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Tennessee Democratic lawmakers expelled over gun-control protest hope to reclaim seats

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-738902

FBI sought to develop sources in Catholic churches to combat domestic terrorism, docs show

Fox News The FBI recently sought to develop sources inside Christian churches and Catholic dioceses as part of an effort to combat domestic terrorism, according to internal documents released by House Judiciary Committee on Monday. The internal documents — obtained last month by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.,…

DoD Releases Defense Contract Finance Study

Defense.gov The Defense Department released the findings of its Defense Contract Finance Study, an effort to comprehensively assess the effect that DOD contract financing and profit policies have on the defense industry. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3357054/dod-releases-defense-contract-finance-study/

Pfizer CEO and Other Drug Company Leaders Condemn Texas Abortion Pill Ruling

New York Times More than 250 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and, if it stands, would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/health/abortion-ruling-pharma-executives.html

Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted in Tacoma, Wash., Area Days After Vessel Fire

New York Times A fishing boat carrying fuel and Freon caught fire on Saturday, raising concerns about smoky conditions in nearby cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/fire-fishing-boat-puget-sound.html

In Coral Gables, a Waterfront Home Set on 2 Acres Asks $69.9 Million

Wall Street Journal The seller is Spanish Broadcasting System chief executive Raúl Alarcón, who made several upgrades to the property after purchasing it for $12 million in 2006. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-coral-gables-a-waterfront-home-set-on-2-acres-asks-69-9-million-c0b2393e

Dalai Lama Apologizes After Video of Kiss With Boy at Public Event Stirs Criticism Online

Wall Street Journal “Suck on my tongue,” the Tibetan leader told a boy during a talk in India in February. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dalai-lama-apologizes-after-video-of-kiss-with-boy-at-public-event-stirs-criticism-online-1ce81e43

Buttigieg pressured by Democrats to reform ‘racist traffic enforcement’

Fox News More than two dozen Democrats have signed a letter calling on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to reform what they describe as “racist traffic enforcement” against Black people. A group of 27 Democrats, including “Squad” Reps. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Cori Bush of Missouri, Jamaal Bowman of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota,…

World Bank Chief Calls Russia’s Arrest of Gershkovich a Brazen Act

Wall Street Journal David Malpass spoke on the first day of the bank’s semiannual meetings in Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/world-bank-chief-calls-russias-arrest-of-gershkovich-a-brazen-act-98b68a74

Debt Standoff Between China and U.S. Hurts Poor Countries, Zambia’s President Warns

Wall Street Journal In an interview, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said finding an agreement on restructuring Zambia’s debt will send an important signal to other highly indebted developing countries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-standoff-between-china-and-u-s-hurts-poor-countries-zambias-president-warns-3f34f762