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.
US announces new strikes on Iranian targets following recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and American troops in the region. https://cnn.it/4zPbYBz
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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An Iranian official says two people were killed when a U.S. strike hit a house where a wedding was taking place.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran reut.rs/4xcApXq
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Two key reasons led to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation yesterday
— Axios (@axios.com) September 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Given the near-constant Russian attacks on the capital over the past few days, the school decided it was no longer sustainable for the students to go down to the underground shelters whenever an air raid siren rang. Instead, they will have their classes there. https://cnn.it/4x0ric4
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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ICE officers and agents arrested roughly 50,000 people in August, on par with July’s record-high monthly total for the second Trump administration, according to a senior DHS official.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Mullin says DHS could deploy to polling sites for 'specific' threats, arrests
— Politico (@politico.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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BREAKING: House votes to pass 3-month government funding bill, preventing a shutdown before the midterm elections.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Bessent touts bond market as 10-year Treasury yield spikes
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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The person who died after being stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square was identified as a New Jersey woman who worked for Bank of America.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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BREAKING: Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall along the Louisiana coast, bringing heavy rain and the threat of flooding.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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