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.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz with a commitment from Iran to dispose of their highly enriched uranium, a U.S. official said on Sunday. The official added that the deal has not yet been signed.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says after speaking with Trump, their views on the Iran deal remain "unchanged."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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President Trump told leaders of several Arab and other Muslim countries during a Saturday call that if a deal to end the Iran war is achieved he wants their nations to sign peace agreements with Israel, per 2 U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the call.
— Axios (@axios.com) May 24, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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The U.S. wants Iran to commit to disposing of highly enriched uranium and to resolving other nuclear issues, a U.S. official said.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for criticizing a deal being negotiated by the Trump administration to end the Iran war, telling the one-time Trump ally to “shut his stupid mouth.”
— The Hill (@thehill.com) May 24, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people. n.pr/4v0Q6zX
— NPR (@npr.org) May 24, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Breaking news: An individual is dead after exchanging gunfire with Secret Service officers just outside the White House complex Saturday evening. A bystander was also struck in the exchange of bullets, according to the Secret Service.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 23, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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African countries are finding it harder to export to the U.S. since President Trump returned to the White House with a long list of tariffs. China sees it as an opportunity.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) May 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Tillis says DOJ's ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is 'a payout pot for punks’
— Politico (@politico.com) May 24, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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An industrial tank containing about 7,000 gallons of a highly flammable toxic chemical remains on the brink of explosion or rupture in Southern California for the fourth consecutive day. More than 40,000 residents remain under evacuation orders.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda. n.pr/3RHF5Fo
— NPR (@npr.org) May 24, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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