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.
Judge schedules hearing on former Pres. Trump's motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. https://t.co/PdgFXGu5dt
— ABC News (@ABC) July 29, 2023
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out former President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN, in which the former president alleged that the network’s use of the term “the Big Lie” associates him with Hitler. https://t.co/MX9vNI8tJb
— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2023
More than 100 troops from the Russian mercenary group Wagner are moving toward a thin strip of land between Poland and Lithuania, according to Poland’s prime minister, who warned they could pose as migrants to cross the border https://t.co/S04BnK3cKJ
— CNN (@CNN) July 29, 2023
President Putin billed Russia’s second summit with African leaders and delegates as “a crucial event” to boost ties and partnership for many years to come. https://t.co/p8Epj7qjJR
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 29, 2023
Ukraine has passed legislation moving its official Christmas holiday to December 25, further distancing itself from the traditions of the Putin-aligned Russian Orthodox Church, which celebrates the holiday on January 7 https://t.co/SipqmKAmZM
— CNN (@CNN) July 29, 2023
Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday. https://t.co/cxOvsd8UXe
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 29, 2023
The U.S. announces $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China. https://t.co/GDhInMKUe3
— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 29, 2023
With an ever-increasing demand for internet access, EchoStar launched a powerful new communications satellite late Friday atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that will deliver broadband service across nearly 80% of North and South America. https://t.co/gh6zhPpx1J
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 29, 2023
Alito: Congress can’t regulate Supreme Court ethics https://t.co/SI4Oer0Hwh
— POLITICO (@politico) July 28, 2023
Former congressman Will Hurd of Texas, who announced his candidacy last month, said last night in Des Moines at one of the biggest "cattle call" events so far: "Donald Trump is running to stay out of prison."https://t.co/DdhVlDxLLx
— Axios (@axios) July 29, 2023
Biden publicly recognizes grandchild, Hunter’s 4-year-old daughter, for first time https://t.co/bPn6yQgOrS
— POLITICO (@politico) July 28, 2023
More than 110 million Americans across 29 states are under heat alerts from southern California to Massachusetts. https://t.co/LdSsYrGaXh
— ABC News (@ABC) July 29, 2023
