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.
A Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with Trump after talks with JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Denmark announced on Wednesday that it is increasing “military presence in and around Greenland in the coming period, involving aircraft, ships, and soldiers.” President Trump has repeatedly criticized the Danes for not doing enough to protect Greenland.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) January 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Trump thinks he can convince Greenlanders to align with the US. But his bombast and refusal to rule out a military strike to seize land appears to be alienating them — and undermining that goal. “All we want is to be treated with respect."
— Politico (@politico.com) January 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say reut.rs/3NmLu6Q
— Reuters (@reuters.com) January 14, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Multiple American citizens who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the State Department says. They are the first to be freed since the U.S. military's raid to capture President Nicolás Maduro.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The U.S. is withdrawing a small number of personnel as a "precautionary measure" from a major U.S. airbase in Qatar, a U.S. official tells CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) January 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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President Trump said that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions will be ahead in its crackdown on protesters.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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The United States is indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries in another expansion of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. https://cnn.it/4jJ6ssI
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Investigators told the reporter that she is not the focus of the probe. The warrant said law enforcement was investigating a system administrator in Maryland who has been accused of taking home classified intelligence reports. https://wapo.st/4qULbi9
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) January 14, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Breaking News: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she urged service members to resist illegal orders.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) January 13, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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The decision may make it easier for other candidates to challenge voting laws – even if they ultimately win their election. https://cnn.it/4jHj2sy
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The Justice Dept. blasts a federal judge for ordering it to explain why Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan continues to refer to herself as a U.S. attorney despite a court ruling that said she was unlawfully serving in the role.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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White House says Trump had "appropriate" reaction after he appeared to flip off a heckler and mouth "f*** you."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) January 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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