News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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President Trump joined world leaders in France for the G7 summit as he continued to tout his new agreement with Iran.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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US intelligence agencies have recently assessed that Iran can effectively shut down access to the Strait of Hormuz at will from now on, meaning the country’s regime has acquired a powerful new ability to hurt the global economy as a result of the war, sources say. https://cnn.it/3StquOe
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon reut.rs/4erAbUK
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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President Trump said he'll send an agreement aimed at ending war with Iran and opening nuclear negotiations to Congress for review. Republicans on Capitol Hill say they want Trump to provide more information about the agreement, with some expressing skepticism. Follow live updates.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 16, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem. n.pr/4eslBwa
— NPR (@npr.org) June 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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In an interview with ABC News, former President Obama predicted any deal with Iran would be similar to the JCPOA signed during his administration.
— USA TODAY (@usatoday.com) June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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U.K.'s defense ministry is investigating reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots at a British yacht.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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The Trump administration plans to transfer several core Education Department responsibilities, including its civil rights and special education programs, to other federal agencies as part of its efforts to dismantle the department.
— Politico (@politico.com) June 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Breaking news: FBI Director Kash Patel said that “multiple individuals” are in custody in connection with an attack allegedly planned for the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on Sunday.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 16, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Trump promised clear water. The reflecting pool went green.
— Politico (@politico.com) June 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday, for the first time in more than three decades.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A tropical storm watch has been issued for portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts for a system that could soon become a short-lived tropical storm. https://cnn.it/4xsIwAt
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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