David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, is testifying for a third day about what prosecutors say was a three-man conspiracy with Michael Cohen and Donald Trump to aid his bid for the presidency by burying damaging stories. Follow live. nyti.ms/4b1Vj0C

Supporters of new legislation in Tennessee that allows some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the state’s schools safer. Many parents and educators are not convinced. The bill is expected to soon become law. nyti.ms/4b8wuQE

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From @TheAthletic: Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness to corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black, our columnist writes. This isn't a disparagement of her accomplishments. nyti.ms/3QivK3f

Breaking News: Dozens of U.S. Special Operations forces will withdraw from Chad in the coming days, the second blow in a week to American policy in Africa. nyti.ms/4b2Ubdi