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The Trump administration wants to exert greater control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms despite the primary role states play in overseeing elections.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions against Iran and said President Trump is imploring world leaders to join in on the "economic asphyxiation" of Tehran. Bessent said there would be no exemptions to the sanctions, which could indirectly affect China. Also, Bessent said President Trump would like Canada to return to trade talks in good faith. NBC News' Christine Romans and Monica Alba report.

In a post on social media, President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canada for imported cars, trucks, automobile parts and steel after Canadian Prime Minister Carney said he would retaliate economically. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from the White House on the escalating trade tensions.

The Lindsay Clancy trial picked up Monday on the cross examination of prosecution rebuttal witness Dr. Avram Mack. NBC News' Steven Romo and legal analyst Misty Marris discuss takeaways from the morning's testimony.

NBC News’ correspondent, who has spent years in China, will answer reader questions in a Q&A for subscribers on Tuesday.

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.