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.
White House orders U.S. forces focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuela reut.rs/3Ld7Bfj
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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The Justice Department says it has found more than 1 million additional documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. https://cnn.it/4jaCaPb
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Australian police have recovered thousands of rounds of ammunition, Hamas and Hezbollah flags and a "shopping list" of materials to make explosives at the home of a man who allegedly made antisemitic social media posts.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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President Trump said early Wednesday that TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A federal judge has blocked Trump administration efforts to reallocate Department of Homeland Security counterterrorism and security grants away from states that won't cooperate on the president's immigration enforcement policies.
— Axios (@axios.com) December 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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A federal judge blocked President Trump's attempt to strip a security clearance from whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid Tuesday, finding that the Trump administration did so in "retribution" and without proper due process.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The Trump administration has imposed visa restrictions on 5 Europeans the State Department accused of leading "efforts to coerce American platforms to censor" or "suppress" U.S. viewpoints they oppose.
— Axios (@axios.com) December 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Eighteen Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration policy seeking to bar transgender care for minors at federally-funded hospitals. https://cnn.it/3Y7cbPb
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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‘We’d be cooked’: Trump, Lindell test Minnesota GOP’s optimism
— Politico (@politico.com) December 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Intense downpours that could trigger dangerous flood threats in California are putting a damper on Christmas Eve travel plans, while the New England area braces for heavy snow.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) December 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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