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.
Iran warned on Sunday that any new war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict and that President Trump would not be the one to determine its duration.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Qatar surges, bucking Gulf market slide on Iran war concerns reut.rs/4edNid3
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region are preparing for the end of a localized ceasefire.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility reut.rs/3WibswT
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Breaking news: Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) made a surprise appearance with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Detroit, following days of tension with the Democratic nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the primary.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) November 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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A federal judge has thrown out the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to segregate ballots and delay certification of Alaska's Senate race, the latest legal rebuke to a rash of Trump administration attempts to meddle in the 2026 midterms. https://cnn.it/4A1LSup
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Republicans are on defense in deep-red territory, including in states they have dominated for decades. They're hoping they can close the gap in the final stretch. Republicans often have an advantage with voters who wait to cast ballots until Election Day.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) November 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Speaking to reporters during a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Saturday night, President Trump said the arch "is very important militarily for Washington, D.C., and our country. It's also going to be the most beautiful arc ever built."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke. The 53-year-old is expected to make a full recovery, his team says. https://cnn.it/47P2M3F
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Carney says teams will work on US deal in ‘coming weeks’ politi.co/3UoBJch
— Politico (@politico.com) November 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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A federal immigration officer charged with aggravated assault after he ran over a Mexican man with his car in Houston will turn himself in on Monday, according to his attorney. https://to.pbs.org/4zlQ2NN
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) November 1, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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A potent storm system unleashed heavy rain over the Southwest, prompting evacuation orders in some parts and bringing threats of flash flooding through Monday, forecasters said.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) November 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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