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View in your browser     The 10 essential reads you missed this week President Trump is scrambling to quell questions about his stewardship of the economy amid mounting concerns of a recession that could pose a major threat to his reelection campaign. Here's other important news of the week:   Manufacturing shrinks, raising questions for Trump The risks of an economic recession are on the rise, but the country's manufacturing sector is already there, Niv Elis reports.     Volatile presidential polls spark new round of anxieties Trying to figure out the state of the Democratic presidential race? Get in line. Public opinion surveys have varied by the day, particularly in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire, where some candidates can point to individual polls to argue they are building momentum, Jonathan Easley writes.     Democratic contenders unload on news media The Democratic presidential contenders are letting loose with a barrage of attacks against the news media, ripping national outlets for what they view as biased coverage of their campaigns or unfair double standards in covering President Trump, Jonathan Easley reports.     Assault weapons ban picks up steam in Congress An assault weapons ban is picking up steam in the House and on the 2020 campaign trail as Democrats search for a way to respond to two recent mass shootings while putting greater political pressure on recalcitrant Republican leaders, Scott Wong writes.     Trump crosses new line with Omar, Tlaib, Israel move President Trump broke new ground on Thursday when he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deny two Muslim congresswomen entrance to the country for a fact-finding visit, accusing them of harboring hatred toward “Israel & all Jewish people,” The Hill's staff reports.     Republicans offer support for Steve King challenger House Republican lawmakers are openly expressing support for Rep. Steve King’s (R-Iowa) main primary challenger after the incumbent’s latest controversial remarks about abortion, rape and incest, Juliegrace Brufke and Cristina Marcos write.     Native American advocates question 2020 Democrats' commitment Native American advocates are raising concerns over some of the 2020 Democratic presidential contenders' commitment to their issues amid absences at a conference in Iowa next week, Julia Manchester reports.     Biden's gaffes pile up, worrying some supporters Joe Biden’s string of gaffes is raising questions among Democrats about his ability to beat President Trump in 2020, Amie Parnes writes.     New intel chief inherits host of challenges Former Navy Vice Adm. Joseph Maguire took over as acting director of national intelligence (DNI) this week, thrusting him atop an intelligence community undergoing a broad shake-up in senior leadership, Morgan Chalfant writes.     2020 Democrats fight to claim Obama's mantle on health care Democratic presidential candidates are vying for former President Obama's mantle on health care, arguing that he would support their stance in the raging debate over "Medicare for All," Peter Sullivan reports.       © Getty: Protesters have gathered for weeks in Hong Kong to demonstrate against a controversial extradition bill and police brutality.   Read more from The Hill

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