
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.
BREAKING: The House Jan. 6 panel's final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol. https://t.co/e75qowMRQO
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 23, 2022
Jan. 6 panel makes 11 recommendations — including banning Trump from running for office https://t.co/rMouZxBvfx
— Axios (@axios) December 23, 2022
The House voted to pass a massive $1.7 trillion government spending bill ahead of a shutdown deadline. The legislation, approved earlier by the Senate, now heads to President Biden's desk. https://t.co/rN4dsDupNF
— CNN (@CNN) December 23, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. McConnell calls out a "diminished" former President Trump and vows not to bow to his candidates in 2024. https://t.co/5AAT5HtFca
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 23, 2022
Trump: Ye dinner happened because I’m "overly generous" https://t.co/GUMI4mpB6k pic.twitter.com/4iGBtjkjoa
— The Hill (@thehill) December 23, 2022
For tax year 2021, the Bidens owed an additional $13. It could have been waived, the White House said, "but they chose to pay." https://t.co/f5T7m0oU5X
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 23, 2022
John Durham, the special counsel investigating potential misconduct in the Trump-Russia probe, has spent nearly $6.5 million on his inquiry, according to financial documents released by the Justice Department. https://t.co/NYApQ4NcuP
— CNN (@CNN) December 23, 2022
The U.S. has officially recorded more than 100 million COVID-19 cases.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 23, 2022
This makes America the first nation to report total cases in the nine-figure range, data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows. https://t.co/cL4u85VMDd pic.twitter.com/KTsrfhciTx
Biden today signed an $847 billion defense policy bill, killing his own administration’s mandate that troops receive the Covid vaccine. https://t.co/Sn57wRSrTs
— POLITICO (@politico) December 23, 2022
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee will allow men to participate in artistic swimming competitions. https://t.co/kaL2vC0G0Y
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 23, 2022
LATEST: Almost 274,000 customers across the U.S. left without power overnight, according to data. https://t.co/w5HYNQw2xu
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 23, 2022
Forecasted wind chill on Christmas morning:
— ABC News (@ABC) December 23, 2022
New York City: -4°
Atlanta: 5°
Jacksonville: 17°
Tampa: 19°
Full details: https://t.co/qZY2lr1Z5U