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Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media

A lack of comprehension and sloppy language make a mess of a new tax scheme.

Reason

New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason Why

Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.

Kiplinger

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature

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Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for 16 years

Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years just as U.S. President Donald Trump revives talk of making Canada the 51st state

AAP

Canada pushes for renewal of free trade agreement with US and Mexico

This significant push coincides with Trump's renewed discussions about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state

The Independent UK

Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.

A new Bears stadium and Gov. J.B. Pritzker himself stand to gain if the legislation passes.

Reason

After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

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A ‘tax-the-rich’ billionaire candidate? Democrats are intrigued

Tom Steyer has built his campaign for governor of California around affordability – he’s not the only Democrat testing the party’s appetite for a populist from the 1%

The Guardian - US

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

The Texas Tribune

‘Brutally out of touch’: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches a road trip reality show while gas hits $4.50 a gallon

Turned out to be a PR disaster.

We Got This Covered

Republicans Fumble Away Fiscal Conservatism in Stadium Subsidy Projects

Small-government conservatives are tripping over themselves to give millions of taxpayer dollars to billionaires.

Reason

Illinois Bars State Workers From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets and Limits Use of AI

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has moved to restrict two fast-growing technologies inside state government, signing an executive order barring state employees from using nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets while state agencies implement rules requiring oversight, disclosure, and human review for artificial intelligence systems.

Latin Times

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Would-be first ladies and first gentlemen already are building public profiles — some with vigorous enthusiasm.

Axios

‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

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Donald Trump Mental Health Questioned at Press Conference as He Fires Back 'You're Gonna Need More People Like Me'

Donald Trump dismissed questions about his mental health during a press conference, defending his leadership amid criticism over his handling of the Iran conflict.

The Guardian - US

‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midterms

Leading party figures gather at the National Action Network convention in New York to strategize for midterm elections

The Independent UK

Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy City

Henyard, formerly a Democrat, has switched to the Republican Party and is now running for Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia

Axios

Pritzker tries to put past donations to AIPAC behind him

He's among several likely Democratic presidential candidates who've distanced themselves from the group.

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Dems eyeing White House lean into their childhood traumas

Potential 2028 contenders are documenting their resentments, family chaos and fights with parents.

International Business Times UK

Illinois Democratic Governor Proposes 'Project 2029' to Target Trump Officials With Prosecutions for Breaking Laws

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has outlined Project 2029, calling for Democrats to pursue legal action against Trump officials and law‑enforcement agents accused of breaking the law.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

The Guardian - US

Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

Cryptocurrency’s biggest Pac spent more than $10m for their candidates, only to be defeated by those who are anti-crypto

The Independent UK

Democrats are eyeing a midterms wave and Republicans are feeling blue over this recent voting trend

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters can’t wait to kick out the Republicans in this November’s congressional races, primary turnout indicates. Eric Garcia explains why that is a terrible sign for the GOP

Roll Call

Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

The Independent UK

Juliana Stratton secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Illinois

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