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.
After reports that a deportation flight with eight migrants left Texas for South Sudan this week, a federal judge rules that the Trump administration violated a previous order.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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The Defense Department formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar to temporarily serve as the new Air Force One for President Donald Trump
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) May 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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BREAKING: Trump ambushes South Africa's president with video footage in shocking Oval Office moment
— Axios (@axios.com) May 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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UK minister calls Israeli soldiers firing near diplomats 'unacceptable' reut.rs/3SMVfKY
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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China says Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense plan increases risk of "space becoming a battlefield."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The Justice Department is shaking up the priorities for a popular grant program that provides millions of dollars in aid to budget-strapped local police departments across America, according to public documents reviewed by CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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In a surprise move, the Republican-led Senate quickly passed the No Tax on Tips Act on Tuesday.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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ICE denied request for Mahmoud Khalil to hold his newborn baby, wife and ACLU say
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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SCOOP: GOP senator investigating White House handling of Biden's health
— Axios (@axios.com) May 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The Italian government has this week enacted a law that makes it impossible for anyone to get Italian citizenship through their great-grandparents, dashing the hopes of those who have already paid money to start the process. cnn.it/3YUk4Z5
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A Texas bill that aims to clarify exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. clears a key vote. The bill would specify that doctors cannot face criminal charges for performing an abortion in a medical emergency that causes major bodily impairment.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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JUST IN: Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died at age 75, according to a statement from his family. cnn.it/4kwOid2
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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