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Sen. Fetterman tweets image holding 420 flag to acknowledge cannabis holiday

Fox News Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., on Thursday tweeted out a photo acknowledging 4/20, an unofficial holiday dedicated to smoking and celebrating marijuana. In the photo, the hoody-wearing senator is holding up a flag bearing the phrase, “It’s 420 somewhere.” The “420” appears to resemble a marijuana joint. Marijuana leaves are scattered throughout the flag. …

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Wall Street Journal Selections from ‘Big Tree’ by Brian Selznick https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-closer-look-7848f809

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Wall Street Journal Selections from ‘How Birds Sleep’ by David Obuchowski, illustrated by Sarah Pedry https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-closer-look-4f8fbe07

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Wall Street Journal Selections from ‘Arborama’ by Lisa Voisard https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-closer-look-ac8ae53f

Bud Shuster, Unabashed ‘Asphalt King’ of Congress, Dies at 91

New York Times A Pennsylvania Republican, he targeted a disproportionate share of federal highway funds to his Appalachian district during his 28 years in the House. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/us/bud-shuster-dead.html

Guo Wengui Denied Bail While Awaiting Trial in New York

Wall Street Journal The exiled Chinese businessman has been in jail on fraud and money-laundering charges since March. https://www.wsj.com/articles/guo-wengui-denied-bail-while-awaiting-trial-in-new-york-47755986

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Wall Street Journal Selections from ‘How Old is a Whale?’ by Lily Murray, illustrated by Jesse Hodgson https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-closer-look-133b28ae

I.R.S. Official Is Said to Assert Political Meddling in Hunter Biden Inquiry

New York Times An agent overseeing the agency’s portion of the investigation into the president’s son is asking Congress for whistle-blower protection to discuss what he says is misconduct in the case. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/us/politics/hunter-biden-investigation-irs.html

Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant

Fox News A Michigan Senate committee gave final legislative approval to allocate $175 million in state funds to a factory planned by Chinese manufacturer Gotion in northern Michigan that proponents say will create thousands of jobs and be a boon for the local economy. The funds were approved in a narrow vote Thursday by the…

Residents erupt as Michigan Democrats approve funding for Chinese-backed green energy project: ‘I’m angry’

Fox News Michigan residents blasted Democratic state lawmakers during a public hearing Thursday where public funding was later approved to facilitate the construction of a Chinese-backed project. During the Michigan state Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, lawmakers led by Democratic state Sen. Sarah Anthony, the panel’s chair, gave final approval of $175 million in taxpayer funding…