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Protests were held at state capitols, courthouses, and city halls across all 50 states yesterday, with over 750 events drawing likely more than a million people. Demonstrators spoke out against Trump’s deportation policies, agency rollbacks, and threats to higher education.
Trump’s Easter message made no mention of traditional themes like Jesus, the resurrection, or peace. Instead, he focused on criticizing political opponents, the justice system, and airing personal grievances.
Senator Chris Van Hollen pushed back on Gavin Newsom calling the Abrego Garcia case a distraction, saying: “People are fed up with politicians who just follow the political winds. If you can’t defend the Constitution and due process, you shouldn’t be in a leadership role.”
A draft executive order from the Trump administration proposes a major overhaul of the State Department, including deep cuts to programs on climate, refugees, human rights, and more—potentially the biggest restructuring since the department’s founding in 1789.
An immigration judge has ruled that Aditya Wahyu Harsono, an Indonesian father of a special-needs infant detained at his Minnesota hospital job after his student visa was quietly revoked, will remain in custody as his case moves forward. Another hearing is set for May 1.
DHL will suspend international shipments valued over $800 to U.S. consumers, citing changes in customs regulations and processing challenges.
Senator Amy Klobuchar said she believes courts should hold Trump administration officials in contempt if they ignore legal orders — including in the case of Abrego Garcia who was reportedly deported by mistake in March.
Rep. Maxine Dexter of Oregon announced she’ll travel to El Salvador to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying his detention violates due process and represents a broader constitutional crisis. She plans to share trip details soon.
The White House Easter Egg Roll will feature major sponsors like YouTube, Meta, and Amazon, reflecting their ties to the Trump administration. Funding, managed by an outside firm, offers branding opportunities and supports the White House Historical Association without taxpayer money.
Support for Trump among Republicans and GOP-leaning independents has dropped by 15 points, now down to 72%.
The U.S. risks losing up to $90 billion in tourism revenue, with recent trade policies and immigration enforcement cited as factors discouraging international visitors.
Zelenskyy says attacks in Ukraine have continued despite Russia’s pledge for an ‘Easter truce.’
After being overlooked in yesterday’s official meeting, Vice President Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday morning.
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