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.
BREAKING: The U.S. can't take Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into immigration custody because it doesn't have a viable plan to deport him, judge says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 17, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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The man's rights were violated after inappropriate medical treatment "more likely than not" led to extreme pain and two partial foot amputation surgeries, the judge said.
— Meet the Press (@meetthepress.com) February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. https://to.pbs.org/3Mfbl0v
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) February 17, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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The U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a battle force in the region.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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NEW: President Trump said he is going to be "involved indirectly" in the second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran that will take place in Geneva tomorrow.
— Axios (@axios.com) February 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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More than 70,000 North Carolinians will be given more time to show identifying documentation to election officials to remain on the state's voter rolls following a settlement between the national parties and the state's election board.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, accused the Justice Department of making “serious” omissions in the application the FBI filed to obtain a search warrant for 2020 election ballots last month. https://cnn.it/3MsroIn
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Breaking news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced the ouster of a senior military adviser to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, officials said, marking the Pentagon chief’s latest intervention into the service’s internal affairs.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) February 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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A gunman who opened fire at a Rhode Island youth hockey game, killing two adults and injuring three others, was stopped after a spectator intervened.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 12 to 962, state health department says reut.rs/46HHvZk
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump administration
— Politico (@politico.com) February 17, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Stephen Colbert taped a “Late Show” interview with James Talarico, a candidate in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. But CBS lawyers intervened before the interview could air on TV. https://cnn.it/40cMltV
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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