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President Trump’s approval rating drops to 37% in a WSJ poll, the lowest of any president heading into a midterm election in Journal polls dating to 1990 on.wsj.com/4rRiFjj
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota doesn’t have a formal leadership role in her party, but maintains a high profile, serving as a primary target for President Trump and Republicans on.wsj.com/4hMbdSO
Chinese flags are waving everywhere in Washington this week. Will the Trump-driven flattery campaign make any difference in U.S.-China relations? Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: on.wsj.com/4huJDs8
President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a summit heavy on ceremony and light on outcomes, concealing major disagreements on trade, technology and Beijing’s support for Iran on.wsj.com/4z1qzsK
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell after an independent investigation found he repeatedly violated state policy on.wsj.com/4hoXgJ4
The White House is pressing China about suspected nuclear tests in confidential talks, and GOP lawmakers squashed the latest measure to end the Iran War. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter: on.wsj.com/4Ax1AyW
A pro-Trump ad that said it was paid for by the U.S. government aired on Fox News in major TV markets. Ethics experts said it could violate federal law. on.wsj.com/4yXD0FP
The Trump administration has been quietly holding talks with China about its rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal amid doubts over Beijing’s compliance with a 30-year test ban, U.S. officials said on.wsj.com/4hcVVq3
As President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington, both sides are spinning for effect, with low expectations. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter: on.wsj.com/3VN5Aex
TechNet is urging the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed DHS rule to charge companies $103,265 for most new H-1B visa applications on.wsj.com/4rr5rtj
Trump wants to preserve relations with Xi, but Iranian customs data show Chinese entities have made thousands of shipments of components used in drones and missiles. on.wsj.com/4hlSmgd
Nebraska independent U.S. Senate contender Dan Osborn, backed by Democrats, was heard saying on leaked tapes that Trump supporters have lives that “probably suck” on.wsj.com/3V01oYP