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 U.S. is sending more warplanes to the Middle East, according to American officials, another sign the Trump administration may soon further escalate its strikes against Iran.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) July 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in a strike on a base in Jordan, U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump, CENTCOM said Saturday evening.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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BREAKING: Israel says Iran has launched missiles toward Jordan and warns fire could spill over into its territory.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 19, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Trump says Republicans should add Iran to Russian bill reut.rs/45d9lLQ
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 19, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Russia unleashed one of its largest ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine since the war began overnight into Sunday, according to authorities. https://cnn.it/4hm1D9v
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 19, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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In the first day of balloting, former state Senate president Troy Jackson’s preferred slates of delegates were elected o replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee in nearly half of the state’s 16 counties.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) July 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Breaking News: Federal agents are said to have been told that the FBI will no longer investigate confrontations with immigration agents. If enacted, such a change would sharply limit law enforcement scrutiny of immigration agents.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) July 19, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The Justice Department is asking a never-before-used federal court to remove an unnamed noncitizen — the first use of a 30-year-old process that could give President Trump a new tool for his deportation agenda.
— Axios (@axios.com) July 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Use of lights and sirens in Texas shooting case a crucial question, Homan says
— Politico (@politico.com) July 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. (A previous post misspelled Tristan Tate's first name. The spelling has been corrected.)
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 18, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Tropical Depression Two just formed in the Gulf, and it's expected to strengthen. Heavy rain and localized flooding are likely for parts of the coast. https://cnn.it/4b0a72a
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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