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.
"The Trump behavior as a defendant is the most absurd defendant behavior I've ever seen."
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 13, 2024
WATCH: @Lawrence O'Donnell describes Trump's reaction and demeanor inside the courtroom during Michael Cohen's testimony. pic.twitter.com/33eVWbK5bL
Former President Trump's onetime fixer, Michael Cohen, testified Monday that it was Melania Trump's idea to characterize Trump's comments on the infamous Access Hollywood tape as mere "locker room" talk.https://t.co/EyMXIei6BX
— Axios (@axios) May 13, 2024
Michael Cohen testified that he made a secret recording to prove to National Enquirer publisher David Pecker that Trump would repay him the $150,000 for Karen McDougal's catch-and-kill arrangement.
— ABC News (@ABC) May 13, 2024
Follow along for live updates from Trump's trial: https://t.co/x76JofMBI2
The U.N. says nearly 360,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah, as Israel’s military pushes across the south of Gaza.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 13, 2024
Meanwhile, pressure is growing on Netanyahu’s government to come up with a plan to help solve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by the conflict. pic.twitter.com/RKFvVAYA7s
The man leading Russia’s war in Ukraine was removed from his post as defense minister on Sunday.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 13, 2024
The move was the most dramatic shake-up in Russia’s military leadership since the war in Ukraine started in 2022. https://t.co/tuhyEZOBgl
Thousands protest in Georgia over the weekend against 'Russia-style' law on foreign influence https://t.co/dfGEE4FnSs
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 13, 2024
Biden celebrates ‘Infrastructure Week’ — and hopes voters are listening https://t.co/NZgGaMbnLn
— POLITICO (@politico) May 13, 2024
Pres. Biden is expected to quadruple tariffs on electric vehicles from China from roughly 25% to 100% and raise other tariffs on key industries — including semiconductors, solar, and batteries — in an announcement Tuesday, according to a source. https://t.co/7soDDaJCzu
— ABC News (@ABC) May 13, 2024
Jury selection is beginning for Sen. Bob Menendez’s federal corruption trial, in which he and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars and other gifts in exchange for favors for foreign governments.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) May 13, 2024
Menendez denies any wrongdoing. pic.twitter.com/IKkdjy5Ubd
A Chinese citizen journalist who was jailed over her reporting on the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic is due to be released after four years in prison, supporters say. https://t.co/pZ5gHKsGSh
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 13, 2024
SCOOP: Arizona Republican Kari Lake is making her first major advertising move in her 2024 Senate campaign, Axios has learned.
— Axios (@axios) May 13, 2024
Lake's campaign plans to reserve $10 million in ads for the fall, a source familiar with the plans told Axios. https://t.co/dgp0sSyj60
Donald Trump, Jr. said Peter Navarro is in “good spirits” after visiting him at a Miami federal prison. https://t.co/qhJrHWrp3v
— The Hill (@thehill) May 13, 2024
