New York Times

• Parties End the Midterm Election With Their Closing Arguments

  Republicans, worried about losing control of Congress, are sending dire warnings about the opposing party. Democrats are trying to keep their focus on affordability, corruption and President Trump.

• Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan

  The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

• Can You Trust the Midterm Polls? Three Times Journalists Talk It Out.

  Members of the team behind the Times/Siena Poll on what the data show, how they’ve improved their methodology and what it means to be “right.”

• Identity Politics Have Entered a New Phase

  Since Trump’s return, discussions of diversity have gone quiet. This year’s midterms have shown that Americans could be ready for something new.

• Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal

  States like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that have worked to rebalance from a dependence on energy have seen growth plunge in a year of strife.