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NPR (Frank Langfitt) - How Americans see China now Tue May 12 22:35:01 2026

As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.

As President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.Open

NPR (Clay Masters) - Omaha's U.S. House race will test candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines Tue May 12 22:34:59 2026

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?Open

NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina) - South Carolina Lawmakers Halt Redistricting Efforts Tue May 12 22:31:18 2026

Some Republicans had worried that carving up the district held by Representative James E. Clyburn, the state’s only Democratic congressman, could backfire on them.

NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina and Nick Corasaniti) - The South Carolina Republican Who Defied Trump on Redistricting Tue May 12 22:31:18 2026

Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American values. “I’m voting no.”

NYTIMES (Matthew Cullen) - Inflation Accelerates as Iran War Drives Up Energy Costs Tue May 12 22:31:17 2026

Also, Russia keeps attacking U.S. companies in Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.