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.
Vandals are suspected of causing a major power outage across a North Carolina county that plunged about 45,000 customers into darkness amid freezing temperatures, according to authorities. https://t.co/UmgXXIfY2L
— ABC News (@ABC) December 4, 2022
The head of U.S. intelligence says fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine is running at a “reduced tempo” and suggests Ukrainian forces could have brighter prospects in coming months. https://t.co/CXHVxgMgrj
— ABC News (@ABC) December 4, 2022
Russian forces in Ukraine are burning through ammunition faster than the country’s defense industry can replace it, the U.S. intelligence chief says. https://t.co/Nb5WUyRW1d
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is "actively" working to free Brittney Griner from Russia. https://t.co/yWYxuD3PCc
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 4, 2022
Congressional midterms barely over, the Supreme Court is hearing a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the presidency. https://t.co/2bD50gY7AR
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 4, 2022
President Trump on his own social media platform called for the “termination” of the constitution while repeating his false 2020 election claims. When asked if this should disqualify Trump for reelection, Rep. Mike Turner says it's “not consistent with the oath we all take.” pic.twitter.com/hGpAjzLrrZ
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) December 4, 2022
Iran's attorney general says country's hijab law is under review, as state media dismisses claims that the feared morality police has been abolished https://t.co/ZYJu96G3v1
— CNN (@CNN) December 4, 2022
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops, as Republican governors and lawmakers press to rescind it. https://t.co/k6JM5WNxgg
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 4, 2022
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Biden administration supports the zero-COVID protesters in Chinahttps://t.co/IFNB3RPG4u
— CNN (@CNN) December 4, 2022
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu says that he hopes Trump condemns antisemitism after having dinner with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Ye last month. https://t.co/m1D2lNC4Hy
— Axios (@axios) December 4, 2022
The hosts of a "Drag Queen Story Hour" event for children in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday pulled the plug because of what they described as the intimidating presence of right-wing demonstrators. https://t.co/SWl1IujB9i
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2022
McCarthy says GOP hold outs on Speakership vote would be "squandering this majority" https://t.co/CPYmvy90CV pic.twitter.com/mDIKmXXgPt
— The Hill (@thehill) December 4, 2022
