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.
Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran were freed Monday and headed home as part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets unfrozen.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 18, 2023
AP's Eric Tucker breaks down what this means for U.S.-Iranian relations moving forward. pic.twitter.com/Tyfo1xUCtI
House Republicans reached a tentative agreement to temporarily prevent a government shutdown with a short-term deal that includes spending cuts and conservative immigration measures unlikely to pass the Senate. https://t.co/4sMCrOCm4E
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 18, 2023
Following a hearing, a federal judge will now decide on former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark's bid to get his Georgia election interference case removed to federal court. https://t.co/yeW39vz0g9
— ABC News (@ABC) September 18, 2023
Upcoming elections in the small Central European nation of Slovakia could have an outsized impact on the war in Ukraine.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 18, 2023
Anti-democratic messaging from Russia is part of the reason. https://t.co/eNIxSmjxiX
Hunter Biden has sued the Internal Revenue Service, alleging its agents illegally released his tax information and that the agency failed to protect his private records. https://t.co/RVU39kdqby
— CNN (@CNN) September 18, 2023
18 members of a charity organization, including a U.S. woman, were arrested in Afghanistan for "propagating and promoting Christianity," a violation of the Taliban's strict regulations. https://t.co/nYjrqb545L
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 18, 2023
“He’s 100 percent in,” said a Florida Republican operative on the idea that Rep. Matt Gaetz will run for governor.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 18, 2023
Gaetz, however, told @NBCNews that his only political goal at the moment is getting Donald Trump elected president in 2024. https://t.co/GCZtFhEwkp
"Ambushed by a coward."
— ABC News (@ABC) September 18, 2023
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announces arrest of suspect in fatal shooting of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer — and pays tribute to his family in an emotional moment. https://t.co/GZoMyrIMCG pic.twitter.com/47dVer8bvZ
U.S. surpasses 500 mass shootings in 2023 https://t.co/2VIyyrwo7v
— Axios (@axios) September 18, 2023
F-35 fighter jet still missing a day after pilot ejects, military says https://t.co/PS4gNQ5VkB
— POLITICO (@politico) September 18, 2023
Only 34% of registered U.S. voters think President Biden would complete a second term if re-elected, 44% believe he'd leave before it ended and 22% are unsure, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll. https://t.co/z3YjRQi0f6
— Axios (@axios) September 18, 2023
The black bear was likely at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park looking for food, according to Florida wildlife officials. https://t.co/VIANLTeJby
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 18, 2023
