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France’s Macron Seeks to Calm Trans-Atlantic Uproar Over Taiwan Remarks

Wall Street Journal The French president reaffirmed France’s support for Taiwan’s status quo and defended his push for more European autonomy from the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/frances-macron-seeks-to-calm-trans-atlantic-uproar-over-taiwan-remarks-d5dbf457

Pentagon Intelligence Leak Spotlights Russian Infighting, Wagner’s Role in Ukraine War

Wall Street Journal The U.S. says Kyiv remains confident in its ability to launch a counteroffensive. https://www.wsj.com/articles/intelligence-leak-spotlights-russian-infighting-wagners-role-in-ukraine-war-c0f14632

Donald Trump Sues Former Lawyer Michael Cohen

Wall Street Journal The former president, who is seeking more than $500 million in damages, says Mr. Cohen breached his professional obligations through is frequent podcasts, books and media appearances. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-sues-former-lawyer-michael-cohen-9760da77

The Right Amount of Cards, Cash and ID to Carry in Your Wallet

Wall Street Journal As wallets get thinner, here’s what financial advisers say you shouldn’t leave home without. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-right-amount-of-cards-cash-and-id-to-carry-in-your-wallet-2a6a050b

Get a Big Reaction (Thursday Crossword, April 13)

Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-a-big-reaction-thursday-crossword-april-13-79fa52ca

Memphis panel unanimously votes to reinstate state Rep. Justin Pearson to Tennessee House

Fox News A Memphis, Tennessee, panel voted unanimously on Wednesday to reinstate state lawmaker Justin Pearson, who along with fellow Democrat Rep. Justin Jones, rose to national recognition and earned praise from the White House after getting booted from the Republican-run state legislature for using a bullhorn and speaking out of turn on the House…

Missouri City to Pay $3.25 Million to Settle ‘Debtors’ Prison’ Lawsuit

New York Times The lawsuit accused the City of Maplewood, a St. Louis suburb, of wrongfully jailing thousands of people in a scheme that enriched the municipality. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/debtors-prison-scheme-maplewood-missouri.html

Ukraine Needs South Korean Artillery Shells, Poland’s Prime Minister Says

New York Times Leaders in Seoul need assurances that the United States would offer support in the face of any aggressive response from China or Russia, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/ukraine-weapons-poland-south-korea.html

Virginia legislators considering Gov. Youngkin amendments, vetoes

Fox News The politically divided Virginia General Assembly has convened in Richmond to work through scores of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed amendments to legislation during a one-day session. The legislature could also challenge the Republican governor’s three vetoes Wednesday. Of the 819 measures the General Assembly sent to Youngkin during the regular session that ended…

Farmers score victory over Biden admin as judge pauses controversial eco rules

Fox News A federal judge granted a request Wednesday from a coalition of 24 states and several industry groups to block environmental regulations redefining how water sources are protected. Judge Daniel Hovland of the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota ruled that the so-called Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule announced…