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.
Iran says it will respond "decisively" to any US strikes https://t.co/vWkUYWpo06 pic.twitter.com/JtjpFkpuEn
— The Hill (@thehill) January 31, 2024
Hungary’s veto of Ukraine aid has forced the European Union to consider workarounds in the short term and is bolstering calls to change rules on unanimous voting. https://t.co/p8skifTNnt
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 31, 2024
The Fed holds interest rates steady for the fourth time in a row, keeping them at a 23-year high. But Wall Street expects rate cuts sometime in 2024. https://t.co/ZxacbgJwZp
— CNN (@CNN) January 31, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray said China's "multi-pronged assault on our national and economic security" is the "defining threat of our generation" during a House hearing on Wednesday, because of its active targets on critical U.S. infrastructure. https://t.co/gDTyRLyAYk pic.twitter.com/r1IkmOsEqC
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 31, 2024
Sen. Lindsey Graham excoriated tech CEOs at a hearing over children's safety on social media, calling out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg: "I know you don't mean it to be so, but you have blood on your hands." https://t.co/g5Yh6mf3Ji pic.twitter.com/q9YO41LvEi
— ABC News (@ABC) January 31, 2024
Senate Democrats are likely to bury Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment https://t.co/9M3yOBRAwl pic.twitter.com/QfH91JxqyB
— The Hill (@thehill) January 31, 2024
A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man is accused of decapitating his father and then making threats against federal officials in a video posted online following the gruesome murder. https://t.co/GYQUYDQE9i pic.twitter.com/s6bkCw6Uzf
— ABC News (@ABC) January 31, 2024
BREAKING: Fulton County DA Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade are subpoenaed to testify at a hearing on allegations that Willis financially benefited from hiring Wade, her alleged romantic partner. https://t.co/4PBRK6np9R
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 31, 2024
Federal judge throws out Disney’s lawsuit against DeSantis https://t.co/MCk0P9CoLd
— POLITICO (@politico) January 31, 2024
SCOOP: Congress tries to address surge of swatting incidents https://t.co/ubKwF1iX1F
— Axios (@axios) January 31, 2024
California introduces first-in-nation slavery reparations package https://t.co/MSmaw7c702
— POLITICO (@politico) January 31, 2024
San Francisco warned of high winds that could fell trees, heavy rain and potentially flooded streets as storms hit California, while residents in the mountains could see 20 inches of snow and “impossible” travel conditions, forecasters say. https://t.co/oBopcyMR0V
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 31, 2024
