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.
Vice President Vance says at US-Iran talks that Mideast is at a turning point where it can “turn over a new leaf” or revert to “old way.”
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Trump says US might “take over” Strait of Hormuz if Iran deal isn’t reached and threatens Iranian negotiators now in talks with Vice President Vance. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oGNVzz
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Trump says US will resume attacks if Iran does not restrain Hezbollah allies reut.rs/4xLTRM8
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Sunday he expects the U.S.’s attempts to reach a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would “rather try diplomacy than take it off the table.”
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman
— Politico (@politico.com) June 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula. n.pr/4eCNNNd
— NPR (@npr.org) June 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool’s lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims. n.pr/44lWy9o
— NPR (@npr.org) June 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says reut.rs/4ezNBhH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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A three-time Olympic canoeist said he was arrested Friday after he said he reached into the pool to touch the new “American flag blue” coating that has begun to peel off.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 21, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to decide soon whether he will step down from his position or face a leadership challenge from a political rival, Andy Burnham, who represents the country’s Labour Party.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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A storm system will bring a chance of heavy rain and damaging winds to Philadelphia, New York City and Washington Monday into Tuesday. Forecasters warned of power outages and scattered flooding.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) June 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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