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 Trump signed an initial peace deal to end the Iran war during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday night, capping off the Group of Seven summit in France. https://wapo.st/4owZZDu
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Vice President JD Vance prepared to start talks with Iran by saying that it wouldn’t matter if Tehran didn’t honor its commitments or even if a final deal was struck because the U.S. had already won.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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VP Vance issued a blunt warning today to members of the Israeli government who have been attacking the deal with Iran: "Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time."
— Axios (@axios.com) June 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country. https://to.pbs.org/3QnbGjH
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah reut.rs/4uF4LjP
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin plans to introduce a bill that would ban the president from sending armed military or federal agents to polling sites during American elections.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffs reut.rs/4gsYjcf
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Supreme Court says habitual marijuana users can’t be banned from owning guns
— Politico (@politico.com) June 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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After an early morning landing near Washington, two White House officials posted social media farewells to the heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which has flown as Air Force One since 1990, as the first of three planes being modified for the role is set to be delivered soon. https://cnn.it/4vjkvtX
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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US CDC activates $107 million in emergency funding for Ebola response reut.rs/4exEv4O
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Guests for today's grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago include former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden, Former Vice President Kamala Harris was also in attendance. President Donald Trump was not invited. https://cnn.it/4wifAd5
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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