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.
National Guard troops began to deploy in Washington on Tuesday as part of President Trump’s plan to use the federal government to crack down on crime in the city. Muriel Bowser, Washington’s mayor, called Trump’s actions an “authoritarian push.” nyti.ms/41Eg7sA
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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President Trump will join European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for an emergency virtual summit on Wednesday, ahead of the U.S. president's meeting with Putin on Friday.
— NPR (@npr.org) August 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Trump gives assurances to Europeans over talks with Putin on Ukraine
— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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With Texas expected to end its first special legislative session and immediately begin a new one, the dozens of Democratic legislators who fled the state to block Republicans’ redistricting proposal are hammering out a plan for their return home.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility, acting on complaints by jailed migrants that it is dirty, smelly and overcrowded.
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Trump wins appeal over freeze on foreign aid payments reut.rs/45CwPtH
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A federal judge rules against the Trump administration, ordering the government to partially restore science funding to UCLA in a major class action lawsuit filed by researchers from the UC school system.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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US selects 11 projects for program to fast-track small nuclear test reactors reut.rs/45ezefc
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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A record number of Congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.
— NPR (@npr.org) August 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Sylvester Stallone, the rock band Kiss, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford were named the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees, with Trump set to host. cnn.it/45ezCKK
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Residents of Juneau, Alaska, have been urged to evacuate after an overflowing glacial lake sent water surging down the Mendenhall River, threatening homes and roads. Forecasters said river levels could break a record between 8 a.m. and noon local time on Wednesday.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) August 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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