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 said that he received an MRI scan during a recent trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – marking the first time he has provided a reason for his second medical exam this year and raising new questions about the president's health.
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Trump won't rule out a third term: "I would love to do it"
— Axios (@axios.com) October 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Ukraine deploys reinforcements as fighting spreads in Pokrovsk city reut.rs/47JtIlS
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 100% tariffs on China are "effectively off the table" after a "very good two-day meeting" between the U.S. and China.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Speaker Mike Johnson is siding with the Trump administration’s decision to not tap emergency funds for food aid for 42 million Americans — who are slated to lose SNAP benefits on Saturday if the government shutdown continues.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Monday marks a full year of continuous measles transmission in Canada, a milestone that’s poised to set the country back decades on a global health commitment. https://cnn.it/48PE3Oo
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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President Trump says that he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis “very quickly,” as peace talks between the warring neighbors entered a second day.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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A U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago today, prompting a Venezuelan official to accuse the neighboring Caribbean government of conducting "a military provocation" with the CIA.
— Axios (@axios.com) October 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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BREAKING: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw congressional districts, expanding Trump’s push to add GOP seats.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Graham Platner’s new campaign manager is leaving his campaign operation after joining just days ago. The departure is the latest in a string of shakeups for the embattled Maine Senate candidate.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that boosts his ability to carry out his controversial economic agenda. n.pr/4oy5bpw
— NPR (@npr.org) October 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Melissa is edging toward Jamaica and is set to make landfall as a historic Category 5 storm, with winds of more than 160 mph.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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