News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Blinken in Israel: At least 25 Americans killed in "heinous" Hamas attacks https://t.co/mbnHro44nM pic.twitter.com/zhtozAUg9h
— The Hill (@thehill) October 12, 2023
Sec. of State Antony Blinken tells Israel: “You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to. We will always be there by your side.” https://t.co/O8JdWs8wau pic.twitter.com/22O1YU0Mfi
— ABC News (@ABC) October 12, 2023
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to visit Israel on Friday, in a show of support and an effort to determine what additional military aid is needed in the war with Hamas. He's the second high-level U.S. official to visit Tel Aviv in two days. https://t.co/PIUrX9KWuw
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 12, 2023
NEW: After bipartisan pressure, the Biden administration and Qatari government agree to block Iran from accessing any of the $6 billion it gained access to as part of a prisoner swap deal, an official told House Democrats, according to three sources. https://t.co/CaKQpsCJGj
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 12, 2023
Due to limited commercial air travel, the U.S. government will arrange charter flights for American citizens who want to leave Israel, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says. https://t.co/J3NrHywhZH pic.twitter.com/7GmGAAYe5Q
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 12, 2023
Why the White House decided not to put ‘boots on the ground’ to rescue American hostages https://t.co/mTbAkQnbk2
— POLITICO (@politico) October 12, 2023
LIVE UPDATES: Steve Scalise works to gather support after winning nomination for speaker. He needs at least 217 of the 221 House Republicans to vote for him. https://t.co/zaLHpjrtID
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 12, 2023
Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt https://t.co/Doo2pTRG0G
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 12, 2023
Lawyers for former President Trump reiterated a request Wednesday to delay his classified documents criminal trial until after the 2024 election. https://t.co/obe0f6uZJF
— Axios (@axios) October 12, 2023
U.S. inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent https://t.co/zSrTcTSe2R
— POLITICO (@politico) October 12, 2023
Breaking News: Social Security benefits will rise by 3.2% in 2024 to keep pace with inflation. The amount is far less than last year, but still a healthy bump.https://t.co/N6aZcSQp1g
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 12, 2023
Forecasters say El Niño, a climate pattern known for warmer ocean temperatures and increased rain and snow, is likely here to stay until early 2024. https://t.co/55NocrEeHR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 12, 2023
