How voters feel about the economy: 4 takeaways from the latest polls

The federal government's effort to downsize may lead to increased privatization and automation. This shift raises concerns about the accessibility and fairness of services for Americans reliant on government support, per commentary from Brookings.

New export restrictions imposed by China on rare earth elements have significant implications for U.S. sourcing of these critical materials, particularly for defense technologies. The restrictions require licenses for exports, potentially disrupting supply chains and impacting U.S. firms, especially in the defense sector, per commentary from Center for Strategic and International Studies.

President Trump’s latest tariff plan is under fire from a conservative think tank, which says the math behind it is both flawed and misleading.

• Donald Trump focused on separating himself from his party's extreme policies and addressing key voter concerns like the economy and abortion.

Cato Institute expert Robert A. Levy writes that U.S. SupremeCourt Chief Justice Roberts will be "concerned about political repercussions" if Trump is disqualified from running.

Levy also argues that liberal justices will likely lean toward allowing voting citizens to decide if Trump should be President.

• China's decision to ban the export of rare minerals affects U.S. national, economic, and rare earth security, given that rare earth elements are crucial in defense and technology sectors.
• The U.S. has and should expedite its efforts to address its vulnerability in this area through funding decisions to enhance domestic rare earth processing capabilities.