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.
US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4xmwWWr
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca. The deal aligns the Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has rained missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters reut.rs/4w6BIGx
— Reuters (@reuters.com) August 7, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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The Pentagon aims to conduct the first tests for its futuristic space-based missile defense program by yearend, with flight demonstrations of the unproven technology slated for 2027, people familiar with the matter said.
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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BREAKING: The Senate passes legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham providing the final push. The bill must still pass the House.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July and previous months were revised lower, suggesting the labor market may be facing challenges
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) August 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom renovation
— Politico (@politico.com) August 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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President Trump is once again attempting to put restrictions on who is automatically guaranteed citizenship after being born in the U.S., just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his attempt to end birthright citizenship.
— NPR (@npr.org) August 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that trade negotiations with the United States had turned "nasty" after President Donald Trump derided America's neighbor and its leadership while threatening to expand tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/4w7NRLn
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) August 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her from her post because of allegations of mortgage fraud, according to a letter to Cook obtained by CBS News.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) August 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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NEW: Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department. https://to.pbs.org/4wk07sp
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) August 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to a record low — yet another sign that the Colorado River system is spiraling further into crisis. https://cnn.it/4wccO8E
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Hiroshima marks the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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President Donald Trump distanced himself from voters’ ire with Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, telling Punchbowl News in an interview released Friday he thinks voters are angry with the party more generally, but not him. https://cnn.it/4w9AtXb
— CNN (@cnn.com) August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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