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.
Trump put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico this week. Yesterday, he gave U.S.-made cars a break. Today, he is giving Mexico a broader exemption.
— NPR (@npr.org) March 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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NEW: President Trump is considering a major change to the U.S.’ participation in NATO, officials say. As part of the potential shift, the U.S. might not defend a NATO member that is attacked if the country doesn’t meet the defense spending threshold.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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#BREAKING: U.S. and Ukrainian officials are talking to set up a meeting next week in Saudi Arabia aimed at structuring the framework for a ceasefire with Russia and a peace agreement, President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters on Thursday.
— The Hill (@thehill.com) March 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The newly installed caretaker at the Social Security Administration acknowledged this week that Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service is calling the shots as the agency races to slash thousands of jobs and shrink its budget. “Things are currently operating in a way I have never seen in government before.”
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have spilled into the alcohol aisle, as Canadian provinces have begun removing American liquor from store shelves in response to the 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods imposed by President Trump.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The US House of Representatives censured Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump's address to Congress, formally condemning the Texas Democrat's actions cnn.it/41HATYV
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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RFK Jr.'s muted response to the first major disease outbreak on his watch is worrying even some allies. “Measles is not a common occurrence, and it should be all hands on deck,” said one former Trump official.
— Politico (@politico.com) March 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Federal watchdog removed by Trump drops his case, citing long odds of winning at Supreme Court: cnn.it/4haKSuc
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of dissolving the Education Department, CBS News confirmed.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Federal student loan borrowers experiencing difficulties with their loans could find they have no recourse as President Trump’s cuts to staff at the Department of Education are carried out, employees said. nbcnews.to/3XuM0SG
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Intuitive Machines said its robotic Athena lander has landed on the moon's surface but details of the spacecraft's status and health remained unclear — a tense moment in the company's second such attempt reut.rs/4bwf8yH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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