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Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests – Axios

Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests  Axios Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire  Al Jazeera Trump Says Soros Should Be Charged Over ‘Violent Protests’  Bloomberg.com Trump says Democratic donor Soros and son should be charged with corruption, offers no evidence  Reuters Trump live updates: Prez demands racketeering charges for George, Alex Soros over ‘support of Violent …

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Microsoft President Brad Smith reclaims his office to address infiltration, protests, Israel contracts – GeekWire

Microsoft President Brad Smith reclaims his office to address infiltration, protests, Israel contracts  GeekWire Microsoft had police remove protesters who stormed office over work with Israeli military  CNBC Microsoft Investigating Employees After Gaza Protest Locks Down Building  The Wall Street Journal Five current and ex-Microsoft workers arrested at sit-in over Israeli military ties  The Guardian Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests  Bloomberg.com Source …

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Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests – Bloomberg.com

Microsoft Asked FBI for Help Tracking Palestinian Protests  Bloomberg.com Microsoft workers occupy HQ in protest against company’s ties to Israeli military  The Guardian Microsoft employee protests over Israel military ties lead to 18 arrests  CNN Why does Xbox keep being cagey about discussing layoffs and Israel ties?  Game Developer Arkane dev calls out Microsoft for silence over open letter protesting IDF ties  Game Developer Source …

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Venice’s Alberto Barbera on Oscars Race, Gaza Protests, His Mandate

Venice’s Alberto Barbera on Oscars Race, Gaza Protests, His Mandate

Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera does not want to overplay his hand this year, despite having assembled an embarrassment of cinematic riches. With a rich roster of hotly anticipated new movies featuring high-caliber stars like Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Andrew Garfield, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone — as well as smaller titles with awards …

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Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military

Microsoft employee protests lead to 18 arrests as company reviews its work with Israel’s military

Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza. Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington called for the tech giant to immediately cut its business ties with Israel. But …

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Over 300 protests held Saturday against Trump redistricting push – Reuters

Over 300 protests held Saturday against Trump redistricting push  Reuters Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting  The New York Times Texas Democrats who left the state over redistricting will take part in national demonstration  Politico Demonstrators protest Trump-backed redistricting plans at over 200 events across the country  CNN ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’: Protesters set to rally against GOP redistricting push  MSNBC News Source …

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"Fight the Trump Takeover" protests take on Texas redistricting vote this weekend – Axios

“Fight the Trump Takeover” protests take on Texas redistricting vote this weekend  Axios DNC to help lead nationwide protests against GOP redistricting plans  NBC News Three Florida cities participate in ‘Fight The Trump Takeover’ national rallies  Florida Phoenix Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states  The Hill States double down on redrawing congressional maps after Texas’ plan kicks off national brawl  Oskaloosa Herald …

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Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testifies on National Guard’s role in LA immigration protests

Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testifies on National Guard’s role in LA immigration protests

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against undocumented people and those protesting the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, a deputy commanding general testified Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, who commanded Guard troops in Los Angeles, was testifying at a trial to determine …

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General involved in Trump’s L.A. military deployment testifies he didn’t hear protests described as “rebellion”

General involved in Trump’s L.A. military deployment testifies he didn’t hear protests described as “rebellion”

Three officials involved in President Trump’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops to respond to protests in Los Angeles testified Monday as the trial in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against the Trump administration began. The question at issue is whether the military forces sent in by Mr. Trump — including members of the Marine Corps and National Guard — …

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US military was deployed to LA protests despite low risk, general testifies – Reuters

US military was deployed to LA protests despite low risk, general testifies  Reuters Trial begins on whether deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law  ABC7 Los Angeles US judge hears if Trump team broke law during LA Ice protests  The Guardian The legal battle over Trump’s use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom  CNN Trial Begins Over Trump’s …

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