
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.
In a scathing new statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul the immigration system would be dead on arrival if it makes it to the House. https://t.co/VpC9tGZP9l pic.twitter.com/tBjJbPDejg
— ABC News (@ABC) February 5, 2024
After months of talks, Senate negotiators on Sunday released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. https://t.co/qkN8tCn0WX
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 5, 2024
Trump throws cold water on border bill — again https://t.co/LBfMqf9v2a
— POLITICO (@politico) February 5, 2024
Israeli strikes raise Gaza death toll as Blinken heads to Mideast https://t.co/dLYwAruMF7
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 5, 2024
An Iran-backed militia group in Iraq claimed responsibility Monday for a drone strike against a base in eastern Syria used by U.S. troops that killed six American-allied Kurdish fighters. https://t.co/zfD34YOSfR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 5, 2024
Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO https://t.co/U05AJ6jbLu
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 5, 2024
Chutkan contemplates Trump trial extending deep into 2024, as case remains in limbo https://t.co/nsAAxyye2f
— POLITICO (@politico) February 5, 2024
King Charles diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace says https://t.co/Fypyion1sw
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) February 5, 2024
President Biden to denounce the charge to impeach Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as an "unprecedented and unconstitutional" political attack, according to remarks shared first with @NBCNews. https://t.co/AEnS8PWppH
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 5, 2024
President Biden rallied voters in Las Vegas, outlining his predecessor and political rival’s history on veterans, gun violence, and health care.
— The Hill (@thehill) February 5, 2024
“Now, imagine the nightmare if Donald Trump is reelected,” Biden said to the crowd. https://t.co/lfxlwceBBP
Retired FDNY Firefighter Bob Beckwith, remembered for his bravery on 9/11 and standing with former President George W. Bush as he surveyed the damage shortly after the attacks, has died at the age of 91. https://t.co/ewoYnisQlW pic.twitter.com/NEco6t3tiz
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 5, 2024
A record-breaking storm stalled over the Los Angeles area on Monday, leaving half a million homes and businesses without power as California residents encountered blocked roads, rising floodwater and a relentless downpour. https://t.co/VnGoYVcx6B pic.twitter.com/46yb6xqAR7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 5, 2024