
News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Israeli military rescues two hostages in special operation in Gaza, officials say https://t.co/dHOavn0YgO
— Axios (@axios) February 12, 2024
President Biden will meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House as the administration continues talks on a possible hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. https://t.co/daVjMv9TVf
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2024
NATO leader says Trump put US troops, allies at risk with remarks https://t.co/A95V3UPVcy pic.twitter.com/jrwbcgfdw4
— The Hill (@thehill) February 12, 2024
Every Sunday in Kyiv, two-year-old Tymofii carries a picture of his father at rallies organized by activists and family members to remind citizens of the thousands of Ukrainian soldiers being held as prisoners of war by Russia https://t.co/DMfPXJ6Un0 pic.twitter.com/XYNxteZ2NI
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 12, 2024
Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin is in critical care at Walter Reed Medical Center, following symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue.”
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 12, 2024
The Pentagon said it’s unclear how long he will be hospitalized, and his duties have been transferred to his deputy. https://t.co/aPPTxvbOFf pic.twitter.com/2ER2Ruuiew
Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in his classified documents case https://t.co/2nDkc5FG6R
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 12, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed his Senate colleagues Monday to finally "finish the job" and get the $95 billion foreign aid bill across the finish line. https://t.co/gotLETNZfg
— ABC News (@ABC) February 12, 2024
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) said it’s possible the $95 billion emergency foreign aid bill could get Donald Trump impeached.https://t.co/vFf1AeShV2
— POLITICO (@politico) February 12, 2024
A boy was critically injured on Sunday afternoon after a woman opened fire at Lakewood Church, a Christian megachurch in Houston led by Joel Osteen, the televangelist and pastor, the authorities said. https://t.co/gT1uHp49g3
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 12, 2024
BREAKING: The shooter at Joel Osteen’s megachurch was carrying an assault style-type rifle with “Palestine” written on it, officials say.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 12, 2024
Officials are investigating possible motives but say they cannot yet conclusively determine what led to the shooting. https://t.co/2T8lLGJuHp
JUST IN: The judge overseeing former Pres. Trump's Georgia election interference case says that a hearing on misconduct allegations leveled against Fulton County DA Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade "must" occur. https://t.co/UDxe9Qs9l3
— ABC News (@ABC) February 12, 2024
President Biden's reelection campaign launched its account on TikTok Sunday night during the Super Bowl, despite his administration's concerns about the app's security. https://t.co/BomHKaLWjT
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 12, 2024