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‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US  AP News Live updates: Anti-Trump protesters set to gather at hundreds of locations nationwide  USA Today Thousands expected to gather at multiple protests in the DC area Saturday  WTOP Hands Off

Senate adopts new budget for Trump’s agenda after GOP cracks emerge  NBC News Senate GOP approves framework for Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session  AP News Senate GOP passes budget plan, setting up a critical next phase for Trump

More than 500 firms sign brief in support of Trump-targeted law office  Al Jazeera Hundreds of law firms back Perkins Coie in fight against Trump sanctions  The Washington Post An attack on the Constitution? Why Trump’s moves to punish law firms are

The vote brings Republicans a step closer to finalizing a sweeping plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy. But a number of potential wildcards must still be sorted out. (Image credit: Bryan Dozier)

The White House cited these economists to justify its tariffs. They aren’t thrilled.  Yahoo Finance

Organizers of Oakland’s First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR’s Scott Simon explains.

Trump’s 10% tariffs on UK come into effect as Starmer weighs response – live  The Guardian

White House fires multiple administration officials after president meets with far-right activist Laura Loomer  CNN

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs aren’t quite what they seem. Here’s the real story  CNN US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms  Reuters President Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error.  American Enterprise Institute Small

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