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.
President Trump has shaken allies by lifting sanctions on Russian oil, before telling wartime Ukraine to replace the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Zelenskyy condemned the move, warning that “gifts to Putin will not bring peace.”
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Ukrainian officials said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine’s energy facilities even after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the warring countries had agreed on an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Bipartisan group of senators demands Trump kill Russian diesel deal politi.co/4jhaElm
— Politico (@politico.com) October 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Sixty countries back declaration opposing strait tolls reut.rs/4s5jchE
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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An unidentified projectile strikes Saudi Arabia’s main international airport, injuring people a day after a deadly missile attack at the same site raised questions about whether the U.S. would join another conflict in the region.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 12, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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The surge in attacks, including against other Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure, has come in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthis. n.pr/4hKKHYM
— NPR (@npr.org) October 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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A security incident at a U.S.-run air base in the U.K. was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Federal officers carry out search at Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC-area home as part of an "ongoing federal criminal investigation." https://cnn.it/4ykn93k
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads politi.co/3VIpw2n
— Politico (@politico.com) October 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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NEW: President Trump has privately shared misgivings about livestreaming the firing-squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter, according to four people who have spoken with the president.
— Axios (@axios.com) October 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Judge blasts Trump's DOJ over 'inexcusable' tree removal at DC golf course reut.rs/3VJpO9d
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Large waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, California, over the weekend. Some residents were forced to evacuate in preparation for the surge in water levels from the remnants of the storm, which moved inland from Baja California late Saturday.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) October 11, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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