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.
Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says reut.rs/4uUifJi
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Trump tells CNBC: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran negotiations are over
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) June 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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US launches ‘self-defense’ strikes against Iran amid stalled talks
— Politico (@politico.com) June 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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The US and Iran exchanged renewed fire in the latest test for a deal to end hostilities. https://cnn.it/4fnYS6R
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 1, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government, causing interest rates to climb and creating a new risk for Republicans in November’s midterm elections.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordes attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, signalling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show reut.rs/4uIjX0i
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The Trump administration plans to drop its controversial $1.8 billion “weaponization” fund the president sought to compensate alleged victims of prosecutorial conduct under his predecessor, 2 senior administration officials told Axios.
— Axios (@axios.com) June 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Family visitation at a New Jersey immigration detention center is set to resume after being suspended amid days of protests, arrests and clashes outside the facility, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announces.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Democrats already facing a difficult path to recapture control of the US Senate are grappling with the latest revelations about Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee set to face Sen. Susan Collins in a must-win race for the party.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service (NPS) on Monday from revoking a permit for a 24/7 anti-Trump protest in the nation’s capital over the display of an “86 47” flag.
— The Hill (@thehill.com) June 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, and he has not been spotted in Washington or in his district. His absence is a political mystery with potentially national consequences. https://to.pbs.org/3Qa8sQp
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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