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.
President Biden says NATO allies are launching a joint declaration of support for Ukraine "to make it clear that our support will last long into the future" https://t.co/J1NgdjXw4L pic.twitter.com/1hVU7vSThO
— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2023
Chinese hackers targeted U.S. government emails through Microsoft breach, White House says https://t.co/F68pZq7jZj
— POLITICO (@politico) July 12, 2023
Consumer prices rose 3% last month compared to a year ago, marking a significant slowdown. https://t.co/Cv8NvaHMwk
— ABC News (@ABC) July 12, 2023
Farmers Insurance will stop offering its policies in Florida, which includes home, auto and umbrella, in a change that will affect 100,000 people. https://t.co/zFrl150Tn0
— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2023
FBI Director Wray faces onslaught of critical questions from Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee amid GOP claims that federal law enforcement agencies have been "weaponized" against conservatives. https://t.co/Z1dJ80APfP
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 12, 2023
The number of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization in June plummeted to the lowest level since the start of the Biden administration following the enactment of stricter asylum rules. https://t.co/YkaAlfu2g9
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 12, 2023
Florida Gov. DeSantis says he would not be former President Trump’s running mate if given the opportunity to join him on the ticket. https://t.co/1Hm8aJrAwa
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 12, 2023
DEVELOPING: Two firefighters have been shot inside a Birmingham, Alabama, fire station in what police say may be a targeted attack. https://t.co/hK9vNuy8LT
— ABC News (@ABC) July 12, 2023
US Justice Department abandons plans to defend Donald Trump in a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, saying it no longer believes he was acting within the scope of his presidential duties in 2019 when he allegedly defamed the writer. https://t.co/oGcNYAwWky
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 11, 2023
Greene signaled little appetite for rejoining the House Freedom Caucus, saying she prefers being a "free agent." https://t.co/euvxlE48kW
— Axios (@axios) July 12, 2023
BREAKING: Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been released from prison after serving 53 years for two murders. https://t.co/mYhp4l9Mew
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 11, 2023
Phoenix, Arizona has seen 12 straight days of temperatures of at least 110°F — and the heat isn’t going anywhere just yet.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) July 12, 2023
Nearly 90 million Americans, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, are under heat advisories. https://t.co/bNjqQSE5Tn pic.twitter.com/EtLObac6Mp
