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.
US and Iran reach tentative deal to open Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Tehran's nuclear program, but Trump must still sign off, sources say https://cnn.it/3PTNHYW
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal reut.rs/3Q8VJxg
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. forces carried out strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. https://to.pbs.org/4dPcW6W
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) May 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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The U.S. reiterats that its diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russia’s escalating threats, dismissing a suggestion from the E.U.’s top diplomat that Washington had evacuated the Ukrainian capital.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 28, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east' reut.rs/4vd5Yj1
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 28, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Breaking news: Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring the president’s portrait, in what would be the first appearance of a living person on U.S. currency in more than 150 years.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 28, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Americans’ savings rate falls to lowest level since 2022 as inflation outpaces paychecks
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) May 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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BREAKING: The Justice Department opens an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault, AP source says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 28, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Trump refiles $10 billion defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties reut.rs/4dXb4cq
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 28, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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A federal judge kept in place, for now, President Trump’s executive order intended to limit who can receive mail ballots, giving Trump an initial victory as he tries to shape who can vote this fall.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Texas, raised more than $3 million in 24 hours – after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged as his Republican opponent, Talarico's campaign first told CNN. https://cnn.it/4v9hko5
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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At least two artists who were slated to perform at the “Great American State Fair” have denied involvement in the White House-backed event to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.
— MS NOW (@ms.now) May 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Construction crews set to work this week building a “cage” on the White House lawn. The arched framework for a temporary sports arena already looms over the neoclassical building like a looping roller coaster at a theme park. https://cnn.it/4uBeVCJ
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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