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.
The US and Iran continue to launch strikes despite their memorandum of understanding. It comes as the US reinstates its naval blockade and as President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table. https://cnn.it/4wHsh0Z
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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President Trump made brief comments after landing in Pennsylvania for a defense summit, saying he wouldn't give Iran a deadline to fall in line. "I don't like giving deadlines, but they pretty much know — they know the story. They better behave," he said.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade reut.rs/4vYSE2w
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Oil traders warn market is close to running on empty as Hormuz shuts again ft.trib.al/0Vr79Rv
— Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) July 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday revealed his long-awaited plans for a massive $95 billion emergency funding request to pay for defense spending, including for the Iran war, and to promote President Donald Trump’s push to crack down on election laws. https://cnn.it/4f507aj
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Zelenskyy expected to remove Ukraine’s popular defence minister ft.trib.al/d8wtIXW
— Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) July 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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President Donald Trump urged US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to resume traffic stops after the practice was temporarily halted following the fatal shooting of a man in Maine.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) July 15, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Democrats press Jay Clayton on NYT subpoenas
— Politico (@politico.com) July 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Kevin Warsh said Trump — who’s long called for slashing US interest rates — hasn’t tried to interfere with the central bank, and wouldn’t succeed if he attempted
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) July 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe reut.rs/4aUFzyQ
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says nbcnews.to/4vDjNXT
— Meet the Press (@meetthepress.com) July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The House voted to end Americans’ practice of switching their clocks twice per year, delivering a win for President Trump. The bill passed by a lopsided 308-117 vote but still needs to clear the Senate to take effect. https://wapo.st/3RwW7X8
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) July 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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More than 100 million people from California to New England face heat alerts this week as an expansive, long-lasting heat wave stretches coast to coast.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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