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Thousands marched near the White House as part of nationwide May Day protests against the Trump administration, its policies, and billionaire backers—framed by organizers as "a war on working people." Over 1,000 rallies took place across all 50 states and abroad, largely organized by the volunteer-led 50501 movement in collaboration with labor unions, student groups, and grassroots organizations.
Lawyers across the U.S. are holding courthouse demonstrations today to protest the Trump administration, warning that the legal system is facing "unprecedented challenges." The "Law Day of Action," organized by Lawyers for Good Government, includes over 100 events supported by dozens of bar associations and legal groups.
After dismissing Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor, Trump is now nominating him to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, pending Senate confirmation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will assume the role of National Security Advisor as well—mirroring Henry Kissinger’s dual role under Nixon—and is also currently serving as interim head of USAID and the National Archives.
Waltz was caught using the encrypted messaging app Signal during a cabinet meeting this week. This comes just days after Donald Trump told The Atlantic that his team should avoid using Signal.
Microsoft is increasing prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and headsets, citing "market conditions" as the reason. The company has not specified which regions will be affected or how significant the price hikes will be.
Microsoft has dropped the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett—recently aligned with Trump—and replaced it with Jenner & Block, one of the firms actively opposing Trump in court. While the reporting hasn't been independently confirmed by MSNBC or NBC News, the legal switch is documented in official court filings related to an acquisitions case in Delaware. The move signals a potentially significant shift in how major companies are positioning themselves amid ongoing legal battles involving Trump.
A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas, appointed by Trump, has ruled that Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport Venezuelan migrants accused of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. The decision marks a setback for the administration’s immigration enforcement strategy.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is "weighing" a run for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee. If she moves forward, it would mark a significant step up in influence within the caucus.
Democrat Colin Allred holds a 52% to 37% lead over Republican Ken Paxton in a hypothetical Texas Senate matchup, according to the Houston Chronicle. The early numbers suggest a competitive race in what has traditionally been a Republican stronghold.
The last cargo ships carrying Chinese goods without steep tariffs are now arriving in U.S. ports, but starting next week, imports from China will face a 145% tariff imposed by President Trump. As a result, fewer shipments are expected, forcing businesses to either pass on sharply higher prices to consumers or stop selling certain products altogether—making everyday items like clothes, electronics, and appliances more scarce or costly.
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