Indiana and Ohio will conduct primary elections on Tuesday, May 5, marking the latest contests in what has proven to be a significant midterm election cycle. The primaries come as state races continue to dominate the political calendar with Congress currently in recess.
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Iowa on the same day to campaign for Republican candidates. His focus will center on supporting Rep. Zach Nunn's reelection bid in Iowa's 3rd congressional district, an area deemed competitive in the broader midterm landscape.
Back in Washington, investigative work related to the Epstein Files continues to advance. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, May 6, for a voluntary, closed-door interview. The session will address questions regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, particularly regarding reports that he had lunch with Epstein at his island residence after publicly stating he had ended ties with the financier.
The week also marks National Small Business Week, an observance promoted by the Small Business Administration. The designation is intended to recognize and celebrate America's entrepreneurs and small business owners.
