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.
Exclusive: US Chief Justice John Roberts said the impeachment of federal judges is “not an appropriate response” to disagreement with their rulings
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) March 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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President Trump attacked a federal judge in a social media post for ordering a pause in deportations being carried out under an obscure wartime law. The judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide more information by noon as he investigates. Follow updates.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) March 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Human rights organizations say the message presented by videos posted by Bukele, is clear: This is what awaits those deported from the United States to El Salvador. The footage itself, they argue, shows clear signs of human rights violations.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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President Trump spoke today with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed his proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, the White House said.
— Axios (@axios.com) March 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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US President Donald Trump named Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who challenged the 2020 election results and pushed baseless conspiracy claims, to be on the board of visitors for the US Military Academy at West Point reut.rs/4hg4QDV
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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BREAKING: Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 235 Palestinians, according to local hospitals. Follow AP's live coverage.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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The Trump administration is moving to reinstate about 24,000 probationary workers it fired as part of its efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce, according to court documents.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A page on the Defense Department’s website celebrated Pfc. Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the six Marines photographed hoisting a U.S. flag at Iwo Jima in 1945. The page, along with many others about minority service members, has now been erased.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Bill Gates is personally lobbying Trump administration officials to keep funding health programs worldwide, warning that his foundation cannot step in to fill gaps, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters reut.rs/4hLzQM9
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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A French politician has called on the US to give the Statue of Liberty back after suggesting that some Americans “have chosen to switch to the side of the tyrants.”
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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The Department for Veterans Affairs announced that it will phase out all medical treatment for gender-affirming care for veterans, citing President Trump's executive order that the federal government only recognizes two sexes.
— Axios (@axios.com) March 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Another potent storm is putting millions in the United States in harm’s way again, just days after a deadly, cross-country storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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