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.
House convenes to take up Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after Senate passage
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Defense Sec. Hegseth has ordered a pause in sending a shipment of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine amid concern about the U.S. military’s stockpiles, according to defense officials, congressional officials and two sources with knowledge of the decision.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog reut.rs/44n74hP
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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First Amendment advocates are slamming Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump, saying the decision emboldens the president's attacks against an already-battered news industry.
— Politico (@politico.com) July 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. and Vietnam had agreed on a trade deal. Trump said Vietnam will pay a 20% tariff on goods sent to the U.S., while U.S. exports won't face any tariffs. Read more: cnb.cx/4nCzw6T
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) July 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Trump is asking the Supreme Court to back his drive to reshape the federal government by firing the leaders of executive branch agencies.
— Politico (@politico.com) July 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Private sector hiring unexpectedly contracted in June, payrolls processing firm ADP said Wednesday, in a possible sign that the economy may not be as sturdy that investors believe as they bid the S&P 500 back up to record territory to end the month.
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) July 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Until recently, a surge in immigration drove solid economic growth and a robust labor market. Now, policy is pushing it the other way.
— Axios (@axios.com) July 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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A judge has blocked President Donald Trump's rule barring migrants at the US-Mexico border from claiming asylum. cnn.it/44oTAk9
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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JUST IN: Tesla reports another drop in quarterly sales amid fallout from Elon Musk's political activities and increased competition. cnn.it/44bLYTn
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution — but acquitted on the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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