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.
LATEST: The U.S. government shutdown has entered its sixth day with no end in sight after another round of blame games between leaders of the two parties on the Sunday talk shows.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Mike Johnson has given "assurance" to the top Senate Dem that he’ll move government funding bills. But the speaker has also said Democrats must first vote to end the shutdown.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Protesters in Tel Aviv, Israel, took to the streets urging the government to seal the deal and end the war in Gaza and bring all the hostages home.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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BREAKING: Illinois governor and Chicago mayor sue to block the Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard troops to the city.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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White House to appeal ruling on Portland troop deployment reut.rs/3WpDrax
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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JUST IN: Trump says 25% tariff on foreign-made trucks coming Nov. 1
— Axios (@axios.com) October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed the home of Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, in South Carolina. Three people, who had to be rescued by kayak, were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. nyti.ms/48j9GPY
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Since Trump took office, 139 immigration judges have been fired, taken an early-out offer, or been involuntarily transferred, according to data provided by the National Association of Immigration Judges: https://cnn.it/42qzk1u
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) October 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Venezuela warns of possible attack on the US embassy in Caracas reut.rs/4o9DDGY
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday after less than a month in the job, stunning the country and deepening the political uncertainty that has gripped Paris as it confronts serious financial challenges.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) October 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on a recommendation that patients must consult a health care provider to get a Covid-19 vaccine, although they don’t necessarily need a prescription. https://cnn.it/3IWGRhQ
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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