The New York Times

1. How Democrats Used the Word ‘Affordability’ to Take On Trump

   Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

2. Why Middle-Class Americans Say Life Is Unaffordable

   Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.

3. Koch Political Operation Spent Nearly $550 Million During 2024 Cycle

   The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut.

4. Vivek Ramaswamy Challenges Conservatives on Surging Anti-Indian Hate

   The leading Republican candidate for Ohio governor is calling out his party for rising intolerance, including against Indian American immigrants and their children, like him.

5. 6 Takeaways From the First Batch of the Epstein Files

   Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.