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.
EXCLUSIVE: Trump tells Axios he's "close" to decision on "massive attack" against Iran
— Axios (@axios.com) July 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Brent crude hit $100 a barrel for the first time in two months as the Middle East conflict escalates and threatens deeper supply disruptions.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) July 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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There are signs of a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, including an increase in the number of refueling aircraft deployed to Israel, and American B-1 bombers leaving U.K. bases. Both indicate a possible looming intensification of U.S. military action in the region.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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The House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 23, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers reut.rs/4pBqfgt
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security. n.pr/4fPDEOL
— NPR (@npr.org) July 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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A series of Ukrainian strikes on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has sent potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in inventory up in flames, sparking an online furor among the country’s embattled small-business owners.
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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As the expiration date approaches for temporary tariffs President Trump invoked to replace those the Supreme Court struck down, his administration plans to impose more durable levies to maintain its tariff wall. Here's what to know
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Vance Boelter gets two life sentences for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband https://cnn.it/4b7vxui
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 23, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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A member of Vice President JD Vance’s security detail has been accused of compromising sensitive information and is under investigation, the Secret Service said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear what information had been compromised.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) July 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Rep. Jim Jordan referred Jack Smith to the DOJ for possible prosecution related to closed-door testimony about whether he had obtained records of lawmakers while investigating President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. https://to.pbs.org/4hctc5l
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) July 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
— Politico (@politico.com) July 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Congo's Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death threshold, marking the fastest fatal surge in recorded history of the virus. n.pr/4pKpy4H
— NPR (@npr.org) July 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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