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.
CBS News Exclusive: New photos reveal widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Vice President JD Vance said the world would be plunged into an energy crisis if the U.S. decides to end its involvement with the war in Iran and leave the region.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Energy market shock absorbers weakening, Shell and Equinor warn reut.rs/4yyhmrw
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Amid the United States' war with Iran, an Iran-linked adversary used American-developed artificial intelligence to try to target U.S. naval forces, according to a report released by Anthropic last week.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The DOJ unseals charges against five people it alleges were part of the Kremlin’s “global assassination network” aimed at causing “destruction and mayhem.”
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years, a move by Chairman Kevin Warsh that could put him at odds with Trump. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4yGPJML
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. n.pr/3UX0uMz
— NPR (@npr.org) September 16, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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President Trump blasted the Supreme Court justices he appointed after they ruled against him on mail ballots, tariffs and birthright citizenship, portraying their decisions as a personal betrayal. https://wapo.st/46smjpK
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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NEW: House to leave Washington early until the midterm elections, punting a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to November.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimate by a congressional watchdog. https://cnn.it/4h0iYD2
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Leader of House Epstein investigation rolls out bill to protect victims of sexual assault
— Politico (@politico.com) September 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says reut.rs/4xphVTp
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after a Trump-aligned board voted to close it for repairs.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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