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‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk — Millions of people took part in protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what they call a …
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Tim Murphy / Mother Jones:
You Can Stop Asking Where the Mass Opposition Is. It's Everywhere. — It is a cliche to begin a story about a rally with a quote from a funny sign, but one small piece of floppy brown cardboard floating down 40th Street in Manhattan on Saturday seemed to capture the mood of this weekend's …
Washingtonian:
PHOTOS: Check Out These Signs at the “Hands Off!” Protest in DC — Tens of thousands of people rallied on the National Mall to vent frustration at Trump and Musk. — In what was billed as a “national day of action,” more than 1,300 “Hands Off!” protests took place in all 50 states …
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New York Times:
Mass Protests Across the Country Show Resistance to Trump
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Mandy Taheri / Newsweek:
Trump-Stronghold The Villages in Florida Holds Large ‘Hands Off!’ Rally
Trump-Stronghold The Villages in Florida Holds Large ‘Hands Off!’ Rally
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The Guardian:
More than 1,000 ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protests hit cities across the US
More than 1,000 ‘Hands Off’ anti-Trump protests hit cities across the US
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Axios:
In photos: “Hands Off!” protesters rally against Trump across the U.S.
In photos: “Hands Off!” protesters rally against Trump across the U.S.
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Dave Collins / Associated Press:
Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies
CBS News:
“Hands Off!” demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S.
“Hands Off!” demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S.
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Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Justice Dept. Accuses Top Immigration Lawyer of Failing to Follow Orders — Erez Reuveni conceded in court that the deportation last month of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who had a court order allowing him to stay in the United States, should never have taken place.
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New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senior Justice Dept. Lawyer Put on Leave After Questioning Trump Administration — Where Things Stand — Department of Justice: A senior Justice Department immigration lawyer was put on indefinite leave Saturday after questioning the Trump administration's decision …
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Charisma Madarang / Rolling Stone:
Trump Admin Dismisses Judge's Order to Bring Back Man Accidentally Sent to El Salvador — “We suggest the judge contact President Bukele,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt … “We suggest the judge contact President Bukele because we are unaware of the judge having jurisdiction …
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Associated Press:
DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case — Pam Bondi said DOJ lawyers must “zealously advocate” for the administration. — Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Justice Department, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington.
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Steve Vladeck / One First:
138. Abrego Garcia, Constructive Custody, and Federal Judicial Power
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NBC News:
Justice Department places attorney who struggled to explain Maryland man's deportation on leave
Justice Department places attorney who struggled to explain Maryland man's deportation on leave
Michael Kunzelman / Associated Press:
Trump administration argues judge can't order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Trump administration argues judge can't order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
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Makena Kelly / Wired:
DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data — DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED. — Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency …
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CNN:
White House advisers have kept Laura Loomer at bay for months. Then, Trump invited her in — President Donald Trump arranged for far-right activist Laura Loomer to join him in the Oval Office this week for an extraordinary meeting that preceded a shake-up of his national security leadership …
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Julian E. Barnes / New York Times:
Firing of National Security Agency Chief Rattles Lawmakers
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
McConnell calls out Trump for hiring ‘amateur isolationists’ at Pentagon, firing NSA director
McConnell calls out Trump for hiring ‘amateur isolationists’ at Pentagon, firing NSA director
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New York Post
Michael Dorgan / Fox News:
Trump urges Americans to ‘hang tough’ on tariffs plan as markets tumble — Trump on Truth Social claimed that an ‘economic revolution’ is taking place — President Donald Trump is doubling down on his controversial tariffs program and has called on Americans to “hang tough” amid stock market turmoil over the last few days.
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Patricia Cohen / New York Times:
Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump's Tariffs
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Jon Michael Raasch / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVEAmericans deliver shock verdict on Trump's controversial new tariffs
EXCLUSIVEAmericans deliver shock verdict on Trump's controversial new tariffs
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New York Times:
Trump Family's Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out — The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president's Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled. — The financial market meltdown was underway …
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Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Al Green says he'll present articles of impeachment against Trump in next 30 days — Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) said he will bring articles of impeachment against President Trump in the next 30 days, telling protestors at an anti-Trump rally in Washington that he does not “deserve” to hold the executive office.
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Jacob Bogage / Washington Post:
DHS officials ask IRS to use tax data to locate up to 7 million immigrants — The agencies have still not reached an agreement on sharing information. But immigration officials now say they're seeking records on millions of people suspected of being in the United States without authorization.
Jake Tapper / CNN:
Doug Emhoff publicly criticizes his law firm for coming to agreement with Trump administration — Speaking at a charity gala dinner Thursday night in Los Angeles, former second gentleman Doug Emhoff condemned the decision by his law firm to preemptively come to an arrangement …
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Maegan Vazquez / Washington Post:
As Trump tariffs sink in, conservatives challenge whether they're legal — The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a legal nonprofit, has filed a complaint on behalf of a small stationery company in Florida. — Just now — A growing number of conservatives are challenging President Donald …
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Ben Berkowitz / Axios:
Musk slams key Trump adviser Navarro as tariffs bite — Elon Musk blasted top Trump administration trade adviser Peter Navarro overnight, calling out his education and lack of corporate credentials. — Why it matters: The two-day rout in the stock market this week, after Trump announced sweeping …
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Donato Paolo Mancini / Bloomberg:
Musk Hopes US, Europe Move to Zero-Tariff Free-Trade Zone
Musk Hopes US, Europe Move to Zero-Tariff Free-Trade Zone
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Jenny Kleeman / The Guardian:
I was a British tourist trying to leave America. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre — Graphic artist Rebecca Burke was on the trip of a lifetime. But as she tried to leave the US she was stopped, interrogated and branded an illegal alien by ICE.
Annie Karni / New York Times:
He Said He Would Ban Congressional Stock Trading. Now in Office, He Trades Freely. — Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., who campaigned on prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress, has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in the freshman class.
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