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: President Trump says Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. "must" respond.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Hours after President Trump insisted again that a deal to end the war with Iran could be just days away, Israel renewed its military assault in Lebanon, striking the southern city of Tyre.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Several retired U.S. generals and the former director of a U.S. intelligence agency told CBS News they believe Ukraine now has the upper hand in the war with Russia.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Stocks sank Tuesday as investors sold AI-related names, expressing caution and taking profits after a strong rally in recent months.
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Social Security’s trust fund is now due to run low on money beginning in 2032. The government acknowledged that the Trump administration’s immigration policies and tax cuts are expected to contribute to the insolvency.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. https://to.pbs.org/4egX6Cg
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) June 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Trump not expected to act on Pulte after Johnson meeting
— Politico (@politico.com) June 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The top super PAC backed by President Trump is set to hold a $1 million-per-person fundraiser the day before he hosts Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on the White House grounds.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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JD Vance, who leads the White House anti-fraud task force, has referred allegations of complicity surrounding fraud in Minnesota, including against Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation. https://cnn.it/4g9dcQN
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has been refilled following President Trump’s renovations. The project ultimately took six weeks and cost more than $10 million, far more than Trump initially projected. https://wapo.st/4vaEevR
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Cancer vaccines based on mRNA advance, despite US cuts reut.rs/43q8ruD
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 9, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) June 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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