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 says he ordered “numerous” strikes on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria he accused of killing Christians.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Ukrainian President Zelensky says he plans to meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with Russia. https://cnn.it/3MUrM23
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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An attacker from the Israeli-occupied West Bank killed two people in a car ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel on Friday, the Israeli authorities said. A preliminary investigation indicated that the attack was terrorism, the Israeli police said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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The committee charged by Congress with overseeing federal construction is preparing to host a presentation on the White House ballroom building next month, the first public hearing for the controversial project.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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US District Judge Vernon Broderick temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed, after the US permanent resident sued officials over an entry ban for his role in what Washington argues is online censorship reut.rs/4sd90Dd
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) December 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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The government, under U.S. pressure for a military increase, pledged to achieve the 2% target by March, two years earlier than planned.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Southern California will receive more rain on Friday after several days of downpours, adding to the risk of flooding before the weather improves, forecasters said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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President Trump injected some politics into this year’s Christmas Eve phone calls with children from across the country, touching on topics like energy production and the 2020 election as part of the U.S. military’s annual NORAD Tracks Santa event.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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