Trump Shifts To Midterms And Affordability After China Summit
May 18, 2026·1 day ago·via CNBC

After the China summit, Trump is turning back to the midterms and the affordability squeeze at home while the Iran war continues in the background. CNBC says the pivot puts pocketbook politics front and center, where voters usually do the judging. That is smart politics if the message stays focused on real costs, not Washington talking points. The administration is clearly trying to keep attention on the economy, not endless foreign distractions. Read more about this...