News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The Senate has failed to pass a government funding bill for the sixth time. Both parties are dug in as the shutdown barrels deeper into its second week.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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NEW: Johnson rules out standalone vote on paying troops during shutdown
— Axios (@axios.com) October 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Given his prominence among Palestinians and his perceived ability to lead them toward statehood, Israel is highly unlikely to agree to his release. https://cnn.it/4pZL5WT
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Former FBI Director James Comey, who has long been one of Trump's most vocal critics, has pleaded not guilty to charges of false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
— NPR (@npr.org) October 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The FBI has fired at least three special agents who worked in connection with former special counsel Jack Smith's probe of President Trump, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Latest: Some 500 National Guard members have arrived in the Chicago area and are mobilized for an initial period of 60 days, despite an ongoing lawsuit challenging their deployment there, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Brazil's beef exports to China jump 38% in September amid US tariffs reut.rs/4gZQSYt
— Reuters (@reuters.com) October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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NEW: Trump's pick to oversee VA benefits withdraws her nomination after facing criticism from Democrats over her involvement in VA staffing and contract cuts.
— Politico (@politico.com) October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, President Trump said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker "should be in jail."
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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The man who attacked a synagogue in the British city of Manchester last week had claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group, police said Wednesday. Two congregants died in the assault.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) October 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Arrest made in deadly Palisades Fire that ravaged parts of the Los Angeles area earlier this year, law enforcement source tells CNN. https://cnn.it/4neSeA9
— CNN (@cnn.com) October 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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President Trump hopes to join the exclusive list of presidents and vice presidents who have received one of the world's most prestigious honors: the Nobel Peace Prize, which will be announced Friday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) October 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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