A.M. Edition for April 16. Washington dusts off its World War II playbook, asking manufacturers like GM and Ford to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-approaches-automakers-manufacturers-to-boost-weapons-production-19538557?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">ramp up weapons production</a>. Plus, we look at why pricier fuel is putting <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/spirits-bankruptcy-exit-in-flux-as-jet-fuel-prices-surge-4a9f9dba?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">Spirit Airlines’ future in doubt</a>. And <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/europe-drafts-postwar-plan-to-free-up-hormuz-without-u-s-5638f5f8?mod=WSJ_WNPOD">Europe drafts a plan</a> to protect the Strait of Hormuz after fighting stops. But as WSJ’s <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/max-colchester">Max Colchester</a> explains, it risks agitating President Trump who has appealed for immediate help with the Iran war. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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