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.
“Send an ambulance please. Ambulance, please.” The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was instantly reported to the Minneapolis Police. The calls reflect shock, fury and confusion.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) January 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle in the Twin Cities when a tear gas canister exploded underneath them during an interaction with ICE officers.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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President Trump says he is backing the newly appointed “Palestinian Technocratic Government” in Gaza, where Washington has announced the launch of a second phase in a ceasefire that went into effect in October but remains fragile.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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President Donald Trump is thanking Iran for halting the executions of hundreds of political prisoners. Trump had previously suggested the U.S. might take action against Iran if mass killings occurred during widespread protests.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) January 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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NEW: Iran's exiled crown prince implores Trump to strike regime
— Axios (@axios.com) January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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DOJ says it has over 500 people reviewing millions of pages of Epstein files, no estimate on next release date yet: cbsn.ws/4sFqvfP
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) January 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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The European Parliament is considering linking approval of a massive US trade deal to Donald Trump backing down from his threats to take over Greenland, putting further strain on an agreement already facing opposition.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) January 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Republicans are trying to scare Trump back to reality as he talks about taking Greenland by any means necessary. GOP Rep. Don Bacon predicted it would lead to impeachment and calling Trump’s Greenland obsession “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”
— Politico (@politico.com) January 16, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Venezuela frees Czech, Dutch, German and other foreign nationals reut.rs/4b2TLqs
— Reuters (@reuters.com) January 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Seeking to show Americans that he’s concerned about affordability, President Donald Trump on Thursday released his long-awaited plan to tackle the high cost of health care. https://cnn.it/49YJ5YM
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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A South Korean court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on some charges related to his imposition of martial law.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) January 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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President Donald Trump’s proposal for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates has struck a chord in debates about affordability — and set up a potential clash with Wall Street.
— CNN (@cnn.com) January 16, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Machado presents her Nobel award to Trump, prompting incredulity in Norway
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) January 16, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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