New York Times

1. Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

   Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated.

2. Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins

   President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis.

3. 6 Takeaways From Elections in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Beyond

   In Virginia, New Jersey and beyond, Democratic voters powered their candidates to victory and sent a warning sign to President Trump and his Republican Party.

4. Key Justices on Supreme Court Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs

   The Supreme Court is considering whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to impose tariffs on scores of countries.

5. How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips

   Carmakers and their suppliers are piecing together new supply chains after a Chinese-owned company in the Netherlands was caught in the middle of the trade war, revealing European vulnerabilities.