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Transnistria sees Moldova’s armament as security threat, says top diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the Munich Security Conference in this year’s February, Moldovan President Maia Sandu asked Western countries to help modernize the country’s army, purchase weapons and air defense systems https://tass.com/world/1611957

Attacks on Sumy Oblast: almost 140 strikes recorded in one day

Pravda Ukraine The Russian occupiers carried out 14 attacks on the border hromadas [a hromada is an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed.] in Sumy Oblast on 1 May; 139 strikes were recorded. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/2/7400241/

Michigan Gov. Whitmer loosens deadlines for military, overseas voters

Fox News Overseas voters and military members from Michigan will have more time to cast their absentee ballots in future elections under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. All absentee ballots were previously required to be received at local clerk’s offices by 8 p.m. on Election Day. While military and overseas voters will have…

Biden quietly backs behemoth natural gas project despite pleas from climate activists

Fox News The Biden administration formally issued a record of decision Monday to green-light a massive Alaska natural gas pipeline and export project that’s strongly opposed by environmental groups. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) finalized decision reaffirms the original 2020 approval of the project under the Trump administration but amends it to include additional environmental…

Prosperity Requires a Stable Dollar

Wall Street Journal By trying to do too much, the Fed has given us a volatile currency. I’d change that as president. https://www.wsj.com/articles/prosperity-requires-a-stable-dollar-federal-reserve-fomc-rates-easing-2024-vivek-bdfed87b

Arkansas Gets Medicaid Back to Normal

Wall Street Journal The Covid-19 public-health emergency expanded the rolls, reducing resources for low-income and disabled people. https://www.wsj.com/articles/arkansas-gets-medicaid-back-to-normal-insurance-healthcare-arkansas-governor-congress-covid-emergency-bd1823b8

The Bright Side of Biden vs. Trump

Wall Street Journal Both of them claim to support ‘freedom.’ Even if they don’t, that’s a good sign about America. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-bright-side-of-biden-vs-trump-freedom-liberty-economics-campaign-3db35208

Taiwan’s KMT opposition looking for a sense of purpose ahead of next year’s presidential vote

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The party is struggling to appeal to younger voters, but may yet turn to an old familiar face for the election. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219038/taiwans-kmt-opposition-looking-sense-purpose-ahead-next-years-presidential-vote?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia and Ukraine Step Up Attacks Amid Signs That Counteroffensive Is Near

New York Times Russian forces were reportedly moving into defensive positions, as Ukraine’s defense chief said the military was “reaching the finish line” for a major push to reclaim occupied land. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war.html

Six Dead After Dust Storm Causes Crashes on Interstate 55 in Illinois

New York Times Up to 80 vehicles were involved in pileup crashes after a dust storm swept through central Illinois, the police said, forcing the closure of Interstate 55, a key artery in the region. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/us/dust-storm-illinois-i55-crash.html