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.
Breaking News: The State Department said it would reduce its diplomatic presence in Iraq, as tensions with Iran spike.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) Jun 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers a scathing address Tuesday night that took aim at President Donald Trump’s federalization of the National Guard and use of Marines to quell protests in Los Angeles.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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In a hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a series of questions about the Russia-Ukraine war, includes who he wants to win and who is the “aggressor” in the conflict.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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The preeminent body tracking alleged Russian war crimes in the war with Ukraine, including the abduction of Ukrainian children, has transferred its data to Ukraine’s government and the State Dept. as it prepares to shut down in the coming weeks after the Trump administration terminated its funding.
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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President Trump said that his administration plans to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after this year’s hurricane season, offering in the most explicit terms yet his plans for states to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies on their own.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) June 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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The Trump administration plans to eliminate a Department of Homeland Security terrorism prevention program that former government officials and experts say has helped thwart attacks in the United States.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) June 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Consumer prices in May were up 2.4% from a year ago, but inflation eased on a monthly basis, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department
— NPR (@npr.org) June 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students reut.rs/4e0W3Wn
— Reuters (@reuters.com) June 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that U.S. tariff levels on Chinese imports will not change from their current levels, even as a trade deal between Washington and Beijing has yet to be finalized.
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) June 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Kosovo has agreed to a Trump administration request to allow the U.S. to deport a small group of migrants to the landlocked Balkan nation who are not from there, U.S. and Kosovar officials told CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) June 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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The US Army said it will restore the names of seven Army bases that previously honored Confederate leaders. cnn.it/3Tkl5Gq
— CNN (@cnn.com) June 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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An appeal hearing for President Trump’s criminal conviction and sentencing is set to be held in a U.S. court of appeals in Manhattan Wednesday morning.
— NPR (@npr.org) June 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Elon Musk appeared to row back his war of words with President Trump nearly a week after the pair traded insults in a dramatic falling out.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) June 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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