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.
Iran was likely behind a wave of recent cyberattacks on municipal water systems across the U.S., two people familiar with the incidents tell NBC News.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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BREAKING: Todd Blanche took a major step toward confirmation as attorney general after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 on party lines to advance his nomination, likely setting up a final vote within days.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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A man from El Salvador has died while in ICE custody at a New Jersey detention facility that has faced protests over living conditions and medical care, federal officials say. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news…
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 4, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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Paul sets Fauci committee vote for Thursday
— Politico (@politico.com) August 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Trump slams Jeanine Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism cases, says she "choked."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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House Republican leaders are privately working to convince Rep. Chuck Edwards to abandon his reelection bid for a competitive North Carolina seat after an ethics report dropped against the congressman Monday, two people familiar with internal discussions told CNN.
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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President Trump phoned Rep. Max Miller Monday and expressed doubts about the Ohio Republican's candidacy amid reports he assaulted his ex-wife and their child, 3 sources familiar with the call said.
— Axios (@axios.com) August 3, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Exclusive: The Trump administration is drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom reut.rs/4heBNo6
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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TKO said it lost $30 million on the UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event held in Washington on June 14, but gained in other ways in terms of media exposure and partnership deals
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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SpaceX shares are down by half from their June peak as investors worry Musk may have oversold them on its future prospects.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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Sakurajima, a highly active volcano, erupted in Kyushu, Japan. The eruptions and explosions sent a plume of ash and debris more than 2,000 meters high three times, with one explosion reaching 3,000 meters, according to Japanese officials.
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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The US is enduring one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, with blazes scorching millions of acres and forcing thousands from their homes after a snow-starved winter in Western states left forests primed to burn
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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