This week, primaries and special elections in five states set the tone as midterms inch closer. Is a “blue wave” coming for Democrats? There’s more news from Paul Manafort’s trial — and more sanctions abroad, including on Iran and Russia. We also check in on the diplomatic flare-up between Saudi Arabia and Canada.

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