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.
President Biden instructed the National Archives to release visitor logs from the Trump White House to the Jan. 6 panel, rejecting Donald Trump's claim that the records were subject to executive privilege.https://t.co/31THdimsNL
— NPR (@NPR) February 16, 2022
Russia's buildup of troops at Ukraine's borders has persisted but the number of Russian forces remains insufficient for an invasion, according to a Ukrainian intelligence report shared exclusively with CNN https://t.co/xLL8CdpfnC
— CNN (@CNN) February 16, 2022
U.S. warns of Russia-sponsored hackers targeting defense contractors https://t.co/VsriMYXmXN
— Axios (@axios) February 16, 2022
The Biden administration has informed key lawmakers that it will likely need $30 billion in supplemental funding to continue the fight against Covid-19, a source familiar with the matter said https://t.co/F0dmBVlaB9
— CNN (@CNN) February 16, 2022
New guidance would likely come ahead of Pres. Biden's State of the Union address. https://t.co/d8qA87Yx8C
— ABC News (@ABC) February 16, 2022
With the inflation rate exceeding the 40-year high previously set in December, Americans are seeing the effects in gas and grocery prices. But what remains unclear to many is what’s really causing that inflation and when it will come to an end. https://t.co/40gjdKjAyb
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 16, 2022
Truckers protesting COVID restrictions have dismantled their last remaining U.S. border blockade, a Canadian official says. The truckers are leaving Emerson, Manitoba, opposite North Dakota. https://t.co/jKqQra5I3E
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 16, 2022
Decision on Iran nuclear deal days away, ball in Tehran's court -France https://t.co/GydbHxDOuU pic.twitter.com/hy8hp7dG22
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 16, 2022
Interior IG finds Trump Interior Secretary Zinke broke ethics rules https://t.co/Rb9J8iHasJ pic.twitter.com/lBGNL5Fp9E
— The Hill (@thehill) February 16, 2022
The U.S. has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organization and says it is exploring new ways to combat aggressive Chinese trade practices. https://t.co/STDmDeonZf
— ABC News (@ABC) February 16, 2022
NEW: The 6-year-old girl who was reported missing in 2019 was hidden in a dark and cramped compartment beneath a staircase for hours Monday before police ripped it apart and discovered her.@AntonioPlanas1 reports from Saugerties, New York.https://t.co/IHZHjzmnZf
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 16, 2022
