Economy

Cotton said President Donald Trump would likely raise economic issues with Xi Jinping and might seek a better deal on rare earths and pharmaceuticals.

Warsh is Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, and the article reports on his confirmation prospects and financial disclosure.

Powell has said he will remain chair pro tem if a successor is not confirmed by May 15.

Durbin and Welch criticized Trump’s handling of the Iran war, including what they described as unclear objectives and inadequate congressional consultation.

Trump campaigned for Whatley, defended his economic record, and attacked Roy Cooper during a North Carolina rally.

Tran challenged Steel and raised concerns about abortion rights and the effects of a Trump return to the White House.

Gray challenged Duarte again and identified water, agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy and education as priorities.

Salas challenged Valadao again and said he would pursue lower drug prices, expanded health care and clean drinking water.

Rollins challenged Calvert again, with the article noting both campaign attacks and Democratic fundraising support for him.

Baugh sought the seat again, and he and Min exchanged criticism over their political positions.

Min ran against Scott Baugh in the seat Katie Porter left to pursue a Senate bid.

Whitesides challenged Garcia and criticized his abortion-rights position, while promoting his business experience.

Garcia faced Democrat George Whitesides in a close race, and the article described their contrasting campaign arguments.

The article contrasts Spanberger’s affordability pledges with its account of proposed taxes and her signing a bill returning Virginia to RGGI.

Sanders proposed taxing billionaires’ wealth to fund payments to others, which the author characterizes as redistribution.

The article contrasts Alford’s criticism of gas prices with his later statement that his constituents could accept temporary sacrifices at the pump.

The article contrasts Thune’s 2021 criticism of gas prices with his later prediction that prices would stabilize.

Peltola’s campaign and fishing-policy proposals draw support from many of the independent voters interviewed.

Sullivan’s fisheries record and support among some Alaskan voters are weighed against Mary Peltola’s challenge.

Sullivan is Peltola’s opponent in a Senate race that recent polls describe as competitive.

Peltola is polling competitively against Sullivan and has raised more campaign money than he has.

Andrews had called for multiple televised debates, arguing that voters should hear directly from both candidates.

Graham accepted an invitation to debate Annie Andrews and said she would use the debate to challenge Andrews’ positions.

Honeycutt is presenting her local roots and policy positions as she seeks to hold the district for Republicans.

Lacore is campaigning on her Navy career and policy positions as she challenges Republican nominee Jenny Costa Honeycutt.

Jeffries argued that the bill’s loopholes and tariff authority could harm Americans and leave sanctions unenforced.

McCaul defended tariffs as a way to reinforce sanctions after the House passed the bill.

The AARP poll shows Sullivan trailing Peltola, though other polls have found a closer contest.

The poll puts Peltola ahead of Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race.

Will criticized Graham’s campaign statements and urged voters to choose her Democratic opponent.

George Will urged South Carolina voters to elect Andrews over Republican candidate Darline Graham.

Will argues that Graham’s positions and stated loyalty to Trump make her a poor choice for South Carolina voters.

Will presents Andrews as the candidate South Carolinians should choose to demonstrate political independence.

The article examines polling that places Sullivan in a close reelection contest with Mary Peltola.

Polls cited in the article show Peltola with a narrow lead over Senator Dan Sullivan.

Grassley argued that an export embargo could help farmers facing high diesel prices.

Cooper leads Whatley in reported polling, while his campaign says the contest remains competitive.

Whatley is trailing Roy Cooper in polls as Republicans debate whether spending and campaign efforts can change the race.

Harvie is campaigning against Fitzpatrick by emphasizing local ties and concerns about trust in government.

Fitzpatrick’s efforts to distance himself from Trump may not be enough to secure support from voters in his competitive district.

Thune says Congress should address AI risks, while seeking regulation that does not stifle innovation.

Golden breaks with Democratic leadership, saying he supports the sanctions and is generally supportive of tariffs.

Meeks opposes the bill’s expansion of presidential tariff authority and sought changes to its trade language.

Johnson said Congress would need to approve the checks and work through how to pay for them.

Fetterman’s convention appearance drew attention as a break with his party, though sources said his decision was driven by friendship with McCormick.

The article examines Brown’s data-center campaign message alongside contributions from Google and its lobbyists.

Barrett says Lawrence’s past statements and socialist ties make him unfit for the district, while defending his own record.

Hurd is making his bipartisan record and disagreements with Trump part of his reelection pitch.

Evans co-sponsored the House-passed bill to have data-center companies pay for power infrastructure upgrades.

Johnson remains personally opposed to the legislation, but staffers reportedly said he would not block a vote if most House Republicans supported it.