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 said the United States had taken out a “big facility” last week as part of a pressure campaign against Venezuela but did not provide further details on the reported US action. https://cnn.it/3L3qXUb
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Russia’s foreign minister alleged that a Ukrainian drone attack targeted one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences on Monday, in a claim that was immediately rejected by Kyiv. https://cnn.it/4pm644B
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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President Trump calls for Hamas disarmament as he meets with Israel's Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza ceasefire.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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JUST IN: Israel's president denies telling Trump a Netanyahu pardon is "on its way"
— Axios (@axios.com) December 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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The man suspected of placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in 2021 felt “extreme acts of violence” were justified because “they were in charge,” federal prosecutors say.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Trump admin doles out billions for rural health
— Politico (@politico.com) December 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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The Chinese military says that it was dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan, a move it called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in South Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday. The other pilot involved in the crash died at the scene.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Iran's Central Bank head has resigned as the biggest protests since 2022 hit several cities over the currency plunge.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The 2025 news cycle, in 1 chart www.axios.com/2025/12/29/g…
— Axios (@axios.com) December 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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A potent winter storm threatened blizzard-like conditions, treacherous travel and power outages in parts of the Upper Midwest as other areas of the country braced Monday for plunging temperatures, strong winds and a mix of snow, ice, and rain.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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