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.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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One of the first ships carrying cargo subject to Trump’s steep tariffs must contend with at least $417 million in new duties. See what’s inside ⤵️
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) May 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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In a show of unity in Kyiv, leaders from four major European countries threaten to ratchet up pressure if Russian President Putin does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Blasts were heard in Srinagar and Jammu and projectiles and flashes were seen in the night sky over Jammu hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire reut.rs/4khH7oX
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff who orchestrated President Trump’s crackdown on immigration, told reporters on Friday that the administration was considering suspending the rights of immigrants to challenge their detention in court before being deported.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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BREAKING: A California judge has ordered the Trump administration to pause much of its massive downsizing of the federal workforce.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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US House tax committee unveils partial tax plan to achieve Trump agenda reut.rs/3GNGt45
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15% of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.
— NPR (@npr.org) May 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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After months of contending with the Trump administration’s multipronged effort to downsize the federal workforce, government employees are now facing the possibility of another major change that could push even more of them out the door.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run in next year's Georgia Senate race, a closely watched contest as Republicans hope to eject Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. cbsn.ws/4duNjrz
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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A Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 on a failed mission to Venus is believed to have crashed back onto Earth early on Saturday morning.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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A mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Tennessee was felt across the southeastern US, including in North Carolina and the Atlanta metropolitan area
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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