The New York Times

1. Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms

   “Donald Trump has 99 problems going into the midterms,” one Democratic strategist said. “But money ain’t one.”

2. Susan Collins Runs for Re-election in Must-Win Senate Seat for Democrats

   The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, but she has held off Democratic challenges before.

3. Malinowski Concedes to Mejia, a Progressive Activist, in New Jersey Race

   Tom Malinowski, who was battered by negative advertising, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a political organizer running for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s vacant seat in Congress, on a “hard-won victory.”

4. Antonio Delgado Drops Out of NY Governor Race

   After falling out with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado mounted a challenge from the left. But his campaign failed to gain traction.

5. Homeland Security Shutdown Nears Amid Stalemate on Immigration Agent Curbs

   Republicans have so far spurned most of Democrats’ demands to rein in federal agents carrying out President Trump’s immigration crackdown, threatening a homeland security funding bill ahead of a Friday deadline.