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.
Maryland Democratic senator goes to El Salvador in push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
— NPR (@npr.org) April 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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In a blistering ruling, a federal judge blocks a new executive order from President Trump punishing a prominent law firm that successfully sued Fox News for promoting false claims of election fraud. “The framers of our Constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power,” the judge says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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New: Stocks slide as Powell stresses the Fed must ensure tariffs don't trigger a persistent rise in inflation. Follow our coverage
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) April 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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U.S. stocks are tumbling Wednesday after Nvidia warned new U.S. restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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BREAKING: California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is suing to halt Trump’s tariffs, citing harm to consumers and businesses
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) April 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Global economic growth could slow to 2.3% as trade tensions and uncertainty drive a recessionary trend, the UN Trade and Development agency said reut.rs/4imGWHf
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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State Department eliminates key office tasked with countering foreign disinformation campaigns.
— Politico (@politico.com) April 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Trump ratchets up feud with Maine, suing over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
— Politico (@politico.com) April 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania's executive mansion dialed 911 after the attack and suggested he was upset by Gov. Josh Shapiro's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to newly released search warrants.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Hong Kong announced Wednesday that its postal service would no longer send packages to the United States, in response to the White House’s plan to charge tariffs on small, low-value parcels from the city.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The Associated Press said its reporters were prevented from attending an Oval Office event with President Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, even though a federal judge had ordered the White House to restore the news outlet's access as of Monday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) April 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The CDC is considering recommending annual Covid-19 shots to those who are older or who have compromised immune function, rather than the current blanket recommendation for everyone 6 months of age and older.
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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