
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.
Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has recorded an interview with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin and Carlson. https://t.co/rp4F5531LI
— ABC News (@ABC) February 7, 2024
Senate Republicans blocked a package that paired bipartisan plans to beef up border security with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.https://t.co/WqDGK8JCVZ
— POLITICO (@politico) February 7, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects an offer from Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza, insisting that Israel's goal of "complete victory" is within reach https://t.co/SBQVZvWq1S
— CNN (@CNN) February 7, 2024
BREAKING: A U.S. drone strike targeted heads of Iran-backed militia in Baghdad, officials say. The group says a commander was killed. https://t.co/n5qM1nYey0
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 7, 2024
Chinese hackers have at times secretly hidden in U.S. infrastructure for up to five years, ready to conduct a potentially destructive cyberattack if the two countries were to go to war, six U.S. agencies said in a public cybersecurity warning. https://t.co/LAPXITnelo
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 7, 2024
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addresses House Republicans' failed vote to impeach him:
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 7, 2024
"The allegations are baseless, I made that very clear. And I'm focused on the work of the Department of Homeland Security," he tells CBS News' @krisvancleave. pic.twitter.com/9qZBrad435
FBI arrests Tennessee man on weapons charge, alleging he wanted to kill migrants at border https://t.co/8rfUNEwwnf
— The Hill (@thehill) February 7, 2024
The U.S. deficit will soar over the next 10 years with higher interest payments set to account for a historic share of government spending. https://t.co/ZXROoKuxdL
— Axios (@axios) February 7, 2024
Florida Supreme Court justices skeptical of challenge to ballot initiative protecting abortion https://t.co/5zyUvUjoTA
— POLITICO (@politico) February 7, 2024
BREAKING: A missing military helicopter has been found in Southern California, but a search and rescue operation continues for the five missing Marines on board, the U.S. Marine Corps said.https://t.co/dFeLUhw0u6 pic.twitter.com/16HnZUx7Ad
— ABC News (@ABC) February 7, 2024
After Nikki Haley finished behind "None of these candidates" in the Nevada GOP primary, her campaign took aim at Donald Trump, who wasn't on Tuesday's ballot. The vote was non-binding and had no delegates at stake – unlike Thursday's Nevada caucus. https://t.co/pKxq2BAqFr pic.twitter.com/YPFs9h3CD1
— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 7, 2024
Former President Trump's lawyers say they plan to file multiple motions to get the criminal charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case dismissed. https://t.co/bcJt7YzZkO
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 7, 2024