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.
The Trump administration is trying to lay claim to Iranian oil tankers by reviving a centuries-old maritime law.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Brent oil price above $96 per barrel after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) September 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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A U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Thursday that Iran’s attacks overnight didn’t impact any military facilities in the Middle East where U.S. forces are based, including in Kuwait, which was targeted by Iranian forces.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Feds charge ICE agent with lying about circumstances leading up to his shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant earlier this year, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/3SH11l5
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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The Trump administration threatens to withdraw support for the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leadership of presenting a “radical ideology” that weakens “shared American identity” in the latest effort to pressure the institution to change its presentations and practices.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Trump officials will present plans to permanently fence Lafayette Square, the public park across the street from the White House. It has been a longtime Secret Service priority, but some preservationists and civic leaders are concerned.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) September 3, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Secret Service failed to update protection policies for decades, report finds
— Politico (@politico.com) September 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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The lawmakers wrote that they share “grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats.” n.pr/4zRJmaX
— NPR (@npr.org) September 3, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape. https://to.pbs.org/4xE0gIL
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy asked to remove Pennsylvania measles death from CDC tally, sources say reut.rs/3SE3AUZ
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 3, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Elon Musk’s super PAC has disclosed its first spending on behalf of Republican candidates, providing roughly $800,000 to help congressional contenders across several states, new filings show. https://cnn.it/4qStz7L
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Tropical Storm Edouard has brought torrential rain and flooding to parts of Texas and has left tens of thousands without power.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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