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 made numerous false and misleading claims in a speech he delivered following his arraignment in Miami federal court.
— CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2023
Here is a fact check of some of the things he said. https://t.co/zMX1U0cZvk
Former Vice Pres. Mike Pence says he "cannot defend what is alleged" in the most recent indictment against former Pres. Donald Trump. https://t.co/unDvZr0AJg
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2023
Hutchinson: I won’t vote for Trump if he is convicted https://t.co/0rjS3aDRFG
— POLITICO (@politico) June 14, 2023
Russian missiles struck buildings in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, killing at least three people, Ukraine's military and local officials said https://t.co/I6jnuxBZsd pic.twitter.com/JNxABiAuIX
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 14, 2023
Blinken will visit Beijing this week after postponing his trip in February amid a diplomatic dispute over the Chinese spy balloon in U.S. skies.
— Axios (@axios) June 14, 2023
All signs point to a difficult visit. Here's what to know.https://t.co/kSQDybmcma
JUST IN: Federal Reserve says it will not raise key interest rate this month as inflation continues to slow down. https://t.co/7oLjMuVAp3
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 14, 2023
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Philadelphia will receive "every resource" needed to recover from the bridge collapse expected to force I-95 to close for several months. https://t.co/AIrdcIjLtP
— Axios (@axios) June 14, 2023
A "unity" team running for the White House next year may sound farfetched — one Republican and one Democrat sharing a presidential ticket — but some Democrats say they are worried that such a possibility could spoil Joe Biden's reelection hopes. https://t.co/MvqRdmutkE
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2023
At least 59 people died after a vessel carrying migrants from Libya to Italy sank, Greek authorities said Wednesday — with fears that more people are missing at sea. https://t.co/tqjebY3Q3v
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 14, 2023
The White House condemned attendees at Saturday’s Pride event on the South Lawn who engaged in what President Biden’s press secretary described as “unacceptable” behavior https://t.co/Dp6mbhjkxb
— CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2023
Breaking News: Southern Baptists finalized the expulsion of two churches with female pastors, after a dramatic clash at their annual convention over moves by an ultraconservative wing to reverse what it sees as a liberal drift. https://t.co/WDkCyQCC7E
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 14, 2023
More than 70 million people across the South and parts of the Northeast face the threat of severe weather, including the potential for damaging winds, very large hail and isolated tornadoes. https://t.co/88PQoJAjNZ
— CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2023
