News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Israel finds large tunnel adjacent to Gaza border, raising new questions about prewar intelligence https://t.co/wXRpg5287E
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 17, 2023
The Biden administration is proposing the Palestinian Authority re-activate members of its security forces in Gaza to prepare a local security and police force for the enclave after the conflict, U.S. officials say. https://t.co/WvdA7YD7NK
— Axios (@axios) December 17, 2023
Netanyahu is ‘an exceptionally difficult partner,’ Chris Coons says https://t.co/hhq6RpkEUC
— POLITICO (@politico) December 17, 2023
U.S. aid to Ukraine has helped the country prepare for winter and prevent blackouts amid Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. @OMarkarova says. But "time is of the essence" for additional U.S. funding to be approved, she adds. pic.twitter.com/XOFC3T1xOB
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) December 17, 2023
McConnell: Border talks not done, quick vote would 'not succeed' https://t.co/N77S22FzAU
— POLITICO (@politico) December 17, 2023
South Korea’s military said that it had detected that North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, adding to a torrent of weapons' tests in recent months that has elevated tensions. https://t.co/8RxLwQwSU6
— ABC News (@ABC) December 17, 2023
Former President Donald Trump said immigrants to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country." The remark quickly drew a rebuke from his chief Democratic rival as President Joe Biden's campaign likened the words to Adolf Hitler. https://t.co/6LCSL0w3Ta
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 17, 2023
.@GovChristie says Nikki Haley is not a "serious contender" against Donald Trump because she hasn't ruled out being his vice president.
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) December 17, 2023
"That's why she's not saying strong things against Donald Trump," Christie adds. pic.twitter.com/GZdmWBZFxe
Jeff Roe, the top strategist for the super PAC behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, announced his resignation Saturday. https://t.co/6nKtLN14Hd
— Axios (@axios) December 17, 2023
Coca-Cola is recalling cans of Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Orange that were distributed in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. https://t.co/KDRxyiV2cM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 17, 2023
Confederate memorial to be removed in coming days from Arlington National Cemetery https://t.co/viGIjBxFuu
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 16, 2023
A large swath of residents along the Eastern Seaboard is under flood and wind alerts as the storm system that inundated the South moves north, bringing the same threats with it. https://t.co/ZS7JGKDUtq
— ABC News (@ABC) December 17, 2023
