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.
President Donald Trump on Saturday said in a Truth Social post that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz opening up immediately after. cnb.cx/4ooM9Dc
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) June 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Iran’s Araqchi says no nuclear talks unless interim deal is implemented reut.rs/49Z8Fwv
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif touted finalization of a deal between the U.S. and Iran was “likely expected in the next 24 hours” in a social media post on Saturday. He said “technical level talks” would begin next week if the deal is signed this weekend.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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President Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts with allies at next week’s G7 summit as confidence grows for a deal with Iran.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Electricity bills are expected to jump an average of 10.5%, to $792, nationwide for June through September, according to the latest National Energy Assistance Directors Association projection. https://cnn.it/4eiWjAG
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant reconnected to grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire reut.rs/4ej9b9Y
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Just in: Workers finished removing President Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua leader in military strike, Trump says
— Politico (@politico.com) June 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 13, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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The U.S. deported migrants from Afghanistan, Iran, and other countries to violence-torn Central African Republic.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects reut.rs/43xAjgE
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump is considering taking the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One jet, gifted to him from Qatar, when he travels to Mount Rushmore next month as part of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary, sources said.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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SpaceX’s IPO means we’re all going for a ride with Elon Musk now.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) June 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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