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.
As Vice President JD Vance staged a lunch to thank the National Guard members that President Donald Trump has deployed to Washington, DC, he was frequently drowned out by protesters.
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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BREAKING: Israeli forces are holding position outside of Gaza City, entering the first stage of a planned assault after calling up 60,000 reservists, a military spokesperson says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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BREAKING: A federal judge declines to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Lula, Macron discuss US tariffs, Mercosur-EU deal in phone call reut.rs/45u3ItK
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Bill Pulte, the head of President Donald Trump’s housing regulatory agency, said Wednesday that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will have to resign, or else be fired for cause, over what he claims is evidence of “mortgage fraud” by the central bank official. Read more: cnb.cx/4lVqFLz
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) August 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Around the country, Trump is circumventing the Senate to install top federal prosecutors, using loopholes to keep loyalists in place.
— Politico (@politico.com) August 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked the security clearances of 37 people, the latest strike against national security officials whom President Trump deems political enemies.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) August 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall on Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP. https://to.pbs.org/41bmzHx
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) August 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the entire wall along the border with Mexico is going to be painted black to make the metal hotter and harder to climb and deter illegal immigration. She credited President Donald Trump with the idea.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) August 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the retailer, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its retreat on DEI. cnn.it/3UCqycs
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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LATEST: A tropical storm warning has been issued for North Carolina as Hurricane Erin churns up the east coast of the U.S. as a Category 2 storm.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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