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.
Conor McGregor, the mixed martial arts fighter recently found civilly liable for rape back in his native Ireland, is a St. Patrick’s Day guest of honor at the White House.
— POLITICO Europe (@politico.eu) March 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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New Canadian PM Carney met with French President Macron on Monday during his first official overseas trip, seeking support from one of Ottawa’s oldest allies as President Trump attacks Canada’s sovereignty and economy.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as the U.S. pursues a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
— NPR (@npr.org) March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, according to multiple sources.
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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President Trump justified his use of a wartime law to deport people. The CEO of Democracy Forward argues that the president is using it to claim powers not granted to him under the Constitution.
— NPR (@npr.org) March 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday and sent back to Lebanon despite having a valid visa.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The quarterly report is the first sweeping attempt by global economists to document and forecast the damage from Trump’s policies to the economies of America and its trading partners.
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order
— Axios (@axios.com) March 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The cryptocurrency industry has begun testing its new political power by pushing for accountability from the SEC — and in some cases payback — as the regulatory landscape shifts in its favor.
— Politico (@politico.com) March 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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The Energy Department, along with EPA and NOAA, hired back many probationary employees who had been laid off in a round of cuts last month.
— Axios (@axios.com) March 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The search for a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic intensified on Monday after a man questioned by authorities visited the beach where she was last seen and spoke with officials.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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