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 suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself Wednesday.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won’t last long reut.rs/3UP3QkA
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Iranian officials accuse the U.S. military of striking a wedding party in the southern part of the country, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. U.S. Central Command is investigating, according to a U.S. official, who said the military had been conducting strikes in the vicinity.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump’s Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. n.pr/4gzJowM
— NPR (@npr.org) September 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s ouster
— Politico (@politico.com) September 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Frank Kendall, former Air Force Secretary, told CNN that Army officers are being blocked from promotion over perceived ties to DEI, particularly minority and female candidates, and that the current climate of fear in the military is unlike anything he’s seen in his career.
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Germany is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig Airport last month after authorities found drones rigged with explosives, including one near a Ukrainian plane. In a statement, Russia’s embassy in Germany called Berlin’s claims about the Leipzig attack absurd and unsubstantiated.
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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A lawyer for an anonymous whistleblower says Postal Service plans for an unusual verification rule, combined with a hastily built online system, could delay mail ballots from reaching eligible voters. n.pr/4i8r136
— NPR (@npr.org) September 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Trump’s oil deal could scuttle Venezuelan democracy, opposition fears
— Politico (@politico.com) September 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Pierre Damas Bel of Springfield, Ohio, expressed feeling “shame and humiliation” at having to wear an ankle monitor. The college student died by suicide days later. ICE said it does not comment on the cause of death while an investigation is pending.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors who say they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to put the 23-year-old on trial on a charge of aggravated murder, which could see him face the death penalty.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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The Kennedy Center has taken down a stick figure sculpture on the grounds as President Donald Trump has aimed to reshape the performing arts institution, including with new art. https://cnn.it/4i9yU8u
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The coins were struck to “honor 250 years of great American heritage,” the U.S. Mint wrote on its website. https://to.pbs.org/46BZiAI
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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