.S. health officials say following a private meeting with top executives at Pfizer. https://t.co/WTRDikTtle
— ABC News (@ABC) July 13, 2021
Pres. Biden looks back at the 2020 presidential election, saying "no other election has even been held under such scrutiny and such high standards. The big lie is just that, a big lie." pic.twitter.com/FuAnWhQq6S
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 13, 2021
Anti-government activists in Cuba say that more than 100 people have been arrested or are missing on the island following widespread protests on Sunday. https://t.co/oJrKJ13jjs
— CNN (@CNN) July 13, 2021
JUST IN: Consumer prices shot up 0.9% in June as the rate of inflation remains at a 13-year high https://t.co/OPuYdaq1zl
— Axios (@axios) July 13, 2021
Rep. Liz Cheney raised nearly $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, following her ouster from House GOP leadership in May for her ongoing criticism of former President Trump and of false claims about the 2020 election https://t.co/4e69I0s082
— CNN (@CNN) July 13, 2021
Former Chicago bank executive convicted in scheme to arrange $16M in loans for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort in exchange for a high-level position in the Trump admin. https://t.co/Xel1hvKXPw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 13, 2021
Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a fierce wildfire season. U.S. officials say they've already had some shortages at some tanker bases. https://t.co/2187RsMLIl
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 13, 2021
Conservative talk show host Larry Elder joined a growing field of Republican candidates in the California recall https://t.co/soU6DeKa5o
— POLITICO (@politico) July 13, 2021
"This is an intensely personal … decision that all comes down to loyalty," Elie Honig said of Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg. "Is he going to remain loyal to the Trumps … or is he going to be frightened enough … to try to save his own hide?" https://t.co/SptoxD8IFK
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 13, 2021
In today’s Bulwark, @lkatfield offers a deep-dive into the the decline of a once-distinguished conservative think tank that has plunged into Trumpism, illiberalism, and lying about the election. https://t.co/BadMnknoEL
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) July 13, 2021
