
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.
Two top Trump White House lawyers testified before a federal grand jury investigating the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the matter tell @ABC News. https://t.co/VDHXHT8QxK
— ABC News (@ABC) December 2, 2022
President Biden signed legislation to avert the threat of an economically crippling freight rail strike.
— POLITICO (@politico) December 2, 2022
"I know this was a tough vote for members of both parties," he said. "It was tough for me, but it was the right thing to do at the moment." pic.twitter.com/jKQpiXndNl
The European Union has agreed to limit the price of Russian oil in an effort to hinder Putin's war on Ukraine. https://t.co/eTfVBAdaXq
— CNN (@CNN) December 2, 2022
Ukrainian embassies and consulates in six European countries have received packages containing animals' eyes in recent days. https://t.co/AZnAEVa4PM
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 2, 2022
Biden says American political leaders "should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides."
— Axios (@axios) December 2, 2022
His comments come a day after Ye praised Hitler in an interview with Alex Jones.
https://t.co/U98JnYxP4a
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas court on Friday, according to court documents. https://t.co/j0kLEhsNEx
— CNN (@CNN) December 2, 2022
Pentagon unveils new nuclear stealth bomber after years of secrecy https://t.co/6wCaYSnIML pic.twitter.com/nQJ6s6kGwJ
— The Hill (@thehill) December 2, 2022
Florida Gov. DeSantis denies a report that the state was considering reversing its decision to dissolve Disney's special governing district near Orlando.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 2, 2022
"Disney’s debts will not fall on the taxpayers of Florida," a spokesperson for the governor says. https://t.co/FtCzVh1ylD
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who fled prosecution after revealing highly classified surveillance programs, has received a Russian passport and taken the citizenship oath, Russian news agencies quoted his lawyer as saying Friday. https://t.co/GDfc1JHkQJ
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice is calling for an independent investigation into the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, and has asked a bankruptcy judge for the green light. https://t.co/mvti8ec6sB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 2, 2022
This is William and Kate's first visit to the U.S. since 2014.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 2, 2022
It is also their first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and their first overseas trip since taking on the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales. https://t.co/m7F4yRqvy4
Mauna Loa's lava flows are moving towards a main highway that connects the east and west sides of the Big Island, officials say. https://t.co/TaykhVDJHR
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 2, 2022