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.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands warmly at the start of their Alaska summit on Friday before heading into hours of discussions that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington. bit.ly/41DPowf
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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U.S. allies are hopeful they have steered President Trump away from a potential Putin diplomatic trap, but are nonetheless anxious, European diplomats and former U.S. officials tell NBC News.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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JUST IN: Attorney General Pam Bondi orders DC to end sanctuary city policies and appoints emergency police commissioner. cnn.it/4ot0IoS
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Breaking News: The D.C. attorney general filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to take over Washington's Police Department.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) August 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Katherine Clark, No. 2 House Democrat, says something must be done to stop the "genocide" in Gaza.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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A man was hit and killed on a Southern California freeway while he was running from an immigration raid at a Home Depot, authorities say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The Trump administration sent reduction-in-force notices to more than 1,400 staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in April. By @laurelwams.bsky.social
— NPR (@npr.org) August 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for a second special session to create a new congressional map.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Companies favorably ranked by the White House included DoorDash and Uber, according to Axios, which first reported the existence of the list
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Breaking News: A draft of a White House report about children’s health suggests Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not push to restrict pesticides.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) August 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Erin strengthens into a hurricane, becoming the Atlantic's first of the season.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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