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.
Fmr. Pres. Biden expressed his gratitude Monday for the “love and support” he and his family have received upon the news of his cancer diagnosis. Biden’s office said Sunday he has an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer and that they are reviewing treatment options. https://cbsn.ws/3Hhphnu
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Trump to immediately end immigration protections that had allowed roughly 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. to receive work permits and temporarily avoid deportation.
— Politico (@politico.com) May 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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JUST IN: President Trump calls for direct Ukraine-Russia peace talks, backing off a face-to-face meeting with President Putin after an hourslong conversation between the two men.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Israel and the United Nations say the first aid trucks have entered Gaza following nearly three months of Israel’s complete blockade. The U.N. called it a “welcome development” but said much more aid is needed to address the vast humanitarian crisis.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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The House Budget Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package Sunday night, two days after a group of conservatives voted to reject it.
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) May 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The FAA is investigating another radio outage at the troubled air traffic approach control facility responsible for flights approaching and departing Newark Liberty International Airport.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Institute of Peace, arguing actions taken to break apart the independent, congressionally-funded organization were "unlawful."
— Politico (@politico.com) May 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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President Donald Trump is considering nominating Emil Bove, his former personal attorney who currently holds a senior role at the Justice Department, as a federal appeals judge, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sold his stakes in the Wall Street business group he ran for more than three decades, passing ownership to his children and private outside investors
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) May 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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The meeting appeared part of an effort to reset relations with the Vatican after Pope Francis repeatedly criticized President Trump's migration policy. Vance also gave Pope Leo a Chicago Bears jersey.
— NPR (@npr.org) May 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Trump says he'll call for "major investigation" into Kamala Harris' celebrity endorsements
— Axios (@axios.com) May 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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More storms will hit the U.S. for multiple days, with cities being at the greatest tornado risk including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas and Kansas City.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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