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.
Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path reut.rs/4cLKIuv
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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The United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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U.S. asks for help with opening Strait of Hormuz while Trump attacks allies
— Meet the Press (@meetthepress.com) May 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Breaking News: The Trump administration has authorized more than $8.6 billion in emergency arms sales to partners in the Middle East as negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran remained at an impasse.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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⛽ Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on May 2, per AAA ⛽ • Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28) • Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began) • Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war reut.rs/4cKzXsj
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Ukrainian forces use a robotic vehicle to help an elderly woman evacuate from the Donetsk frontline.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The number of food-stamp recipients is dropping sharply as states start implementing new Trump administration rules on who qualifies for SNAP benefits. on.wsj.com/4w5Btg5
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) May 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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The makers of the abortion pill mifepristone filed an emergency appeal at the Supreme Court on Saturday urging the justices to pause a lower-court ruling that temporarily blocked Americans from accessing the drug through the mail. https://cnn.it/49iRHbV
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Spirit Airlines shuts down after rescue talks with White House fall through
— Politico (@politico.com) May 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.
— NPR (@npr.org) May 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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