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.
Federal judge temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department payment systems
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) February 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Breaking news: The Trump administration cut billions in biomedical funding. Researchers say it imperils work on cancer and other illnesses.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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President Donald Trump said on Feb. 6 that he will create a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in government reut.rs/416VaqG
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) February 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Trump administration dismisses national archivist: cnn.it/3WREX64
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Three Israeli hostages are being taken to hospital after they were freed by Hamas earlier today and taken to Israel. nbcnews.to/414Iv7v
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Staff at the CDC are bracing for a significant reduction in the work force that appears to be targeting staff with the fewest worker protections.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Vought was an architect of Project 2025. He takes over at the consumer finance watchdog as Elon Musk's representatives gained access to the bureau's systems and accounts, including sensitive data.
— NPR (@npr.org) February 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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An Ohio city that was racked with chaos and threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a neo-Nazi group that it alleges was at the heart of the onslaught.
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The president announced Friday that he would remove multiple board members, including the Chairman, who do not share his vision for a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture."
— NPR (@npr.org) February 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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President Donald Trump on Friday night announced he was revoking the security clearance for Joe Biden, eliminating the ability of the former president to continue receiving classified briefings.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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