New York Times

1. What People in China Say of Trump

   Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.

2. China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot

   Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.

3. Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot

   Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

4. South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps

   Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.

5. Trump’s Remark on Americans’ Finances and Iran War Points to GOP Midterm Challenges

   Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”