Tariffs have forced Chinese companies to move their operations to Vietnam. Alexandra Stevenson, our Shanghai bureau chief, visits a factory in Ho Chi Minh City to see how one of the biggest challenges isn’t relocating machinery and tools, but overcoming language barriers.

Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the government shutdown. Tony Romm, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, walks us through the last several weeks of chaos around SNAP benefits.

What began with Texas drawing what could be five new Republican districts in the House of Representatives at President Trump’s behest has spiraled into a nationwide redistricting race. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national politics, gives an overview.