USA – Page 9880 – Prologue Journal

Seattle, hit by tech cuts and pandemic, tries to reboot

Washington Post The city, which has sustained rapid tech growth, is looking for its next act. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/08/seattle-tech-downturn-amazon/

For Ron DeSantis, Overflowing War Chest Obscures the Challenges Ahead

New York Times As he prepares for a widely expected 2024 campaign, the Florida governor has at least $110 million in allied committees. But he will also have to navigate a series of financial and political hurdles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/ron-desantis-2024-fundraising-trump.html

Texas AG Paxton slams ‘Soros-backed’ prosecutor after jury convicts Army sergeant for shooting protester

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is lashing out at a “Soros-backed” prosecutor after a Lone Star State jury found Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, guilty in the shooting death of an armed protester in Austin during anti-police demonstrations in the summer of 2020. “Self-defense is a God-given right, not…

Biden invites Tennessee Democrats to White House after expulsion votes

Fox News President Biden invited the “Tennessee Three” to the White House on Friday. The administration said in a statement that he had praised the three state lawmakers for “seeking to ban assault weapons and standing up for our democratic values.” A social media post showed the president video-chatting with Democrats Justin Pearson, 28, Justin…

Georgia Looms Next After Trump’s Indictment in New York

New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump now faces a very different legal challenge in the culmination of a more than two-year Atlanta investigation into election interference. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/trump-georgia-election-fani-willis.html

A Week of Youthful Activism Sends Out Political Shockwaves

New York Times After Donald Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, progressives cemented two crucial victories in Wisconsin and Chicago, and, in Nashville, a firestorm erupted after the expulsion of two liberal lawmakers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/protests-trump-tennessee-chicago-wisconsin.html

Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good

New York Times After a series of violent incidents, the city is moving to pre-empt late-night partying, but businesses worry about crimping their most profitable tourism season. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/miami-beach-spring-break-curfew.html

Friends remember CashApp founder’s zest for life, while mourning his death

Washington Post Police have disclosed few details in the days since Bob Lee, 43, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/07/bob-lee-friends-remembered/

Parallel Processes Can Speed Up Weapons Acquisition, Vice Chairman Says

Defense.gov Taking the parallel versus sequential route in the acquisition process, might speed up the way the Defense Department gets new systems into the hands of warfighters, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3356205/parallel-processes-can-speed-up-weapons-acquisition-vice-chairman-says/

Readout of the U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review

Defense.gov Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Lindsey Ford hosted Singapore Ministry of Defense Deputy Secretary for Policy Kelvin Fan and Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri for the 7th U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review at the Pentagon. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3356231/readout-of-the-us-singapore-mid-term-defense-review/