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.
Black leaders reflect on Juneteenth nearly 160 years after Galveston enslaved were freed https://t.co/SfLBrIXvn5
— The Hill (@thehill) June 19, 2024
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have signed pledges that each will defend the other if attacked — but U.S. officials believe Russia, above all, wants a steady supply of North Korean weapons to use in Ukraine. https://t.co/WF6b0bQ8jJ pic.twitter.com/4rzOFNRsKr
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) June 19, 2024
A court in Russia has sentenced an American soldier arrested earlier this year to three years and nine months in prison on charges of stealing and threats of murder. https://t.co/50MGCImeSt
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 19, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons Israel needs for the war in Gaza and to counter Iran. pic.twitter.com/3kLn6smRja
— The Hill (@thehill) June 19, 2024
At least one dead due to New Mexico wildfires, thousands evacuated https://t.co/JkBwwLvK8Y pic.twitter.com/td4W054spN
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 19, 2024
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. https://t.co/1gPGS4YsAa
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 19, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: A witness told the House Ethics Committee that Rep. Matt Gaetz paid her for sex, according to multiple sources.
— ABC News (@ABC) June 19, 2024
Gaetz has long denied paying for sex and has previously denied all accusations.
Read more: https://t.co/RPYYT52otk pic.twitter.com/lkktha8Opt
Former President Trump denied that he was planning to stay outside Milwaukee, but a Chicago city council member said the city had been planning safety measures around Trump staying there as recently as Monday. https://t.co/PmlpTuLDlQ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 19, 2024
The U.S. government has released a report that for the first time acknowledges the harms that dams in the Pacific Northwest have “inflicted and continue to inflict” on Native American tribes, it said. https://t.co/nW58BStlZA
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 19, 2024
WATER-GATE: Vermont Rep. Mary Morrissey apologized on the House floor after being caught on video pouring water into a colleague’s tote bag on at least two separate occasions. pic.twitter.com/3c1H6x0XwE
— ABC News (@ABC) June 19, 2024
Team USA will be in the fashion capital of the world, donning classic and preppy, American-made uniforms. https://t.co/dv00JSEHKv
— Axios (@axios) June 19, 2024
Tropical Storm Alberto becomes first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season. Its effects are already being felt along parts of Texas and Mexico. https://t.co/mJ0M7LO5Fa pic.twitter.com/agPsqp0F0L
— CNN (@CNN) June 19, 2024
