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.
Former President Donald Trump claims in a social media post that he will be arrested next week.
— NPR (@NPR) March 18, 2023
The claim comes as a New York prosecutor considers charging him in connection with hush money. There has been no announcement of plans for an indictment. https://t.co/xfiHHhQJKR
Republican lawmakers blast potential Trump indictment as "politically motivated," "abuse of power" https://t.co/e79A4ZreE3 pic.twitter.com/CPJbDuLFx2
— The Hill (@thehill) March 18, 2023
After intense negotiations and multiple shuttle trips to Kyiv, Moscow and Istanbul by U.N. officials, including the secretary-general, Russia agreed to an extension of the so-called Black Sea Grain Initiative. https://t.co/Jzf1RIeghM
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 18, 2023
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor believes Russian President Vladimir Putin could stand trial for alleged crimes committed during Russia’s war in Ukraine, despite Moscow’s arguments that it is not subject to the court’s decisions https://t.co/p9mJBcdJUE pic.twitter.com/ifeVJ52Y4A
— CNN (@CNN) March 18, 2023
JUST IN: Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank sold stock totaling several million dollars less than two weeks before the company became the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, according to federal disclosures obtained by @ABC News. https://t.co/ydevDtWBR8
— ABC News (@ABC) March 18, 2023
Nearly 1,000 people have been charged to date, and a federal courthouse strains to handle what may be years more of trials https://t.co/6Cg8dMw6P3
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 18, 2023
A retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery was sentenced to two years in prison. https://t.co/sJ66pkyduG
— ABC News (@ABC) March 18, 2023
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Friday night prohibiting abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature. https://t.co/k1BQ3EtJdc
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 18, 2023
Never-before-heard interviews with medics reveal chilling details of the chaotic and bloody aftermath of the Uvalde school massacre https://t.co/Kn4ZufLnIq
— CNN (@CNN) March 18, 2023
Derek Chauvin, convicted of killing George Floyd, pleads guilty to tax evasion https://t.co/4rRNW1OySD
— Axios (@axios) March 18, 2023
Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn't announce anything about the leak until this week. https://t.co/w1Ee4A3jgO
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 18, 2023
Utah lawmakers are making historic investments in water supply and conservation, but the crisis has grown so severe and critical thresholds are so close that some worry gradual actions can’t measure up. https://t.co/ZerWov1oYs
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 18, 2023
