Russia’s Plot to Kill a German Defense CEO

Armin Papperger, the chief executive officer of Rheinmetall AG, Germany’s largest defense company, became a Russian target following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine as Rheinmetall provided Ukraine with armored vehicles, military trucks, and ammunition. Stephanie Baker has the details in today’s “Big Take” on Bloomberg Television.

Texas governor warns Democrats who left state

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) threatened to remove Democrats from the state House if they don’t return by 3 PM today. Texas House Democrats left the state to try and block an aggressively partisan redrawing of the state’s congressional map orchestrated by Republicans with the support of President Donald Trump.