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.
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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ICE chief refuses to apologize for Minneapolis shooting victims being labeled terrorists
— Politico (@politico.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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A federal appeals court allowed President Trump on Monday to move forward with ending deportation protections for more than 60,000 migrants from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua, a victory for his administration’s push to curtail a program for migrants fleeing crisis at home.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych will be allowed to wear a black armband at the Milan Cortina Games but the International Olympic Committee says he cannot wear a helmet painted to honor Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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The SAVE Act would require American citizens to show documents like a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. More than 21 million Americans lack ready access to those documents, effectively meaning they wouldn't be able to cast their ballots.
— Axios (@axios.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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The U.S. says that it hit a vessel allegedly transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor in the second such strike in the past four days.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump tells Axios that he might send a second carrier to strike Iran if talks fail
— Axios (@axios.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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The White House plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four Democrat-led states, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 10, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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US consumers unexpectedly held their spending steady in December as the labor market stagnated and feelings about the economy slipped. https://cnn.it/4trAy8D
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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NEW: Facing bipartisan criticism over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says that he had no personal relationship with Epstein but acknowledged visiting the late sex offender's island while on a family vacation.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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After bruising day, UK's Starmer pledges to never walk away from his job reut.rs/4qmE8hn
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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BREAKING: The FBI releases images that it says were recovered from surveillance video at Nancy Guthrie's house. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/45VVQ4e
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey reut.rs/4kqhinI
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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