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’s political action committee, Save America, has spent more than $40 million on legal fees since the start of this year, a source familiar with the matter told CNN https://t.co/BdexBNFddN
— CNN (@CNN) July 30, 2023
A video obtained by @Reuters shows a large explosion in Moscow apparently caused by one of three downed drones which Russia's defense ministry said were Ukrainian https://t.co/FIVVjJN2Ok pic.twitter.com/avhwpEXs7A
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 30, 2023
Russia has entered a dangerous new phase of its war against Ukraine since it exited the Black Sea grain deal, weaponizing global food exports, stepping up attacks on Ukrainian ports and cities and increasing the risk of spillover into NATO countries. https://t.co/dSawJD0Lax
— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2023
At least 55 people are dead and 135 more are injured in a suspected suicide bombing at a political rally in northwest Pakistan. https://t.co/OcgaoEgB2G
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 30, 2023
China accuses U.S. of turning Taiwan into "powder keg" after White House announces new military aid package. https://t.co/lqpla8YI30
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 30, 2023
A New Hampshire nonprofit worker and her daughter have been reported kidnapped in Haiti. The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave the country as security concerns grow. https://t.co/BwEJi2aIZj
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 30, 2023
“I don’t think there’s any chance” that Pres. Biden would pardon his own son, Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman tells @JonKarl.
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) July 30, 2023
“Pres. Biden has restored the integrity of the Department of Justice and I think you see that in this case.” https://t.co/rzyzLX2U7K pic.twitter.com/F8wHGm9Za8
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said in an interview with @FaceTheNation that if the new accusations made against former President Donald Trump are true, "it's incredibly dangerous to our national security." https://t.co/HcmyfKIheS
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 30, 2023
“Should I get up there with 10 or 12 hostile people and a hostile network and be abused with terrible questions?” Trump asked the crowd, which responded with a parade of “no’s,” followed by widespread cheers after he asked if he should skip it.https://t.co/o1Thnvwl39
— The Hill (@thehill) July 30, 2023
The Biden administration is launching a beta website for its new income-driven student loan repayment plan today, officials told CNN, allowing borrowers to begin submitting applications for the program https://t.co/jTwyg5UTh5
— CNN (@CNN) July 30, 2023
Senate leaders came to the defense of high-school pages after reports that Rep. Derrick Van Orden berated a group of the teens in the Capitol in a profanity-laced rant. https://t.co/KGi1LKx0gm
— ABC News (@ABC) July 30, 2023
Once in a blue moon: The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. https://t.co/1infFQYpIZ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 30, 2023
