News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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President Joe Biden called on Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad — and draws an implicit contrast with Donald Trump — in a speech honoring the heroism of Army Rangers in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. pic.twitter.com/rTtrJ5BlAW
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 7, 2024
An American veteran and Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II, each praising the other as a hero.
— ABC News (@ABC) June 7, 2024
Read more: https://t.co/xVebpuEyui pic.twitter.com/Hc6ubAquIE
A temporary U.S. pier has been reattached to a beach in Gaza, almost two weeks after high seas damaged it and forced suspension of aid deliveries.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 7, 2024
The pier should be delivering aid “in the coming days.” https://t.co/q01Wcw5Fos
Scoop: Israel refused to allow the Palestinian Authority any role in operating the Rafah crossing during a meeting last Sunday about reopening the strategic site.
— Axios (@axios) June 7, 2024
https://t.co/9n79PAtqtc
HAPPENING NOW: Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in AZ fake electors case. @vaughnhillyard has the latest. pic.twitter.com/Tcww7S8Luk
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) June 7, 2024
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has formally reported his vacation paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow, five years after it happened https://t.co/r2szEGnKaz
— CNN (@CNN) June 7, 2024
The House Rules Committee will consider a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress next week, potentially clearing the way for a full House vote on the lingering legislation. https://t.co/QMuNmPscuW
— The Hill (@thehill) June 7, 2024
The U.S. labor market continues to simmer, with the economy adding significantly more jobs than expected in May. https://t.co/RH0hRfcu6S
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 7, 2024
Biden campaign drops an attack ad on Trump from Normandy https://t.co/OZe3JCcjzY
— POLITICO (@politico) June 7, 2024
The new KP.3 variant has climbed to 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the CDC says, making it now the dominant strain of the virus nationwide. https://t.co/G64oQPqq1o
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 7, 2024
Prosecutors rest their case in Hunter Biden’s trial on gun charges https://t.co/cqgkGQvCJ5
— POLITICO (@politico) June 7, 2024
Police in Vermont have apologized after high school students were left terrified Wednesday by a "mock shooting" that they did not know was staged. https://t.co/AVIJ3txHgX
— ABC News (@ABC) June 7, 2024
