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.
President Trump hasn't made up his mind yet on whether he wants to send American forces into Iran and seize the country's nuclear material, which would be a very dangerous operation, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. was informed about a plan for an Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field but did not take part in it, AP source says. Follow the latest updates:
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Trump and Netanyahu have spoken almost every day since the war began. Trump told Axios that they're "working great together." But U.S. officials realize the two countries' endgames and risk tolerance may diverge as the 19-day-old war continues.
— Axios (@axios.com) March 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, relentless attacks by cheap Iranian drones are being fended off by multi-million-dollar U.S. interceptors. How long can the math hold up? n.pr/4urGr66
— NPR (@npr.org) March 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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BREAKING: U.S. clears the way for more oil sales from post-Maduro Venezuela as Trump tries to boost the world oil supply during the Iran war.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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The Israeli military expanded its airstrikes on central Beirut on Wednesday, destroying buildings and sending residents fleeing from neighborhoods that had been considered safe, in a sharp escalation of its campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) March 18, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as officials brace for economic fallout from the war with Iran. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4brW8Sc
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Law enforcement needs a warrant to get your location data from cell phone providers. But the FBI has found an alternative avenue: Buying that information directly from data brokers.
— Politico (@politico.com) March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Philadelphia International Airport announced Wednesday it was temporarily closing two more security checkpoints due to ongoing TSA staffing shortages.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Breaking News: A New York City high school student arrested by immigration agents nearly a year ago has been released from federal custody. He was the first reported case of a public school student in the city being taken by federal immigration agents since President Trump returned to office.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) March 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominated by President Trump to lead DHS, shared stories of overseas experiences despite no military service. Ahead of the senator’s confirmation hearing, his claims, including attempts to enter Afghanistan, have puzzled colleagues.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard tells Sen. Mark Warner that she only observed the FBI's execution of a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election hub in January, and did not participate in the action because that would not have been appropriate.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) March 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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The head of the US Postal Service has warned lawmakers that the storied 250-year-old agency is at a “critical juncture” and will run out of cash in less than a year unless Congress allows it to borrow more money and charge more for postage. https://cnn.it/3PfwlFo
— CNN (@cnn.com) March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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A statue of Caesar Rodney, who signed the Declaration of Independence and also enslaved over 200 people, was removed in Wilmington, Delaware, during racial reckoning protests in 2020. It will now be displayed in D.C. for America’s 250th birthday.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) March 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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