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: Robert Mueller, the FBI director and special counsel who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 21, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Trump: "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!"
— Axios (@axios.com) March 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports reut.rs/4uIR5Wm
— Reuters (@reuters.com) March 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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The U.S. has "degraded" Iran's ability to threaten ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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The Iran war is tightening global tech supply chains by cutting off helium from Qatar, a key source of the gas used in advanced industries like chipmaking.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The US removes sanctions on Iranian oil that has been sitting on tankers as the Trump administration looks for any leverage to keep oil prices in check. https://cnn.it/4d6yqxr
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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NEW: After three weeks of war, the Trump administration has begun initial discussions on the next phase and what peace talks with Iran might look like.
— Axios (@axios.com) March 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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United Airlines plans to cut less popular flights — including mid-week and overnights — until the fall, in response to surging fuel prices triggered by the war in Iran, CEO Scott Kirby said in a company memo. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4rL382E
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Trump threatens to send ICE to airports amid DHS standoff
— Politico (@politico.com) March 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Exclusive: The Cuban government refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to import diesel fuel for its generators this week, calling the ask “shameless,” given the Trump administration’s fuel blockade on the island, according to diplomatic cables.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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A judge has ruled that a Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, dealing a major blow to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push for tighter media control. https://cnn.it/47g5dwa
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar on Friday waived his right to an extradition hearing in Arkansas, which set in motion his transfer to Florida to face a child molestation charge.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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An Underground Railroad museum in New York, is suing the Trump administration over a federal grant that it says was canceled on the basis of race.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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