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.
The NTSB says it is opening a special investigation into Norfolk Southern's safety practices and culture in the wake of a hazardous train derailment in East Palestine and other recent incidents involving the train company. https://t.co/iQSsmuBrfL
— ABC News (@ABC) March 8, 2023
President Biden to call for at least $2 trillion in deficit reduction when he unveils his budget https://t.co/RKjsXnR32K
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 8, 2023
The U.S. and Israel discussed the enhancement of their security partnership this week and pledged to strengthen coordination on measures to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, per the White House. https://t.co/M87TdovJfw
— Axios (@axios) March 8, 2023
Newly unsealed messages show that Fox News executives considered denouncing false claims about the 2020 election — but top talent at the channel never took that stand. https://t.co/2Ht0X8adHM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 8, 2023
A DOJ investigation found Louisville's city government and police department conducted practices that violated the Constitution.
— POLITICO (@politico) March 8, 2023
The investigation was launched after Louisville officers shot and killed Breonna Taylor in 2020. https://t.co/fWcPdL9EK0
BREAKING: Justice Department will review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation tactics in the wake of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. https://t.co/WrtSRzaokG
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 8, 2023
Conservative and libertarian forces have defanged much of the nation’s public health system through legislation and litigation as the world staggers into the fourth year of covid. https://t.co/ottyBzbrbu
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 8, 2023
Key congressional Democrats have asked the former federal judge who reviewed the Supreme Court's investigation into the leak of a draft abortion opinion to provide them with more information about his involvement following a CNN exclusive report https://t.co/rSgDFJxCMN
— CNN (@CNN) March 8, 2023
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says the visit would focus on the conditions of those jailed over Jan. 6, including what she claimed to be “reports of abuse." https://t.co/XHwSyY8gsa
— ABC News (@ABC) March 8, 2023
The U.K. government has proposed new legislation aimed at stopping migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the country without prior permission. The bill has been called "morally bankrupt" by opposition lawmakers. https://t.co/8WvfDoMJyR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 8, 2023
Matt Schlapp sexual assault accuser comes forward: "I’m not backing away" https://t.co/XLh2OGg4wQ pic.twitter.com/VVMkuMp2jf
— The Hill (@thehill) March 8, 2023
Daylight saving time returns to the U.S. on Sunday and is scheduled to end in early November as usual unless Congress decides it's time for a change. https://t.co/Ai8RrQ3cvj
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 8, 2023
