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: President Trump tells CBS News Iran has "agreed to everything," including the removal of enriched uranium.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) April 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. https://cnn.it/4dUYDzq
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Oil prices plunged after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to commercial vessels following a cease-fire in Lebanon.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) April 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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The leaders of France and the U.K. on Friday welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open, but said freedom of navigation must be permanently restored to the key oil route choked by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) April 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy reut.rs/4tho1UL
— Reuters (@reuters.com) April 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Thousands of boxes sent to service members in the Middle East are stuck in limbo after the U.S. Postal Service indefinitely suspended delivery amid Iran war. bit.ly/4cg7jz5 📸: Dan F. and Anonymous/Contributed to USA TODAY
— USA TODAY (@usatoday.com) April 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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The police in a Chicago suburb on Thursday were investigating a report of a bomb threat at the home of a brother of Pope Leo XIV. The police said they found no explosive devices. The investigation comes amid a public dispute between the pope and President Trump over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) April 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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A compromise House proposal to renew a powerful national-security surveillance program for five years failed to advance, an embarrassing setback for Republican leaders.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) April 17, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Former Tufts student detained over pro-Palestinian op-ed self-deports as part of Trump admin deal
— Politico (@politico.com) April 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The AP has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia as the winner of the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) April 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of prominent Trump critic and former CIA Director John Brennan https://cnn.it/4sJZXJ0
— CNN (@cnn.com) April 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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President Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of FEMA, nearly a year after he was removed as its acting head following testimony to Congress in which he defended the agency's existence.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) April 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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