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.
JUST IN: President Trump gives Russia new 50-day deadline to make peace as he announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine cnn.it/3GOtaR0
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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President Donald Trump threatens to impose secondary tariffs of 100% on Russia’s trading partners if it doesn’t reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine in 50 days.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Clerics accuse West Bank settlers of attacking Christian sites reut.rs/40jxDSu
— Reuters (@reuters.com) July 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Over the weekend, 6 to 10 inches of rain fell over central Texas, leading to more flooding including along the Llano, Lampasas and San Saba rivers.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) July 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Supreme Court gives Trump green light to fire Education Department workers
— Axios (@axios.com) July 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Democratic officials from 24 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday seeking to restore access to billions of dollars in frozen education funding.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) July 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: A DOGE appointee told independent regulators they are expected to “rubber stamp” approvals of new nuclear reactors, three people with inside info told us. The directive comes after Trump said he wants to quadruple the U.S. nuclear power supply by 2050.
— Politico (@politico.com) July 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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SCOOP: Powell asks Fed inspector general to review renovation costs amid Trump administration attacks
— Axios (@axios.com) July 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The Pentagon will start using Musk’s Grok.
— Politico (@politico.com) July 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Cole Palmer was surprised to find U.S. President Donald Trump on the stand as Chelsea received the Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Elmo's X account was hacked, causing the beloved "Sesame Street" character to appear to post expletive-filled antisemitic rants and anti-Trump statements.
— CNN (@cnn.com) July 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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The International Space Station’s first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary are headed back to Earth, wrapping up a private mission and catching a ride home with SpaceX.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) July 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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