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Americans’ Reactions to Trump’s Tariffs Range From Worried to Enthusiastic  The New York TimesTrump signs sweeping new global tariffs  CNNExplainSpeaking: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs — impact on India, rest of the world  The Indian ExpressRegulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits  The White House (.gov)See Trump’s list: More than 180 countries and territories facing reciprocal tariffs  CNBC

EU preparing further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail: EC President von der Leyen  CNBCBreaking news. EU preparing ‘further countermeasures’ to protect its interest, von der Leyen says  Euronews.comTo Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services  The New York TimesLive: Trump tariffs are ‘major blow to world economy’, says EU chief  France 24EU Vows to Respond With Countermeasures to Trump’s 20% Tariffs  Bloomberg

Trump gambles it all on global tariffs he’s wanted for decades  BBCSenate GOP unease sets in after Trump tariff rollout  The HillTrump is trying to use tariffs to impose his will on the economy. It doesn’t work like that.  The Boston GlobeTrump forces GOP to swallow protectionist tariffs  AxiosSenate Democrats on Trump Administration Tariffs  C-SPAN

Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System  The New York TimesMonstrous tornado rips across Arkansas as heartland endures ‘particularly dangerous situation’  FOX WeatherTornado emergency in Arkansas as storms batter the South, Midwest; 1 reported dead  USA TodayTornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop Midwest and South  AP NewsTwo school districts announce early dismissals for April 2nd  WBBJ TV

Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources  ABC NewsNever Mind Wisconsin. The GOP Should be Worried About the Florida Results.  PoliticoFor Trump, Elon Musk Is a Liability, but Still Useful for Now  The New York TimesRepublicans aren’t panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections  NBC NewsMusk to keep spending on politics despite Wisconsin loss, GOP doubts  The Washington Post

Mike Waltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal chats for national security work – report  The GuardianWaltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the world  PoliticoWaltz and staff used Gmail for government communications, officials say  The Washington PostTrump adviser Waltz’s team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports  ReutersNew allegations against the White House’s Waltz suggest Signal chat scandal isn’t over  MSNBC News

‘We’ve Lost Our Way’: San Francisco Rethinks Drug Paraphernalia Handouts  The New York TimesSan Francisco limits access to drug-use supplies: Will it help — or make things even worse?  Mission LocalSF to end free distribution of fentanyl paraphernalia without treatment  KRON4San Francisco nonprofits to stop providing drug paraphernalia to people on the streets under new policy  ABC7 San Francisco‘Moronic’: Nonprofits slam Lurie’s new rules on free drug supplies  The San Francisco Standard

Man says son was stabbed in the heart at Texas track meet, died in twin’s arms  NBC NewsFrisco track meet stabbing: 1 student killed, another charged with murder  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort WorthMan says son was stabbed in the heart at high school track meet, died in twin’s arms  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthSuspect in custody following fatal stabbing at Frisco track meet  Star Local Media4 things to know about Frisco school district safety and security protocols  Dallas News

4 GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada  The HillSenate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support  The New York TimesGOP defectors help Senate advance resolution to cancel Trump tariffs despite White House veto warning  Fox NewsGOP braces for potential defeat on Trump tariff bill  The HillMcConnell breaks with party to reject Trump’s Canada tariffs  Politico

Outrage grows over Maryland man’s mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison  AP NewsAn ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison  The AtlanticLawyers for Maryland Man Erroneously Deported to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration  The New York TimesTrump Is Asking the Supreme Court To Let Him Have Black Sites  SlateICE admits to an ‘administrative error’ after Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison  ABC News

New York Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case dismissed by federal judge  The Washington PostJudge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJ  CNNEric Adams’ case dismissal shows the importance of judicial independence under Trump  MSNBC NewsUS judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams  Al JazeeraAdams Praises Kash Patel’s Book, Doubling Down on Trump Alliance  The New York Times

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports  The White House (.gov)De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2  CNBCTrump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China  ReutersTrump closes China tariff loophole in blow to Temu and Shein  AxiosEden Prairie CEO welcomes end to ‘unfair’ trade rule  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

House Democrats plan to force vote on killing Trump tariffs  AxiosView Full Coverage on Google News

