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: Source reports that Maxwell said she saw no wrongdoing by Trump in conversation with Blanche
— MSNBC (@msnbc.com) August 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow Wednesday, the Kremlin said, days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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President Trump announces an additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil, his first use of so-called secondary sanctions. cnn.it/3J14vcR
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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The Texas Democrats staying in a Chicago suburb to protest a controversial redistricting map in their state said they are facing threats against their group. Police confirmed a potential bomb threat was made at the hotel where they are staying.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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President Trump says the FBI “may have to” get involved to bring Texas Democrats back to their state amid a battle with Republicans over redistricting. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell breaks down how exactly the FBI could get involved.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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A federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday halting the administration's attempt to reallocate over $4 billion in disaster preparedness funding.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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BREAKING: Five soldiers were shot on at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia, the base said in a social media post.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Stanford University's student-run newspaper has sued the Trump administration over its decision to use part of a federal immigration law to target and deport pro-Palestinian activists, arguing the government's effort has impermissibly chilled students' First Amendment rights.
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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UCLA has more than half a billion dollars in funding suspended by Trump administration The university is the latest high-profile school to have funds threatened over antisemitism claims.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Uneasiness following immigration raids resulted in more students missing school last semester, according a specialist in the School of Education at Stanford University. “I’ve heard so many people ask what to do, whether to take them or not, because of all these fears,” a mother says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Former Department of Government Efficiency staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted in an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, according to police records — an incident that led Pres. Trump to threaten to put the nation's capital under federal control.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a watchdog group.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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