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.
A federal judge temporarily barred removal of some undocumented immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, before the Trump administration invoked it.
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Appeals court rules President Trump can implement anti-DEI executive orders for now.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of “lying” about the situation on the ground
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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On Friday, two boys stepped outside their Gaza City home — just for a moment, to find firewood for their evening meal. But an Israeli drone found them first, firing the missile that killed them.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Breaking: The Senate voted 54-46 to pass a seven-month funding patch — a major victory for Trump that also caused a deep rift in the Democratic Party. ow.ly/VXN750VirXS
— Politico (@politico.com) March 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's kicking out the Ambassador from South Africa — accusing him of hating America and hating Donald Trump.
— NPR (@npr.org) March 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Johns Hopkins University said it would eliminate more than 2,000 jobs after President Trump’s administration rescinded federal funding for thousands of international aid projects, including a program designed to help prevent HIV transmission in India.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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At first it was the threat, and then the reality, of tariffs. Now, Donald Trump's talk of Canada's forced annexation has angered a populace better known for politeness reut.rs/429Ckzm
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aid.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The Trump administration may issue travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters reut.rs/423HOf7
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 15, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed in military operation, Pentagon says.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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UPDATE: The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, authorities said, with 11 people killed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also reported that multiple people were injured.
— NPR (@npr.org) March 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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