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Sen. Manchin blasts Biden for ‘deficiency of leadership’ in debt ceiling negotiations, praises McCarthy

Fox News Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., slammed President Biden for showing a “deficiency of leadership” on debt ceiling negotiations with Republicans after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said a bill Is forthcoming. McCarthy announced his chamber would be moving forward with a bill to raise the debt limit and cut back on spending following months of…

Department of Defense Deploys Capabilities in Support of U.S. Embassy Personnel in Sudan

Defense.gov The Defense Department is monitoring the situation in Sudan and conducting prudent planning for various contingencies. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3369090/department-of-defense-deploys-capabilities-in-support-of-us-embassy-personnel-i/

Trump solidifies early endorsement and polling lead over DeSantis, other potential 2024 contenders

Fox News Former President Trump is hosting a gathering Thursday night at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, for the growing number of House Republicans from Florida who have endorsed his 2024 presidential campaign. That list — already at seven as of Wednesday night — grew by one on Thursday morning as Rep. Michael…

DeSantis Signs Law Lowering Death Penalty Threshold in Florida

New York Times The change will allow juries in the state to recommend a death sentence even if as many as four jurors vote against it, the lowest threshold in the nation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/us/desantis-death-penalty-florida.html

West Coast Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal on Port Automation

Wall Street Journal The agreement in the long-running talks clears one big hurdle and leaves negotiators to focus on wages. https://www.wsj.com/articles/west-coast-dockworkers-reach-tentative-deal-on-port-automation-b4b828fe

What 20/20 Vision Really Means

Wall Street Journal It’s a way to measure the smallest angle we need between the edges of things in order to see them clearly, compared to other people https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-20-20-vision-really-means-2f10a126

Texas lawmakers hold hearing for proposed gun restrictions, parents of Uvalde shooting victims speak out

Fox News It was getting close to midnight Tuesday when Kimberly Mata-Rubio finally got her first chance since the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde — nearly one year ago — to ask Texas lawmakers to their faces to pass proposed restrictions on guns that had finally gotten a hearing. Sobbing, she pleaded for them…

Richard Riordan, Mayor of an Uneasy Los Angeles, Dies at 92

New York Times He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/us/politics/richard-riordan-dead.html

The Labor Market Might Be Bending; It Isn’t Breaking

Wall Street Journal There are now many signs of a welcome cooling in hiring activity. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-labor-market-might-be-bending-it-isnt-breaking-8548c284

BuzzFeed Moves to Close BuzzFeed News, Lays Off 15% of Staff

Wall Street Journal Chief revenue officer and chief operating officer will depart as media company faces ongoing challenges. https://www.wsj.com/articles/buzzfeed-moves-to-close-buzzfeed-news-lays-off-15-of-staff-b2aa7ab8