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role  CNNDemocrats’ win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk  AP NewsWhat’s next after Wisconsin Supreme Court holds on to liberal majority  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul‘Loser’: Musk endures wave of gloating on X after liberal judge wins Wisconsin race  The GuardianWisconsin Republicans Hit Their Vote Target, but Democrats Blew Past Theirs  The New York Times

Goods imported from China now face a 54% tariff rate  NBC NewsTrump tariffs: ‘Worst offenders’ around world face high import taxes, says White House  BBCChina vows to counter Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs as global trade war escalates  CNNChina Vows Countermeasures as Trump Brings US Tariffs to 65%  BloombergChina urges U.S. to ‘immediately’ cancel reciprocal tariffs, vows counter-measures  CNBC

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout  PoliticoTrump’s tariffs stoke concerns that ‘Republicans can kiss goodbye to their majority’ in 2026  Yahoo FinanceOpinion | Voters Send the GOP a Warning  WSJThis Is Why Momentum Democrats Saw In Florida Special Elections ‘Won’t Last’: GOP Strategist  ForbesGOP’s ‘Canary in a coal mine’ is not doing fine | Opinion  Florida Today

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans  ABC NewsRepublicans reel as Dem over-performances hit a swing state and MAGA country  Politico‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections  The New York TimesThe Florida and Wisconsin election results are a warning for Trump and Republicans | Lloyd Green  The Guardian5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk  NPR

Shooter meticulously planned Nashville Covenant school attack for years. Here’s how that happened  AP NewsPolice close investigation into Covenant School shooting, saying assailant acted alone for notoriety  WPLN NewsMass shooter who killed 6 people at The Covenant School had no grudge against victims but was fueled by a quest for notoriety  CNNCovenant School trans shooter plotted Nashville attack for years, kept notebooks with plans: final report  Fox NewsFull investigative report released in deadly Covenant School shooting  Https://Www.Wsmv.Com

A Pristine Family Photo. Then Barack Obama Strolls By.  The New York TimesObama photobombs family snapping pics with DC’s cherry blossoms on Tidal Basin  NBC4 WashingtonFormer President Obama photobombs children taking cherry blossoms pics in Washington  Fox NewsBarack Obama Photobombs D.C. Family Photoshoot: “My Bad For Stepping In The Shot”  YahooObama photobombs children’s cherry blossom picture in D.C.  The Washington Post

Central U.S. braces for tornadoes and flash flooding as powerful storm approaches  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed  NPRSCOTUS conservatives appear open to siding with Planned Parenthood in fight over South Carolina’s funding cut  CNNSupreme Court seems to back Planned Parenthood in patient rights case  The Washington PostSupreme court weighs South Carolina effort to defund Planned Parenthood  The GuardianSupreme Court considers South Carolina’s effort to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funding  SCOTUSblog

Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor  NPRThe Physiology of Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech  The New York TimesBooker says he hoped floor speech would be something that ‘would unify our caucus’  The HillBooker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours  The GuardianBooker called filibuster an ‘abuse of power’ years before setting Senate speech record  Fox News

Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump’s agenda  NPRSCOOP: Lindsey Graham amendment signals GOP budget breakthrough, sets stage for Trump agenda  Fox NewsRepublicans Plan to Skirt Senate Rules to Push Through More Tax Cuts  The New York TimesTrump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts  AP NewsHouse deficit hawks’ message to Senate on its budget: ‘Go back to the drawing board’  Politico

U.S.D.A. Freezes Funding for Maine Amid Battle Over Transgender Athletes  The New York TimesTrump admin freezes funding to Maine for letting trans athletes in girls sports  Fox NewsMaine officials won’t sign Trump administration’s Title IX compliance agreement  WMTWTrump Wanted an Apology. He Got Maine’s No-Nonsense Governor Instead.  WSJHere’s a running list of all the probes, funding cuts since Trump threatened Maine  Maine Morning Star

Kennedy Guts Teams That Share Health Information With the Public  The New York TimesVeterinarians working on bird flu, pet food safety are fired in HHS purge  The Washington PostHHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled  NPRKennedy remains quiet on 10,000 jobs lost at the nation’s top health department  AP NewsA Second Trump Shock To Programs For Seniors And People With Disabilities  Forbes