
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address a joint meeting of Congress tonight as part of his first trip outside Ukraine since Russia launched its assault on his country in February. https://t.co/Ho1c7BGQKH
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 21, 2022
The U.S. announced billions of dollars in additional weapons for Ukraine as Zelenskyy arrived in Washington today to meet with Biden and other senior U.S. officials at the White House. https://t.co/dyt3pVWFZI
— POLITICO (@politico) December 21, 2022
Former President Donald Trump reported a stunning reversal of fortune during the middle two years of his presidency that led to a considerable tax bill, according to a report from the Joint Committee on Taxation released Tuesday night https://t.co/y9czh6a45f
— CNN (@CNN) December 21, 2022
The House Jan. 6 panel is set to release its full report this afternoon. Here's what it'll include — and what happens next.https://t.co/0Yqvbh1ZpH
— NPR (@NPR) December 21, 2022
Jan. 6 committee member Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, tells @CBSMornings the Justice Department has "moved way too slowly" in holding higher-ups accountable for the Capitol attack, including fmr. Pres. Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/cXcnG4aKAG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 21, 2022
The Biden administration said it will release doses of prescription flu medicine from the Strategic National Stockpile to states as flu-sickened patients continue to flock to hospitals and doctors' offices around the country. https://t.co/TOyG5m69M3
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 21, 2022
Before the violent attack on her husband in late October, the security of Nancy Pelosi’s California home had not been assessed by United States Capitol Police since 2018, Police Chief Thomas Manger told CNN’s Pamela Brown in an exclusive interview https://t.co/j4iLi4Igme
— CNN (@CNN) December 21, 2022
North Korea threatens to take a “resolute and decisive military step” against Japan while it slams Tokyo’s adoption of a national security strategy as an attempt to turn the country into “an offensive military giant.” https://t.co/Syz8xgLVxg
— ABC News (@ABC) December 21, 2022
Sales of existing homes fell 7.7% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors, marking the tenth straight month of declines. https://t.co/2lDYKvEcMk
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2022
The number of migrant crossings into the El Paso area has dropped to 1,500 per day on average, down from 2,500 at one point earlier this month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. https://t.co/eqh9svsOgc
— ABC News (@ABC) December 21, 2022
With an arctic blast forecast to hit Texas tomorrow, the state's power grid could face its biggest test since new winterization standards took effect after the deadly 2021 freeze. https://t.co/0HZqVexymB
— Axios (@axios) December 21, 2022
LATEST: Millions across the U.S. are under winter storm warnings with severe weather expected to cause travel chaos and possible power outages. https://t.co/ccy1w8G8yX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 21, 2022