News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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President Donald Trump used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and self-interest rather than values, holding out U.S. ties to wealthy Gulf countries as a model for America’s longtime foes.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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President Donald Trump says the clock is ticking for countries to make a deal or face higher tariffs: cnn.it/43u1Xvz
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Businesses have begun ramping up shipments to the U.S. from China after President Trump paused some of his tariffs on imports from that country, creating a surge in demand that could lead to supply chain bottlenecks in the coming months.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry officials and a senior Ukrainian official.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Trump says “a lot of people are starving” in Gaza, as death toll from Israel’s assault reportedly hits 53,000
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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BREAKING: House GOP opposition torpedoes Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
— Axios (@axios.com) May 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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House Republican leaders delayed a vote to push their megabill through the Budget Committee amid ongoing GOP opposition. They're entertaining substantial changes to woo conservative holdouts as they aim for passage next week.
— Politico (@politico.com) May 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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US single-family housing starts, building permits fell in April reut.rs/4dk538N
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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ICE officials are issuing contracts so quickly to carry out President Trump’s crackdown on immigrants that the speed appears to be causing some of those contracts to be revoked, experts and contractors tell NBC News.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Trump supporters on X are claiming a cryptic “8647” post from ex-FBI Director James Comey is a veiled threat towards the president. @zackstanton.bsky.social tells #playbookpod: The allegation is "far-fetched,” but MAGA fans are using it to “exact revenge” on an old foe: pod.link/1169056746?c…
— Politico (@politico.com) May 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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BREAKING: The man who stabbed Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye, is sentenced to 25 years in prison.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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A dangerous day of severe thunderstorms – including the potential for long-lasting, powerful tornadoes and hurricane-strength wind gusts – is ahead for the eastern half of the United States today
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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