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.
BREAKING: Fox News is parting ways with Tucker Carlson, the company says.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2023
“Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday April 21st.” https://t.co/y5BpqJY3zM
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby defended the United States' decision not to evacuate US citizens from Sudan after US forces conducted a military operation extracting government personnel from its embassy in Khartoum. https://t.co/58rta3yK6q
— CNN (@CNN) April 24, 2023
A historic trial over the U.S. Capitol insurrection is drawing to a close. The jury is set to hear closing arguments before they decide the fate of Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to keep then-President Donald Trump in power. https://t.co/XnI5w90Ekh
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 24, 2023
The ETHICS Act would not only ban lawmakers, their spouses and dependent children from trading single stocks, it would also create a searchable, electronic database of their holdings and impose large penalties for any violations. https://t.co/JkbzoDQGyv
— CNN (@CNN) April 24, 2023
Jury selection has begun in the federal death penalty trial of a truck driver accused of shooting to death 11 Jewish worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. https://t.co/BsKBMCr0Z8
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 24, 2023
The U.S. is ready to step up its efforts to deter a North Korean attack on South Korea, according to senior Biden administration officials. https://t.co/cU26IP1veA
— ABC News (@ABC) April 24, 2023
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a pair of court fights involving public officials who block their critics on social media. https://t.co/yCQJ72iHMH
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 24, 2023
As the drop-dead date to raise the nation’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling looms with no deal in sight, traders and executives are starting to get nervous that Biden and Republicans won’t resolve the impasse until it’s too late. https://t.co/ujvS1BYldX
— POLITICO (@politico) April 24, 2023
The device is part of a broader Biden administration effort to ensure migrants comply with their immigration proceedings without relying on detention. https://t.co/yl8SZISiZC
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 24, 2023
A Louisville police officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Breonna Taylor has a new job in law enforcement in a county northeast of the city. https://t.co/wsGeZTRqXQ
— ABC News (@ABC) April 24, 2023
According to a new UN report, India will surpass China as the world’s most populous nation by the middle of this year, if it hasn't already. https://t.co/Oju3r88rua
— Axios (@axios) April 24, 2023
Fort Lee in Virginia will be officially renamed Fort Gregg-Adams, named after two Black officers who made significant contributions to the U.S. Army. https://t.co/Ym76sDKRUL
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2023
