News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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JUST IN: Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores have pleaded not guilty to all charges during their first court appearance in their federal narco-terrorism case.
— NPR (@npr.org) January 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of a foreign state. But the U.S. doesn't recognize him as Venezuela's legitimate leader. https://to.pbs.org/3NeuoIa
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) January 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Lawmakers must confront enormous questions of authority and oversight over the US military after President Donald Trump seized and deposed Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro without telling them. https://cnn.it/4q8wKah
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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BREAKING: Pentagon moves to downgrade Sen. Mark Kelly's military retirement rank and pay
— MS NOW (@ms.now) January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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The Trump administration is deploying around 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis as part of an immigration crackdown and on the heels of a welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota, according to two law enforcement officials. https://cnn.it/3NvrajB
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Gov. Walz announces the end to his re-election bid.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Schumer calls out DOJ for not providing unredacted Epstein contacts
— Politico (@politico.com) January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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BREAKING: CDC announces an unprecedented overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule, a significant shift that recommends fewer shots for all kids.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Germany’s foreign intelligence agency was listening in on some of President Barack Obama’s calls on Air Force One, according to a new book about the relationship between Germany and the United States.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Vance confirms break-in at his Ohio home
— Politico (@politico.com) January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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The adult children of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman have urged President Trump to remove a post that amplifies false claims about her killing.
— Axios (@axios.com) January 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president. n.pr/3LbycJN
— NPR (@npr.org) January 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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Swiss police said Monday they've identified all the people who were injured in the fire that tore through a New Year's celebration in a crowded bar. They put the total at 116, more than two-thirds still in hospitals. https://to.pbs.org/49KwF5N
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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