Prologue Journal – Page 35250 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian Attack in Sloviansk, Ukraine, Kills Toddler

New York Times The 2-year-old boy and at least seven other people were killed after a Russian attack in Sloviansk, Ukrainian officials said. His father is believed to still be trapped in the carnage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/ukraine-strike-sloviansk-toddler.html

Syrian foreign minister to visit Algeria -Algerian state radio

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739267

Elon Musk’s Towering SpaceX Rocket Set for Test Flight

Wall Street Journal SpaceX said it could try to launch Starship to space for the first time as soon as Monday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musks-towering-spacex-rocket-set-for-test-flight-f1c46d45

Jailed WSJ Reporter in Letter Home Says He Is ‘Not Losing Hope’

Wall Street Journal The handwritten letter in Russian is the first direct communication Evan Gershkovich has had with his family. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jailed-wsj-reporter-in-letter-home-says-he-is-not-losing-hope-4cbbd1af

Tim Scott’s ‘Land of Opportunity’

Wall Street Journal The Senator’s optimistic conservatism may stand out in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tim-scott-presidential-primary-gop-south-carolina-conservatism-2c4b2cce

Supreme Court 9, Administrative State 0

Wall Street Journal The Justices rule that individuals can take a constitutional challenge to federal agencies directly to federal court. https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-axon-v-ftc-sec-v-cochran-administrative-state-federal-court-elena-kagan-43f6b20

Mike Pompeo Says He Won’t Run for President in 2024

New York Times “This isn’t our moment,” said Mr. Pompeo, referring to himself and his wife, as he announced that he would not seek the Republican nomination for president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/mike-pompeo-president-2024.html

Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons

Washington Post THE DISCORD LEAKS | One balloon flew over a U.S. carrier strike group in the Pacific, and another circumnavigated the globe with sophisticated surveillance technology. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/14/chinese-spy-balloon-leaked-documents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739265

A Texas-Sized Energy Fiasco

Wall Street Journal Austin passes subsidies for gas power to counter wind-power subsidies that have destabilized the state electric grid. https://www.wsj.com/articles/texas-gas-power-subsidies-energy-wind-power-senate-dan-patrick-republicans-ae6d2367