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.
Pete Hegseth tells CNN that he’s not dropping out. Trump’s defense secretary pick says he spoke to the president-elect, who urged him to fight on. cnn.it/4eXDktD
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 4, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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Trump taps former aide Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing https://t.co/TNmqIJHi9z
— POLITICO (@politico) December 4, 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who “tear at our unity,” urging America to uphold the nation’s values as he capped more than two decades in public service. https://t.co/sWRQIQzifO
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 4, 2024
JUST IN: Israeli forces have recovered the body of Israeli hostage Itay Svirsky from Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 4, 2024
Svirsky was declared dead in January. His parents were also killed on Oct. 7. https://t.co/TIq8R5m4C5 pic.twitter.com/FkWXzIrCeI
Johnson: No Ukraine aid on year-end spending stopgap https://t.co/e0epPXYHaK
— POLITICO (@politico) December 4, 2024
The suspected gunman was “lying in wait” before shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson multiple times and fled the scene on foot and later by e-bike, police say. Follow live updates.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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The Biden administration has doubled its estimate of how much money it can collect by cracking down on an arcane tax avoidance scheme.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) December 4, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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BREAKING: The French government collapsed as parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet, throwing the nation into the worst political and fiscal turmoil in decades.
— Axios (@axios.com) December 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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President Biden announces $600 million in new financing for the Lobito corridor during his trip to Angola, noting the project would cut the time to get goods to ports from 45 days to roughly 45 hours.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 4, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids. https://t.co/pBtynMKD6V
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 4, 2024
Pennsylvania rescuers are desperately searching for a grandmother they believe fell into a deep sinkhole — holding out hope of finding her despite the difficult rescue conditions. https://t.co/1je9Gqlvjl
— ABC News (@ABC) December 4, 2024
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health officials there.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 4, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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