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 President Donald Trump says that he rejects Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "unacceptable." https://cnn.it/3Vxspms
— CNN (@cnn.com) September 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS News in an interview that despite an "atmosphere of distrust," Iran would "abide by whatever we commit to" if the U.S. accepted Tehran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Trump says he approved fuel economy standards ending Biden EV mandate reut.rs/4hgdpSA
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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White House blocks CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One
— Politico (@politico.com) September 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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US touts coal purchases, progress on trade vehicle, following Xi visit
— Politico (@politico.com) September 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Trump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal reut.rs/4Au2a0d
— Reuters (@reuters.com) September 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which saw major cuts at the outset of Trump’s second term, has released its long-awaited plan less than six weeks from Election Day.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 25, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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With midterms 38 days away, Republicans coast to coast are getting pulled under by a violent undertow fueled by Trump's unpopularity.
— Axios (@axios.com) September 26, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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The proposed permanent US military base in Poland, dubbed Fort Trump, will cost as much as $4.4 billion and could open as early as in 2029, according to newspaper Rzeczpospolita
— Bloomberg News (@bloomberg.com) September 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primary elections. n.pr/4iP3KUc
— NPR (@npr.org) September 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. https://to.pbs.org/4hAmdSi
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) September 26, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) September 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Thousands of people are without power across the East Coast as a nor'easter rips through the area. Forecasters expect significant winds and rain throughout the weekend.
— NPR (@npr.org) September 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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