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.
BREAKING: Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire after fighting postpones Iran-U.S. talks in Switzerland, three officials say.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said late Thursday he had assented to his country's deal with the U.S., but that he did not agree with signing it, “as a matter of principle.” nyti.ms/4eWUJoD
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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The Pentagon needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related bills, Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in phone calls this week. on.wsj.com/4vZZK6G
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) June 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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The US and Iran have committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But returning normal traffic in the strait presents significant challenges. Here's what to know
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) June 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Waves of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery in Moscow for the second time in a week, sending thick clouds of black smoke rising over the city. Ukraine cast the attacks as revenge or strikes on a historic monastery that drew global condemnation.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
— Politico (@politico.com) June 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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President Donald Trump said Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni “begged” him for a joint photo at this week’s G7 summit in France — a claim she called “fully made up”
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) June 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Pulte seeks major cuts in first day as intel chief
— Politico (@politico.com) June 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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The Department of Homeland Security is expected to scrap plans to use seven warehouses purchased as part of a plan to flip them into immigration-detention centers. on.wsj.com/3SauHXd
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) June 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A longtime Trump supporter was given a no-bid contract to clean the Lincoln Memorial pool, which has since turned green.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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President Trump vowed to clean up what he called the “filthy” and “disgusting” water in the Reflecting Pool. But the algae blooms that have long plagued the pool have come roaring back, spawning much debate about the $14 million renovation. https://wapo.st/4eks4L6
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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