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.
New York Attorney General Letitia James makes a statement as former Pres. Trump's civil fraud trial is set to begin: "My message is simple: No matter how powerful you are, no matter how much money you think you may have, no one is above the law." https://t.co/JOAeQzvGY0 pic.twitter.com/tHt2IkQ4uX
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2023
Former President Trump spoke to reporters ahead of opening statements in his New York civil fraud trial, telling them, “This never happened before — a president of the United States leaves office and gets indicted.” https://t.co/S0eSBS5CvD pic.twitter.com/ZHPRb9vwIj
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2023
All 27 European Union foreign ministers descended on Kyiv on Monday in a historic show of support following the passage of the U.S. funding bill that contained no new aid for Ukraine and left future support for the war with Russia in the balance. https://t.co/aIXzfEIGQR
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 2023
U.S. to send more aid to Ukraine ‘soon’ amid funding concerns, WH says https://t.co/rXpwpP6FuV
— POLITICO (@politico) October 2, 2023
Satellite imagery and aviation data suggest that Russia may be preparing to test an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile — or may have recently tested one — with a theoretical range of thousands of miles, according to a New York Times analysis.https://t.co/rrosrtV3Wb
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 2, 2023
BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of $1 million. https://t.co/a1PCfyLllD
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2023
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz did not move forward on Monday with his effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, saying the California Republican owes him answers and depending on his response there “may be other votes coming – today or this week.” https://t.co/gG9wTCPYMa
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2023
A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit. https://t.co/s8fz9gobTX
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 2, 2023
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as Feinstein replacement https://t.co/4Y092zAsmf
— POLITICO (@politico) October 2, 2023
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from conservative attorney John Eastman that involved his efforts to shield his emails from investigators with the House select committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/XXes7tWP9n
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2023
Border Patrol apprehended more than 200,000 migrants crossing the US-Mexico border unlawfully in September — marking the highest total this year and underscoring the ongoing challenges for the Biden administration amid mass migration in the region.https://t.co/tl7elSiCRt
— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2023
In the bear kingdom, "fat is fit," and the more gargantuan, the better. https://t.co/CxedI9l7E0
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2023
