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.
Breaking news: President Trump announces 10% tariffs on all imports and higher taxes on goods from about 60 countries, in sharp escalation of trade war.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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BREAKING: Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize “large areas that will be added to the security zones of the State of Israel,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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NEW: Susan Crawford, a Democratically backed judge, beat back a well-funded GOP candidate to secure a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, according to AP.
— Axios (@axios.com) April 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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McConnell breaks with party to reject Trump’s Canada tariffs. The former Senate Republican leader will likely deliver the deciding vote on a resolution to block a national emergency used to justify the new tariffs on Canadian imports.
— Politico (@politico.com) April 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Sen. Cory Booker took to the Senate floor and delivered a marathon speech excoriating the Trump administration, yielding after 25 hours and 5 minutes: “This seemed like the right thing to do.”
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration’s layoffs.
— NPR (@npr.org) April 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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NEW: Two women that the Trump administration tried to send to an El Salvador prison tell NBC News that they were “lied to” and that authorities told them they were going to Venezuela.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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President Trump will be briefed Wednesday on the contours of a proposal to keep TikTok operational ahead of a pending U.S. deadline to sell or shut it down
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) April 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin…
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Disgruntled Americans are using their wallets, votes and voices to send Elon Musk a message in a string of business and political losses for the world’s richest man.
— Axios (@axios.com) April 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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A judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against Eric Adams, ending the first criminal case against a New York City mayor in modern history and underscoring how President Trump’s Justice Department is using prosecutorial power to advance his agenda. nyti.ms/4iUUM4W
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) April 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Six people were killed at a Nashville school in 2023. New findings reveal the attacker didn’t hold a grudge against victims but sought notoriety.
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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As severe thunderstorms threaten to hit parts of the Midwest and South, forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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