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.
Trump says he will seek a recusal, venue change in Jan. 6 case https://t.co/e4KTpHHxP0
— POLITICO (@politico) August 6, 2023
"I've been called worse."
— CNN (@CNN) August 6, 2023
Former vice president Mike Pence speaks from the 2024 campaign trail about his decision to allow the counting of the 2020 electoral votes and responds to former President Donald Trump calling him "too honest." @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/p2ZYvGrm4b
Trump attorney John Lauro tells @GStephanopoulos that former Vice Pres. Mike Pence “will be one of our best witnesses at trial.”
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 6, 2023
“The government will never be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Pres. Trump had corrupt or criminal intent.” https://t.co/1SlS2LIyjK pic.twitter.com/1eKrL8ZtjQ
Former Attorney General WIlliam Barr dismissed the argument that the election interference case against former President Donald Trump is not valid because his statements were protected by the First Amendment. https://t.co/ULxaeNGmbN
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 6, 2023
Russia mounts a massive missile and drone attack against Ukraine following its retaliation promise https://t.co/rydfMR6d5p
— POLITICO (@politico) August 6, 2023
Dangerous confrontations between Russia and the United States in the skies over Syria point to an escalating shadow war as Russian President Vladimir Putin suffers more losses in Ukraine. https://t.co/edmCDdY0pv
— The Hill (@thehill) August 6, 2023
The death toll from a train derailment in southern Pakistan has risen to at least 30, with more than 60 others injured, railway officials say. https://t.co/bybr4H28Bi
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 6, 2023
The U.S. was deeply critical of Italy's decision in 2019 to become the only major Western economy to sign up to China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 6, 2023
But now Italy has given its strongest signal yet that it plans to pull out of the project. https://t.co/F07iMoTxBe
Florida could become the first state to offer a conservative-backed "classical" exam in lieu of the SAT and ACT for public college admissions. https://t.co/ZoSuPrTOy2
— Axios (@axios) August 6, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott's supporters are bankrolling an eight-figure advertising blitz in key early voting states in an effort to build on his recent polling momentum in the early voting states. https://t.co/F45bXpjrv1
— ABC News (@ABC) August 5, 2023
Simone Biles soared to victory in the U.S. Classic on Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics. https://t.co/5hhNzbuzad
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 6, 2023
Nicknamed "Hank the Tank," the animal was one of several large bears that gained notoriety in recent years for wreaking havoc on the South Lake Tahoe community. https://t.co/FDLdADk0Tt
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 6, 2023
