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5 Reasons Democrats Picked Chicago for Their 2024 Convention

New York Times Party leaders said the choice reflected their momentum in the Midwest. But the political map was only one factor behind the decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/politics/democratic-national-convention-chicago.html

Clarence Thomas Report Puts Spotlight on Harlan Crow, an Eccentric Billionaire

New York Times The justice’s relationship with Harlan Crow has raised questions about whether a friendship can be separated from politics and intensified calls for an ethics code for the justices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/politics/clarence-thomas-harlan-crow.html

Australia Shares on Track to Open Higher

Wall Street Journal Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is set to open higher, despite a mixed close on Wall Street, which was dragged down by weakness in tech shares. https://www.wsj.com/articles/australia-shares-on-track-to-open-higher-54f92709

Biden to Celebrate Diplomacy, and His Own Irish Roots, in Belfast

New York Times President Biden will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before paying homage to his own Irish ancestry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/politics/biden-belfast-ireland-visit.html

FACT SHEET: U.S.- Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Austin and Secretary of State Blinken and their Philippine counterparts Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo and Philippines Secretary of National Defense Galvez convened the third U.S.-Philippines Ministerial Dialogue in Washington, D.C. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3359459/fact-sheet-us-philippines-22-ministerial-dialogue/

Massachusetts House Speaker unveils $654M tax cut plan

Fox News Massachusetts House Speaker Ronald Mariano on Tuesday unveiled a $654 million tax cut proposal for the 2024 fiscal year aimed at helping seniors, renters, businesses and wealthier homeowners while rewriting the law that sent about $3 billion back to taxpayers last year. The plan, which would increase to $1.1 billion in tax relief…

Readout of U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III co-chaired the third U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of National Defense Carlito Galvez, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Washington, D.C. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3359454/readout-of-us-philippines-22-ministerial-dialogue/

Lawyers Seek New Trial for Man Texas Governor Pledged to Pardon

Wall Street Journal Travis County’s district attorney asked a pardons board to consider trial evidence in the case of the fatal shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawyers-seek-new-trial-for-man-texas-governor-pledged-to-pardon-b2268482

Arizona Sports Complex Hires Financial Adviser

Wall Street Journal Legacy Cares, the developer of Bell Bank Park, will explore options after defaulting on its municipal bonds. https://www.wsj.com/articles/arizona-sports-complex-hires-financial-adviser-fd794280

Corrections & Amplifications

Wall Street Journal Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of April 12, 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corrections-amplifications-f430608c