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.
NEW: Trump said the U.S. will temporarily "run" Venezuela until a leadership transition takes place after the U.S. military captured Maduro.
— Politico (@politico.com) January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro looks to be heading to trial in an American court after his capture in a US military operation that leaves open the future direction and leadership of his oil-rich nation.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) January 3, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela reut.rs/3NrI56B
— Reuters (@reuters.com) January 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Videos from Venezuela shows smoke and explosions in Caracas. The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50am local time. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3YU5vUN
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 3, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Brazil says US crossed 'unacceptable line' over military strikes on Venezuela reut.rs/4quUXXY
— Reuters (@reuters.com) January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville's proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over police reforms after the department withdrew its support of the plan earlier this year. https://cnn.it/493WRsR
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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BREAKING: A Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing the arrest of an immigrant in a courthouse resigns as the GOP threatens impeachment.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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Swiss authorities believe sparkling flares atop champagne bottles ignited the fire that killed dozens at a ski resort New Year’s party this week.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) January 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Meet subclade K flu, a new variant that has led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan and Canada, and is driving up cases in the United States.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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First, a takeover of leadership, then a renaming. Now, the Trump-Kennedy Center is facing canceled performances and a drop in overall ticket sales. https://to.pbs.org/4ppKbkJ
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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