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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended flying migrant families to Martha’s Vineyard this week and said he plans to spend millions that Florida has budgeted to continue the controversial practice. https://t.co/Pm4X2lyVMO
— Axios (@axios) September 17, 2022
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) sought pardon related to Justice Department sex trafficking probe, former Trump aide said https://t.co/NlLAK6W2yP
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 17, 2022
The Biden administration announced on Thursday it will send another $600 million in military aid to Ukraine as the U.S. rushes more weapons to fuel Kyiv's counteroffensive. https://t.co/aDlaro6osH
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 17, 2022
The U.N. General Assembly has voted to allow Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to deliver a pre-recorded address to next week’s gathering of world leaders because of his need to deal with Russia’s invasion. https://t.co/Imw1PfhBfI
— ABC News (@ABC) September 17, 2022
Biden met face-to-face with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan for the first time since they were each detained in Russia. @BrianToddCNN reports White House officials are frustrated by Russia’s response to the Biden admin’s offer for Griner and Whelan’s return. pic.twitter.com/y7Kbabdzlw
— CNN (@CNN) September 17, 2022
Relatives are pressing for charges to be filed against the officers involved in the fatal shooting of a Colorado man who called 911 for help when his SUV got stuck this summer. https://t.co/Hanu9Odpbv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 17, 2022
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) said on Friday that it was, as always, "a great day to not be in Jackson," the capital city that had been facing a water crisis after flooding in the Pearl River damaged its water system. https://t.co/2Vdr8LXnlJ
— Axios (@axios) September 17, 2022
The Michigan man who gunned down his wife, nearly killed their daughter, and was fatally shot by police, had fallen down a “rabbit hole” of conspiracy theories leading up to the shooting, his other daughter says. https://t.co/MYKxx73hY4
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 17, 2022
A powerful storm is bearing down on western Alaska, with historic tidal surges, damaging winds and widespread power outages expected throughout the weekend. https://t.co/5kyyxTYxts
— ABC News (@ABC) September 17, 2022
Forecasters placed Puerto Rico under a hurricane watch and people braced for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages. https://t.co/Zq6rmPtMcG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 17, 2022
Prince William, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II’s other grandchildren held a vigil at her lying in state on Saturday, as the royal family prepares to bid farewell to the late monarch at her state funeral. https://t.co/eoDkXS3DYX pic.twitter.com/TouUA42zOa
— CNN (@CNN) September 17, 2022
