News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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January 6 committee subpoenas 14 Republicans who served on bogus slates of Trump electors as part of a scheme to subvert the Electoral College https://t.co/idVsm7cBZq
— CNN (@CNN) January 28, 2022
Asked if this threat feels different than in years past, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley says, "This is larger in scale and scope in the massing of forces than anything we've seen in recent memory." https://t.co/u0pGYOuWEe pic.twitter.com/rkIA9Pcrhm
— ABC News (@ABC) January 28, 2022
"This is going to be a gigantic change."
— CNN (@CNN) January 28, 2022
While visiting the site of the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, President Biden praised officers on the scene and said the administration is continuing to send more money to repair bridges and pay first responders. https://t.co/DqsAb2DSYi
Approximately 60 million U.S. households have ordered free, at-home rapid COVID tests.
— Axios (@axios) January 28, 2022
People are allowed to order four tests per household, meaning that around 240 million tests have been ordered so far.https://t.co/pmbRu2tAiO
WHO director praises Neil Young for leaving Spotify over vaccine misinformation https://t.co/02phgIXhnB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 28, 2022
Moderna announced that it's launched early-stage clinical trials of an HIV mRNA vaccine. https://t.co/aMsYs5qj7h
— ABC News (@ABC) January 28, 2022
JUST IN: Pennsylvania court strikes down no-excuse mail voting law https://t.co/A1SPocAZsU
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 28, 2022
Wisconsin judge approves agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot 3 people during a 2020 street protest. https://t.co/LEV5FAL1EF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 28, 2022
In fraud trial, defendant Michael Avenatti asks Stormy Daniels about chats with the dead https://t.co/FhtSE5XEi6 pic.twitter.com/ZW07M2JS1i
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 28, 2022
Britain’s Prince Andrew has given up his honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, considered one of the world’s most prestigious golf clubs, as he fights allegations of sexual abuse. Andrew has denied the allegations. https://t.co/MYRUMfjXoT
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 28, 2022
Willow, the plucky farm cat who interrupted a campaign speech by Jill Biden, has officially joined the first family.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 28, 2022
“Willow is settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats and plenty of room to smell and explore,” a spokesman said.https://t.co/TEW3l6Q5Ev pic.twitter.com/ekppf8J67O
