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 U.S. State Department sanctioned an Israeli extremist group that it said has been mounting attacks aimed at thwarting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. https://t.co/m8AKYcMhEf
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts. https://t.co/m1GBZRI2eX pic.twitter.com/fknY6XUn96
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2024
Ukraine rejects Putin’s ceasefire proposal of ceding land on eve of peace summit. https://t.co/mAgJrxwp1f
— The Hill (@thehill) June 14, 2024
The Justice Department says it won't prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland after the House's contempt referral https://t.co/86G9MCapBZ
— CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2024
The Supreme Court threw out a ban on bump stocks, gun attachments that allow semiautomatic weapons to fire at nearly the rate of a machine gun.
— Axios (@axios) June 14, 2024
This means that bump stocks will now be able to return to the market in states without their own bans.https://t.co/DppRjRhCFz
‘We’ll hunt you’: Texas man arrested for allegedly threatening FBI agent on Hunter Biden case https://t.co/Da0tjmEhDL
— POLITICO (@politico) June 14, 2024
House Republicans passed a key military policy bill with new restrictions on abortion and diversity, equity and inclusion policies that are dead on arrival in the Senate. https://t.co/pPymXfX1KB
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 14, 2024
Former Pres. Trump's comments reportedly calling Milwaukee a "horrible city" continue to spark debate as Republicans dispute the characterization of his comments and Democrats amplify his words. https://t.co/x4H3Ml32nZ
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2024
Sandy Hook families are urging a judge to install a trustee who can “safeguard assets and prevent further value destruction” as conspiracy theorist Alex Jones seeks to liquidate his wealth to to pay off a hefty debt he owes them in defamation verdicts. https://t.co/z9ePzbHof1
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 14, 2024
U.S. Catholic bishops apologized for the Catholic Church's role in perpetuating sexual abuse and fostering trauma on Indigenous children at church-run boarding schools.https://t.co/pdJBprNfcw
— Axios (@axios) June 14, 2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she is making "good progress" in recovery from cancer and will make her first public appearance in months tomorrow https://t.co/SVl9TbzT2n pic.twitter.com/XEtgVuKpY0
— CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2024
South Florida compared to scenes from a "zombie movie" as widespread flooding triggers rare warning. https://t.co/FDgLZv36Sj
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2024
