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.
BREAKING: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been shot at an event at Utah Valley University, a spokesperson says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Breaking News: A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean last week appeared to have turned around before the attack started, U.S. officials said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) September 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO’s treaty on Wednesday after the alliance’s fighter jets shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace. Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. Here's what to know.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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An activist group sending a flotilla of aid boats to try to reach Gaza — the Global Sumud Flotilla — said a second one of its vessels was attacked by a drone while docked in Tunisia one day after it reported a similar strike.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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BREAKING: More than 40% of arrests in Trump's D.C. law enforcement surge are immigration-related, AP analysis finds.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The federal government's 30-day takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., expires Wednesday, although the D.C. National Guard will remain posted throughout the district.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Trump and Modi have deescalated tensions and reopened U.S.-India trade talks.
— Politico (@politico.com) September 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, putting the contentious issue front-and-center in the chamber.
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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NEW: Trump appeals judge's order letting Cook stay on Fed board
— Axios (@axios.com) September 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The Labor Department has announced an inquiry into the Bureau of Labor Statistics over recent changes to its data practices.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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BREAKING: Former FBI officials sue Kash Patel, alleging they were fired in part due to directives from the White House and social bullying from MAGA loyalists
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Dem governors are building a vaccine firewall against RFK Jr. ahead of the 2026 midterms. Vaccine access seems to be a winning issue for Dems as polls show voters trust their party more on health care.
— Politico (@politico.com) September 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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NEW: A rock sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover may contain evidence of ancient microbial life, preserved for billions of years on the Red Planet, the space agency says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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