News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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SCOOP: The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East plan While the plan is still in the early stages of drafting, it's intended to guide the U.S. approach in the Middle East after the Iran war ends.
— Axios (@axios.com) September 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain. n.pr/4ykjqmT
— NPR (@npr.org) September 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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The U.S. Treasury announced Friday it has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever “critical financial lifelines” for the Iranian government.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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President Trump is denying reports of a major U.S. munitions shortage. Here's what's at stake if the U.S. really is low on munitions.
— Axios (@axios.com) September 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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President Trump threatens to prevent the US from trading with many countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. https://cnn.it/4zXsFeh
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 4, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Strong job gains signal Fed hike as Trump levels new rate-cut demand reut.rs/4yiIafd
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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President Trump names Adam Telle, a civilian leader in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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A D.C. judge is set to hear arguments today on whether the Justice Department should be barred from reopening its case against a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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NEW: Romanian prosecutors indict social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges of trafficking minors, sex with a minor, and money laundering. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news…
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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US CDC records more than 3,100 measles cases so far in 2026 reut.rs/3SGIuFv
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Breaking News: President Trump plans to fly to Ireland next week on the Boeing luxury jet donated by the Qataris, despite questions about its safety capabilities.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) September 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Former Labor secretary allegedly fueled toxic workplace, drank on job, misused funds, watchdog report finds
— Politico (@politico.com) September 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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President Donald Trump did not dispute that he is building monuments to himself amid his architectural blitz in Washington, DC, saying in a recent interview that "nobody will do it once I'm gone." https://cnn.it/46FlPMW
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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