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.
A United Nations agency said Tuesday that a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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"It's an international waterway," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That's existing international law. That's the way it is." https://to.pbs.org/4w3tKye
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new." n.pr/4oMNhRk
— NPR (@npr.org) June 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Israel believes new U.S.-Iran understandings could legitimize Iran's influence in Lebanon and restrict the Israeli military's freedom there, 2 Israeli sources tell Axios.
— Axios (@axios.com) June 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. eases restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel two days before its next match, DHS spokesperson says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 23, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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The Army in the next four to six weeks plans to set up at least two domestic ranges that mimic realistic conditions on Ukraine battlefields, according to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Trump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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New images obtained by CNN show the Kennedy Center signage with President Donald Trump's name removed, confirming a sworn court declaration from the arts center's executive director Matt Floca that the president's name is no longer affixed to the building. https://cnn.it/4vWtLE8
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in an immigration case dealing with the government’s power over green card holders accused of crimes
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal waged a secret legal fight to stop the US government from subpoenaing several reporters in connection with national security leak probes, the Post reported Tuesday. https://cnn.it/4b8sou7
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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The FCC blasts Disney’s push for public support amid the agency’s probes of “The View” and ABC’s broadcast licenses, the latest development in Disney’s growing standoff with regulators.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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US provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer reut.rs/4eDsdIp
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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The U.S. is losing standing abroad as President Trump's foreign policy fuels doubts about whether America can still be counted on, according to new polling.
— Axios (@axios.com) June 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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