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'Hands Off!': Why protesters say Trump and Musk have gone too far
Protesters took to streets against US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in what they see as the billionaire-led erosion of civil liberties, social safety nets, and democratic governance
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Protesters tee off against Trump, Musk in 'hands off' rallies across US
Protesters assailed the Trump administration's moves to fire thousands of federal workers, close Social Security Administration field offices, effectively shutter entire agencies, deport immigrants
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US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio
Rubio said the US would prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States by South Sudanese passport holders
 "US revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, says Rubio")
US begins collecting Trump's 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms
The initial 10 per cent baseline tariff paid by US importers took effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses
 "US begins collecting Trump's 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms")
Trump's tariff hike triggers trade war, rattles markets, calls for talks
China announced Friday that it will impose a 34 per cent tax on all US imports next week, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures to Trump's new tariffs
 "Trump's tariff hike triggers trade war, rattles markets, calls for talks")
Trump doubles down on tariffs, betting long-term gains for Americans
The tariff announcement was the latest and perhaps boldest manifestation of Trump's second-term freedom to lead with his instincts
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US inflation set to offer early signs of tariff impact under Trump
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures on Thursday are projected to show that the consumer price index edged up 0.1 per cent, which would be the smallest rise since July
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'China has been hit much harder': Trump defends tariffs amid market slump
Donald Trump's post follows a major decline in US stock markets the previous day, which heightened concerns about a possible global economic slowdown
 "'China has been hit much harder': Trump defends tariffs amid market slump")
India eyes trade win as US tariffs hit rivals harder, BTA talks underway
India and the US are holding intense discussions on a proposed 'fair, balanced and equitable trade deal' bilateral trade agreement
 "India eyes trade win as US tariffs hit rivals harder, BTA talks underway")
Around 500 law firms sign brief opposing Trump's orders on legal community
The filing was submitted as part of a lawsuit filed by Perkins Coie, which is among the firms that have challenged the orders in court
 "Around 500 law firms sign brief opposing Trump's orders on legal community")
US VP Vance backs Trump tariffs after years of criticising protectionism
Vance applauded in the Rose Garden as President Donald Trump announced a broad new round of tariffs aimed at reviving US manufacturing, calling it a declaration of "economic independence"
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US consumers rush to buy high-end items before Trump's tariffs kick in
The White House hopes the tariffs prod countries to open their economies to more American exports, leading to negotiations that could reduce tariffs
 "US consumers rush to buy high-end items before Trump's tariffs kick in")
Trump admin rolls back forest protections in bid to ramp up logging
Whether the move will boost lumber supplies as Trump envisioned in an executive order last month remains to be seen
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Nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests target Trump, Musk over policy moves
More than 1,200 Hands Off! demonstrations have been planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and fair-elections activists
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Hegseth to travel to Panama for meetings after Trump's demands for canal
President Donald Trump has complained about the US relinquishing control of the waterway to Panama more than 20 years ago and has threatened to retake it
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From Ray-Bans to wigs, American buyers may see unexpected price hikes
During Trump's first term when he imposed much more limited tariffs on China, many companies reported they lacked pricing power to pass on costs to consumers
 "From Ray-Bans to wigs, American buyers may see unexpected price hikes")
Southeast Asian nations rush to avert tariff pain by accomodating Trump
Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia signalled willingness to negotiate Trump's new reciprocal tariffs, while Singapore said it has no plans to retaliate against the US trade measures
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Senate holds late vote on GOP tax cuts, spending plan key to Trump agenda
Throughout the day, the debate was generally one-sided, as Democrats were taking full advantage of 25 hours of their available debate time
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Congress can block Trump's tariffs, but Republicans aren't ready to use it
Despite Trump's break from GOP free trade values and Congress's power over tariffs, most Republican lawmakers remain unwilling to challenge the president's actions
 "Congress can block Trump's tariffs, but Republicans aren't ready to use it")
US Energy Dept flags thousands of nonessential jobs for possible DOGE cuts
The jobs at risk include more than 8,500 positions across the Energy Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration -- which upgrades and maintains the nation's nuclear warheads
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