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.
An impeachment vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tops Congress’ lame-duck agenda. https://to.pbs.org/4Aj97Ae
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) November 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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President Trump will meet with the prime minister of key mediator Qatar as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up following last week’s midterm elections, though senior U.S. and Gulf officials cast doubt on the chances of an imminent deal.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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The average price of gas is poised to fall below $4 for the first time since July, driven lower by seasonal factors that are reducing demand. https://cnn.it/4emgazR
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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US vows to speed up deployment of counter-drone systems to address threats reut.rs/4ivi9V1
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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France says Iran is to blame for last month’s cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators that led to food losses nationwide. There was no immediate comment from Tehran on the French allegations. https://cnn.it/4ixl7s8
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Trump claims election fraud without evidence to excuse midterm rebuke politi.co/4iHK16W
— Politico (@politico.com) November 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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The US president has offered to work with Democrats on an amnesty deal for migrants in a sign that he could temper his deportation campaign in the wake of Republicans’ midterm rout. ft.trib.al/jnq0brs
— Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) November 8, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was joking about offering UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary. On Saturday, Trump posted on social media, addressing the UFC CEO: ‘Please take the job,’ following Katie Zacharia’s resignation 5 days into the role.
— The Hill (@thehill.com) November 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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BREAKING: Comedian and actor Russell Brand is sentenced to more than 10 years in U.K. prison for rape and sexual assaults. www.nbcnews.com/world/united…
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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President Donald Trump on Sunday defended Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang following reports that the chipmaker was investigating Huang’s alleged links to a Chinese spy. Trump said he had not spoken to Huang about the reports but called him an “honorable guy.”
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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The US Secret Service arrested two people near the White House after one person drove a car onto the sidewalk and another jumped a barricade at Lafayette Park in front of the presidential compound reut.rs/4BU1YYY
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Germany is marking the 88th anniversary of the “Night of Broken Glass,” the Nazi-led attacks on Jewish communities on Nov. 9, 1938, when synagogues, homes and thousands of Jewish businesses were destroyed.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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