News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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BREAKING: Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations https://t.co/ObaNeK2RVN
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 27, 2024
Donald Trump says he's "reached an agreement" on September 10 debate rules with Kamala Harris. Microphones will be muted and no audience will be present, a source says. https://t.co/L5JQBxRlt7
— CNN (@CNN) August 27, 2024
Breaking News: Israeli forces rescued a man taken hostage in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7 during an operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said on Tuesday. Follow live. https://t.co/dovSSD6NWp
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 27, 2024
For the second day in a row, Russia launched swarms of drones and waves of missiles across Ukraine — many targeting the energy grid.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 27, 2024
At least seven people have been killed by the two-day assault, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. https://t.co/yYb4Gp2gXG pic.twitter.com/wfjLXkHpsm
The chief of Ukraine’s army said Tuesday that the country’s troops control nearly 1,300 square kilometers (500 square miles) of Russia’s Kursk region. https://t.co/VlAPJcwEHk
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 27, 2024
The arrest of Telegram’s CEO has upended Kremlin military comms, which used the platform for vital army coordination in Ukraine.
— POLITICO (@politico) August 26, 2024
“They practically detained the head of communication of the Russian army,” said a Russian military blogger channel.https://t.co/nMJy7pmpMP
More than 200 Bush, McCain and Romney alums back Harris https://t.co/672jrHKv4s
— Axios (@axios) August 27, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have been added to Trump’s transition team. Both endorsed the GOP nominee in recent days.https://t.co/kblaURyoBm
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 27, 2024
The Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Party of Georgia and several individuals have sued the Georgia State Election Board over new election rules that critics say conflict with state law mandating certification of election results. https://t.co/5OKlQBzv9t
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 27, 2024
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he is investigating alleged election fraud and efforts to register non-citizens to vote.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) August 27, 2024
The largest Latin-American civil rights organization wants a federal investigation, claiming Paxton's office authorized illegal searches at its volunteers' homes. pic.twitter.com/YREHRuoD1B
American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved. https://t.co/eZUE3aw3QU
— ABC News (@ABC) August 27, 2024
Travis King, an Army private, who crossed into North Korea without permission last year will plead guilty to desertion and several other charges, according to his attorney. https://t.co/q8uXurmOpe
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 27, 2024
The judge overseeing the case of the former FBI informant charged with lying about Pres. Biden and his son Hunter's overseas business ties has rejected an effort to challenge the legitimacy of special counsel David Weiss' appointment, according to records. https://t.co/gcw1bt7qJs
— ABC News (@ABC) August 27, 2024
Trump says he would create a Space National Guard and build an "Iron Dome" missile shield around the US https://t.co/ReWFfQhNX7
— The Hill (@thehill) August 27, 2024
