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 FBI and Capitol Police identified but didn't share "credible threats" before Jan. 6, a government watchdog says. https://t.co/iYZIEgR0vQ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 28, 2023
In response to direct questions about Sean Hannity, Jeanine Pirro, Lou Dobbs and Maria Bartiromo, Rupert Murdoch acknowledged in a deposition that Fox News hosts promoted the falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. https://t.co/Jym5jGF8H7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 28, 2023
Democratic Reps. Ro Khanna and Chris Deluzio have introduced a bill to tighten safety measures for trains carrying hazardous materials and ensure they're properly classified.
— Axios (@axios) February 28, 2023
It's the first such proposal from Congress since the East Palestine derailment. https://t.co/UfLjNYwAOl
Russia's war in Ukraine extends beyond the battlefield, with the Kremlin using propaganda, fake social media accounts, and manipulated images to push false narratives. A new report shows how Moscow aims to undermine support for Ukraine and deflect blame.https://t.co/v4MOj7jZNH
— NPR (@NPR) February 28, 2023
NEW: Conservative Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of President Biden’s student debt relief plan, pointing to the economic impact of forgiving loans for 40 million borrowers. https://t.co/DkMiAkdshZ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 28, 2023
U.S. officials are expected to brief top congressional leaders about documents with classified markings that were in the possession of former Pres. Trump, Pres. Biden, and former Vice Pres. Pence. https://t.co/6fzdWf36LZ
— ABC News (@ABC) February 28, 2023
Iranian authorities say they are investigating the poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 28, 2023
The incidents may have been attacks designed to prevent girls from seeking an education, officials said in recent days, after previously downplaying the issue. https://t.co/Nf8ZBmMugE
"We're really going to struggle." https://t.co/a0dhNGHpX2
— ABC News (@ABC) February 28, 2023
Students and faculty at the New College of Florida are planning to demonstrate during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis launched a conservative takeover of the small public liberal arts college https://t.co/soTymOeXC7
— CNN (@CNN) February 28, 2023
A leader of a fraud ring that stole $18 million in COVID-19 aid money was extradited Monday from Europe to the United States, where she could face more than a decade in prison, authorities said. https://t.co/VpFIbFvVX0
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 28, 2023
CDC warns of drug-resistant stomach bug amid rise in cases https://t.co/KPjxOEiS7S pic.twitter.com/iOO49aUFlz
— The Hill (@thehill) February 28, 2023
The White House has directed federal agencies that they have 30 days to remove TikTok from all government-issued devices https://t.co/mWmQgYe9GI pic.twitter.com/uIRQhq45by
— CNN (@CNN) February 28, 2023
