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.
Trump cold-called a Norwegian minister to ask about his bid to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The White House confirmed Thursday that Trump and Putin will hold a joint press conference after Friday's meeting in Alaska.
— Axios (@axios.com) August 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio took questions on the upcoming summit in Alaska, saying President Trump wants to look Russian President Putin "in the eye" to figure out peace between Russia and Ukraine.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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With the world’s attention on Gaza, Israeli settlers in the West Bank are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the UN began keeping records. nyti.ms/4lt6F2u
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) August 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Officers in Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department can now assist federal immigration authorities. This is a turning point for the liberal-leaning city government that comes as Trump continues to flex federal control over the city.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Black mayors respond to President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard in their cities, particularly at a time when crime is on the decline, according to police data. NBC News’ Marquise Francis spoke to the mayors of Baltimore and Chicago about the president’s remarks.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Florida plans to open a second immigration detention center that officials are calling "Deportation Depot."
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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US producer inflation heats up as goods, services prices soar reut.rs/4mdyzk5
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Texas House Democratic lawmakers signaled on Thursday they are preparing to end their standoff over redistricting and return to the state, under two conditions
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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The 13 businesses are accused of working with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a group designated by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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US government to shed 300,000 workers this year, Trump's HR chief forecasts reut.rs/4mCodKs
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Mississippi to enforce a state law that requires the nation’s largest social media companies to verify the age of their users and obtain parental consent for minors, an effort the state said is intended to protect children from online predators cnn.it/41zeYCI
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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AG Bondi says a DOJ employee has been fired after he was arrested for allegedly throwing a wrapped Subway sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer in Washington, D.C. Following his arrest, the man allegedly told one of the arresting officers: “I did it. I threw a sandwich.” wapo.st/3Uq59TN
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) August 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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