Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey seeks distance from Trump, but MAGA shadow looms  Chicago Tribune

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer  NPR Panelists Call For More Private Equity Regulation In Healthcare, Special Education  CT News Junkie… [more]

This tariff-refund portal is about to be America’s hottest website  NPR Trump administration set to launch tariff refund portal. Here’s what to know.  CBS News Companies scramble… [more]

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Rubén Gallego on why he defended Eric Swalwell — and why he regrets it now  vox.com Eric Swalwell Thought He Was Untouchable — Until He Wasn’t  Politico… [more]

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Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver  BBC US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial  Politico Trump Extends… [more]

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?  NPR In one Iowa city, public schools compete in the free market. Are students better off?  NCPR:… [more]

Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse  Al JazeeraView Full Coverage on Google News

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage  National Catholic Reporter Day Seven in Africa: Pope invites… [more]