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.
The Iran war has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far. That’s more than half of Trump’s total war spending request. 🔗 politi.co/4yKnP2J
— Politico (@politico.com) September 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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The US-Iran war has reached crisis point for Saudi Arabia and its de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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JUST IN: Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran War
— Axios (@axios.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Inflation remained stubbornly high last month, fueled in part by rising gasoline prices. The cost of living in August was up 3.4% from a year ago. n.pr/4h5GmiD
— NPR (@npr.org) September 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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President Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking each other’s energy infrastructure. Then overnight into Tuesday, both sides launched new energy attacks.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Exclusive: ICE hired so aggressively last year that some new officers hit the streets before adequate vetting, multiple former officials said. Now, the agency is quietly firing some recruits. One recruit killed himself after learning he’d be fired.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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A small crowd outside of Sen. Mitch McConnell's home witnessed the senator head to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues. Read more: https://cnn.it/4j3zzbQ
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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Breaking news: A federal judge barred the Kennedy Center from once again adding President Trump’s name to the performing arts venue and memorial. The center’s Board of Trustees is also set to consider a proposal to shut down the building for renovations.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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President Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board voted to immediately shutter the performing arts center, a source familiar with the decision said, after its members argued the institution is in “dire” financial and structural shape. nbcnews.to/4xWkzkz
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. is stripping $52 million in military aid to Europe and the Middle East to back Trump-allied governments in Latin America.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Yemen conflict displaces over 100,000 people, UN says reut.rs/4cK5iee
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Trump admin argues Lindsey Halligan should return to US attorney post
— Politico (@politico.com) September 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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