News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The National Weather Service sent timely alerts ahead of the deadly Texas floods, but that's only one piece of an effective response, meteorologists say. Now more than 80 people are dead, with dozens more missing. Experts are still looking for answers: ow.ly/MELV50WlRmn
— Politico (@politico.com) July 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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In June, President Trump said he wanted to “wean off of” FEMA and “bring it down to the state level.” As Texas grapples with deadly flooding, the White House says it will provide the assistance the state needs.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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NEW: Israeli officials think Trump could give them green light to attack Iran again
— Axios (@axios.com) July 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Israeli PM Netanyahu has touched down in Washington ahead of a White House meeting with President Trump about a ceasefire deal that could pause fighting in Gaza.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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President Trump has sent letters to leaders of Japan and South Korea, announcing both countries will face a 25% tariff starting August 1. cnn.it/4lh0kIh
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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BREAKING: A 27-year-old man has been killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities say.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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JUST IN: Judge rules Abrego wrongful deportation challenge must proceed reut.rs/44Bmu0G
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) July 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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The Trump administration said Monday it will soon revoke the legal immigration status of more than 70,000 immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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After months of touting the impending release of new, blockbuster information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a "client list" or was murdered. cnn.it/4lFTpIk
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The medical associations claim RFK Jr. directive to change COVID vaccine recommendations violates federal administrative law.
— Axios (@axios.com) July 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby, Montana, closed in May after a court judgment. The clinic's federal funding is also threatened. Patients with scarred lungs worry about what's next.
— NPR (@npr.org) July 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Officials in North Carolina say heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal forced dozens of people to flee their homes.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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