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 Donald Trump says that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) August 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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NEW: U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz
— Axios (@axios.com) August 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military. n.pr/4x41sVr
— NPR (@npr.org) August 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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The Israeli military acknowledged firing on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza after earlier denials as it opens a criminal probe into the January 2024 killing. https://cnn.it/3U6I6jU
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Ukrainian drones have targeted a major logistics center outside Moscow, setting it ablaze.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un reut.rs/4zK9Pr9
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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US, Canada trade negotiators meet after Trump sets new tariff deadline reut.rs/4wH3ytt
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The Justice Department said in a court filing that its senior leadership wasn’t involved in the decision to criminally charge former FBI Director James Comey for posting a picture of seashells arranged to say “8647” on social media in 2025. https://cnn.it/4zqyxMJ
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 19, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Trump's bid to inscribe name on Kennedy Center faces renewed court test reut.rs/4i16VrB
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 19, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) August 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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President Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new FDA commissioner, according to a senior administration official.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Judge halts Trump’s abstinence-only overhaul of teen sex ed program
— Politico (@politico.com) August 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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BREAKING: Merck and Moderna say an mRNA vaccine shows promise in preventing the recurrence of melanoma, sending stocks soaring.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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