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: Officials are discussing bringing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S., CBS News sources say.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Geneva Sunday for talks with Ukraine and its European allies on the latest U.S.-proposed peace plan for the war-torn country. n.pr/49vvEzT
— NPR (@npr.org) November 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 31 Ukrainians jailed in Belarus on criminal offences, it was reported on Saturday, the latest step in Minsk’s effort to thaw relations with the West.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time in months, targeting Hezbollah’s chief of staff. https://cnn.it/43NdLsD
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the world can make progress on a range of issues without the US
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) November 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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The G20 closed in Johannesburg without a ceremonial hand over to the U.S., its next chair, after Washington boycotted the summit. n.pr/3Kdk7L9
— NPR (@npr.org) November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denied a report that her decision to resign from Congress in January is driven by a desire to enter the 2028 presidential race. https://cnn.it/4pvxeGF
— CNN (@cnn.com) November 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Rand Paul predicts GOP will ‘fracture’ over Venezuelan strikes
— Politico (@politico.com) November 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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President Donald Trump’s directive to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost as much as $2 billion, according to six people with knowledge of the potential cost. NBC News’ Gordon Lubold reports.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Officials in the Trump administration on Saturday discussed the possibility of dropping leaflets on Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas as it seeks to weaken the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) November 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Tunisians took to the streets of downtown Tunis on Saturday over what they described as President Kais Saied ’s increasingly authoritarian rule and demanding the release of all jailed political prisoners.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after 50 pupils escape
— Politico (@politico.com) November 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.
— NPR (@npr.org) November 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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