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.
BREAKING: The Trump administration seeks an emergency pause to a court order demanding full November SNAP payments.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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President Donald Trump keeps touting the fact that Walmart’s promotional Thanksgiving meal basket is cheaper this year than it was last year. But Trump hasn’t mentioned that this year’s basket is different than last year’s – in particular, that it contains significantly fewer items. | Fact check
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Shutdown means another missed jobs report Friday. Here's what it probably would have shown
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) November 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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The Senate voted down a measure requiring congressional approval for any military action by Trump against Venezuela.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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The Trump administration alleges the boats targeted by recent U.S. strikes were being operated by narco-terrorists and cartel members. The AP identified four of the men who were on the boats—and found the truth is far more nuanced.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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US set to produce record amounts of natural gas to meet surging export demand reut.rs/4o2NhLb
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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China has undertaken a massive expansion of sites linked to missile production since 2020, bolstering its ability to potentially deter the US military and assert its dominance in the region, a new CNN analysis of satellite images, maps and government notices reveals. https://cnn.it/47IG5xz
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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The action, announced Thursday, is largely seen as symbolic. Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992. n.pr/4op3pHz
— NPR (@npr.org) November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Several people ill at US military base in Maryland after suspicious package reut.rs/47KtkTc
— Reuters (@reuters.com) November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
— The New Yorker (@newyorker.com) November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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