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.
George Santos is out.
— POLITICO (@politico) December 1, 2023
The scandal-plagued Republican has finally been expelled. It's the first time since the Civil War the House ousted someone without a criminal conviction. pic.twitter.com/lUfOmT5h9X
New York Times report says Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance https://t.co/iYp3VXG1gq
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 1, 2023
As it resumed airstrikes in Gaza, the Israeli military said it was providing residents with a map to enable civilians to "evacuate from specific places for their safety." https://t.co/ZIge7Kpmwg
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2023
Dozens of people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Friday as Israel resumed its bombardment of the war-torn territory, after a cease-fire with Hamas ended.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 1, 2023
Read more: https://t.co/8DpB47D6Ty
Despite U.S. requests, Israel reduced the number of aid trucks allowed into Gaza after the ceasefire collapsed. https://t.co/J4ceaxK4Hu
— Axios (@axios) December 1, 2023
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments slow progress in war with Russia, but vows Ukraine "not backing down." https://t.co/ttLihIbvsY
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2023
NEW: A federal appeals court rejects former President Trump's bid to dismiss civil claims seeking to hold him to account for the Jan. 6 riot, denying his claims of presidential immunity, at least for now. https://t.co/0To51eIJmA
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2023
Despite reported spikes of pneumonia cases among kids in two states, the CDC says U.S. transmission rates are still considered "typical" for this time of year. https://t.co/bpeT8LGs62
— Axios (@axios) December 1, 2023
Judge denies Texas request to bar Customs and Border Protection from cutting razor wire at border. https://t.co/uCXG8ePBiX
— ABC News (@ABC) December 1, 2023
At least one person was killed when a house near Minneapolis burned down following a mysterious explosion that rocked a suburban neighborhood, authorities say. https://t.co/rzRyP5LIfq
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2023
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off in a prime-time showdown on Fox News Channel Thursday, in what host Sean Hannity billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate.” pic.twitter.com/lEhWBDcoLG
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 1, 2023
Tributes pour in for Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman Supreme Court justice https://t.co/4m6XQX7hLN
— POLITICO (@politico) December 1, 2023
