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.
President Trump said a security threat led the Secret Service to direct him to switch planes after a NATO summit in Turkey. The Post reported Monday that an Iranian assassination threat prompted the extraordinary secret mission. https://wapo.st/4bJxXjd
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) August 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy. n.pr/45UMR2x
— NPR (@npr.org) August 12, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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NEW: A federal judge has expanded an earlier block on part of President Trump's executive order seeking to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November's elections.
— Axios (@axios.com) August 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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After gutting the main federal office tasked with securing U.S. elections and after ousting the remaining members of a key bipartisan election assistance agency, the Trump administration is offering to help states guard their systems ahead of the midterms.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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US charges 11 in sham marriage immigration scheme, following Trump 'birth tourism' order reut.rs/45oxAqI
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to spend between $10 and $20 million to purchase electric shock gloves. The manufacturer markets the glove as a "wearable de-escalation device" that can deliver a maximum voltage of up to 380 volts. https://cnn.it/4x2XufW
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Kennedy Center ordered to pay legal fees to musician who canceled show after Trump name change reut.rs/4hu2LrS
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Consumer prices rose 3.4% in July from a year ago, down slightly from 3.5% in June, the Labor Department said Wednesday. But inflation is still higher than before the Iran war began in February, when it was 2.4%.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 12, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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US July deficit tops $432 billion as outlays grow, tariff receipts stay negative reut.rs/3S9DpFo
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Top House Judiciary Democrat escalates scrutiny of Paramount merger in new letter
— Politico (@politico.com) August 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Crowley pushes unity after surprise win against Democratic socialist Francesca Hong
— Politico (@politico.com) August 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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An unusually long and far-reaching communications outage hobbled the National Weather Service just as deadly severe thunderstorms were tearing across the Midwest and Ohio Valley on Tuesday evening. https://cnn.it/4qhDuDI
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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NBC News’ Raf Sanchez watches the solar eclipse from Spain as millions across Europe witness and celebrate the special minutes of totality.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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