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 Trump said he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, calling her "wacky" and a "traitor" to the GOP, making a dramatic break with a longtime loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership in recent weeks.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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After President Trump's urging, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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A Russian man wanted for extradition by the United States over cyber-crime allegations has been arrested on the Thai holiday island of Phuket, local police said Friday.
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Trump says his MRI was part of a 'very standard' physical reut.rs/49m1Cyy
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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BREAKING: President Trump suspends tariffs on a range of foods including beef, bananas and coffee, amid complaints of high grocery prices.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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President Donald Trump has said he believes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s days are numbered, and that land strikes inside Venezuela are possible.
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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BREAKING: Federal agents have started making immigration arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Border Patrol deployments begin in the city.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction
— Politico (@politico.com) November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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The Trump administration demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding after accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus. n.pr/4hYa0pY
— NPR (@npr.org) November 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Vatican returns to Canada artefacts connected to Indigenous people reut.rs/4oDTeyZ
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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The officer is in critical condition, the city of Maryville said on social media. No other details were immediately available. "We ask everyone to keep the officer, family and the medical staff in your prayers," said Police Chief Tony Crisp.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Forget retaliation: To cut tariffs President Trump imposed on their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry tycoons bearing gifts — a special Rolex desktop clock, a 1-kilogram personalized gold bar, and loads of flattery.
— Axios (@axios.com) November 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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