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.
Trump says U.S. is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic pain, according to Axios interview reut.rs/4wOXkZr
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 9, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Netanyahu says Israel rejects a Trump-backed Gaza peace plan and will not withdraw from the territory without Hamas disarming. https://cnn.it/45AcRjT
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 9, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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Iran's Pezeshkian recently met Supreme Leader Khamenei, state media says reut.rs/45fu0za
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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A grounded tanker that is believed to be leaking oil off the coast of Oman is continuing to sink, satellite images show.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war – that has gone on longer than predicted – can reshape a presidency. n.pr/4gmDQoU
— NPR (@npr.org) August 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Government documents obtained through FOIA reveal ethics questions, security oddities, and a $892,192 “beautification” project behind the Donald Trump banners displayed at Justice Department headquarters.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Abdul El-Sayed disavows Hasan Piker’s 9/11 comments
— Politico (@politico.com) August 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Haitian pregnant woman in Florida fears deportation as TPS ends: "I've been in this country most of my life"
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah are dead, officials confirmed. https://to.pbs.org/4fMQ8a3
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) August 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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DEI dispute delayed wildfire grants for area engulfed in blazes
— Politico (@politico.com) August 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Streaming live over the weekend on ESPN with a primetime special airing on ABC Aug. 13, the Patriot Games are the latest example of the Trump administration elevating the politics of athleticism and toughness in celebration of America's 250th birthday. https://cnn.it/4wJ2VAg
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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