Jason French

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Graphics Editor at The Wall Street Journal

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America let its military-industrial might wither. China’s is booming.

1 week ago | livemint.com | Jon Emont |Daniel Michaels |Ming Li |Jason French

Adapting to the dual challenge of China’s military and its economy has been a focus of U.S. administrations for years. America is losing ground. Modern warfare is a contest of industrial might, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown. Both sides are burning through arsenals of artillery shells, rockets and military vehicles. Automated factories now spit out drones day and night. Even an old-fashioned howitzer requires precision manufacturing.
America Let Its Military-Industrial Might Wither. China’s Is Booming.

1 week ago | wsj.com | Jon Emont |Daniel Michaels |Ming Li |Jason French

A visualization of how far the U.S. has fallen behindAdapting to the dual challenge of China’s military and its economy has been a focus of U.S. administrations for years. America is losing ground. Modern warfare is a contest of industrial might, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown. Both sides are burning through arsenals of artillery shells, rockets and military vehicles. Automated factories now spit out drones day and night. Even an old-fashioned howitzer requires precision manufacturing.
Greece’s Gerapetritis Urges End to Gaza “Nightmare,” Says Europe Faces “Political Identity Crisis”

2 weeks ago | tovima.com | Alyssa Lukpat |Adrienne Tong |Jason French |Michelle Hackman

Greece’s FM Gerapetritis calls Gaza war a “nightmare,” urges cease-fire; warns EU faces “political identity crisis” and reaffirms Greek support for Ukraine.
Sunshine, Showers, and Climbing Temps on Wednesday

2 weeks ago | tovima.com | Alyssa Lukpat |Adrienne Tong |Jason French |Michelle Hackman

Wednesday serves up a blend of sunshine and springtime surprises. Whether you're heading to the beach or the mountains, pack for warmth but prepare for a quick shower if you're north of the isthmus. Sunday brings a mix of early summer warmth and classic spring variability.
From Arrest to Removal: How the Deportation Process Works

2 weeks ago | tovima.com | Alyssa Lukpat |Adrienne Tong |Jason French |Michelle Hackman

President Trump has moved to fulfill a campaign pledge by accelerating deportation efforts, in part with the controversial use of a wartime law to expedite removals.
From Arrest to Removal: How the Deportation Process Works

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Alyssa Lukpat |Adrienne Tong |Jason French |Michelle Hackman

President Trump has moved to fulfill a campaign pledge by accelerating deportation efforts, in part with the controversial use of a wartime law to expedite removals. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement data show a higher pace of arrests since Trump took office, but a slightly slower pace for deportations than in the final year of the Biden administration. For immigrants living in the country, here’s how a deportation generally unfolds:Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Tipping Is Everywhere and Consumers Are Fed Up. Here’s How Some Are Coping.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Heather Haddon |Jason French |Stephanie Stamm

(You got a bottled water at an airport concession stand) No tipNo tip You get two cappuccinos to go along with a muffin Add a tip (You ordered two cappuccinos and a muffin to go) No tipNo tip You have a sit-down meal at a restaurant with a bottle of wine Add a tip (You had a sit-down meal at a restaurant with a bottle of wine) No tipNo tip You have a sit-down meal at a nice restaurant, but the service is bad Add a tip (You had a sit-down meal at a nice restaurant, but the service was bad) No...
Income Taxes and Brackets: How Your Tax Rate Actually Works

1 month ago | wsj.com | Ashlea Ebeling |Jason French |Stephanie Stamm

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A State-by-State Guide to Early Voting Ahead of Election Day

Sep 23, 2024 | wsj.com | Alyssa Lukpat |Mariah Timms |Jason French

What you need to know to cast your ballot before Nov. 5 where you liveYour browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:23This article is in your queue. It has never been easier to vote in a presidential election. Election officials have kept many of the early-voting options they implemented during the height of the pandemic, making this the first presidential election to offer expansive mail-in and in-person voting options.
What TikTok Is Showing America’s Youth About the War in Gaza

Dec 20, 2023 | wsj.com | Sam Schechner |Rob Barry |Georgia Wells |Jason French

Imagine your 13-year-old signs up for TikTok and, while scrolling through videos, lingers on footage of explosions, rockets and terrified families from the war in Israel and Gaza. Your child doesn’t search or follow any accounts. But just pausing on videos about the conflict leads the app to start serving up more war-related content.