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: President Joe Biden announces reelection bid, entering the race with a significant legislative record but low approval ratings https://t.co/ifkCcfgJ7P
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) April 25, 2023
A defense attorney argued at the close of a landmark trial over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that the Justice Department is making Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio a scapegoat for Donald Trump after the former president’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/h0X7iUIiCs
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 25, 2023
"High risk of biological hazard" at seized lab in Sudan, WHO warns https://t.co/RB241vVEIm
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 25, 2023
The White House called the bill a "reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the United States simply paying the bills it has already incurred." https://t.co/649bO0nje0
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 25, 2023
LATEST: A nine-member jury is seated in Manhattan federal court for former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll's defamation and battery case against former Pres. Trump. https://t.co/wL1R7Amqpm
— ABC News (@ABC) April 25, 2023
In 2017, newly-confirmed Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch quietly sold property to a CEO whose law firm has since argued at least 22 cases before the Supreme Court.https://t.co/6opmOiz1oZ
— POLITICO (@politico) April 25, 2023
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo altered an analysis released by the Florida Department of Health last year to suggest mRNA Covid-19 vaccines pose a significant health risk to men ages 18 to 39, Politico reports. https://t.co/CxZAWRyKDn
— CNN (@CNN) April 25, 2023
COVID response marked by national incompetence, report shows https://t.co/tdg45QFn0Y
— Axios (@axios) April 25, 2023
"This is our Selma moment."
— ABC News (@ABC) April 25, 2023
Rep. Justin Jones calls for action on gun violence following his meeting with Pres. Biden at the Oval Office. https://t.co/xDj0go9CZa pic.twitter.com/kwWAVtwJul
The Biden administration this week restarted deportations to Cuba after a two-year pause, warning Cuban migrants that they could be returned to the communist-ruled island if they attempt to enter the U.S. without legal permission. https://t.co/zfFMMMU1Jq
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 25, 2023
JUST IN: Jordan subpoenas FBI human resources official https://t.co/VLM2V9yiyV pic.twitter.com/72cAwl8C4i
— The Hill (@thehill) April 25, 2023
Just hours after Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News was announced, Russian state media appeared to offer him work. https://t.co/8vUUDJkhsu
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 25, 2023
