News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Former Pres. Trump has been charged with four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. https://t.co/9GRNesG2hr pic.twitter.com/1iC58fk5nw
— ABC News (@ABC) August 1, 2023
A Moscow building was struck on Tuesday by a second drone attack in as many days as Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian attack on two Black Sea vessels.
— CNN (@CNN) August 1, 2023
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The US is still waiting for European officials to submit a final plan for training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, which the US will have to authorize before the program can actually begin, officials familiar with the matter told CNN. https://t.co/K0ZwWWW2bR
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 1, 2023
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office says it is ready to proceed with a trial stemming from its $250 million lawsuit claiming former President Donald Trump, two of his children and his company engaged in widespread fraud. https://t.co/HGNaKAgzlr
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 1, 2023
Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies in felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’ https://t.co/HBwIRdqyaa
— POLITICO (@politico) August 1, 2023
President Biden and former President Trump are deadlocked in a hypothetical 2024 match-up, according to a new poll. https://t.co/RIqOeyM1I9
— The Hill (@thehill) August 1, 2023
Chris Christie attacks Trump for using donations from 'everyday Americans' on legal fees, fashion designer https://t.co/SROxQgluLH
— CNBC (@CNBC) August 1, 2023
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned about the possibility that China-backed hackers have snuck malware onto networks underpinning military and critical infrastructure operations. https://t.co/B5Dy6WBz1D
— Axios (@axios) August 1, 2023
A former business partner of Hunter Biden told lawmakers that Hunter put his father on speakerphone during meetings about 20 times, but not to talk business. https://t.co/hPWe0WjDu8
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 1, 2023
House Republicans have launched an inquiry into the DOJ's plea deal with Hunter Biden, which was put on hold after falling apart in court last week. https://t.co/LSQorNYYJm
— ABC News (@ABC) August 1, 2023
BREAKING: New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died after experiencing an undisclosed medical issue. She was 71. https://t.co/K6GQLGH7Pe
— ABC News (@ABC) August 1, 2023
A zoo in China insisted this is a sun bear on its hind legs and not a human in a suit – even though many cast doubt. https://t.co/Iepk8YzGho pic.twitter.com/y4LtXLKFxh
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 1, 2023
