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.
President Trump doesn't commit to back pay for furloughed federal workers when the government shutdown ends. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/46DIVEI
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The people of Israel were marking a grim milestone on Tuesday, mourning their dead two years after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led terrorist attack. Some 1,200 people were killed that day, most of them civilians, and 251 others taken hostage.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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SCOOP: President Trump huddled with Kushner and Witkoff ahead of crucial Gaza talks
— Axios (@axios.com) October 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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National Guard members from Texas are at an Army training center in Illinois. It's the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration’s plan to deploy troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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President Trump says that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act “if it was necessary.” The 1807 law, which allows the military to conduct civilian law enforcement activities under certain circumstances, hasn’t been used since the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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No air traffic controllers were expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in L.A. because of staffing issues, a source familiar with the situation says.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is considering selling federal student loan debt. Talks have focused on selling high-performing portions of the government’s portfolio of student debt, which is owed by about 45 million Americans.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Trump has called off US diplomatic engagement with Venezuela, people familiar with the move said
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada, where their exports plunged 85% earlier this year — topping broad declines in key international markets amid global trade tensions, a spirits industry group said Monday.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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The case pits conservative Christian groups against the LGBTQ community.
— NPR (@npr.org) October 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening, critically injuring the three people on board, authorities said.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the open Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane. It will track near the Leeward Islands later this week https://cnn.it/46GkPJx
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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