Schumer denies bipartisan health care talks after Trump’s Oval Office claim – Politico

Amid talks in Egypt, Trump says there’s “a really good chance” for a Gaza deal – Axios

Appeals judges will decide fate of Portland troop deployment – Oregon Public Broadcasting – OPB

Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen – The New York Times

Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets – The New York Times

Trump pushing Israel and Hamas for Gaza deal within days – Axios

Hamas delegation heads to Egypt for hostage deal talks – The Jerusalem Post

Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails – NPR

Ian Roberts, Des Moines Superintendent, Had a Story Too Good to Be True – The New York Times

Trump to federalize Illinois National Guard, Pritzker says – Politico

How a Missile Strike Unlocked a Deal for Peace in Gaza – The Wall Street Journal

Who is Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi? – BBC