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Nationwide Protests Target Trump and Musk's Federal Overhaul

Protesters gathered in San Antonio on Presidents Day to oppose President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's policies, criticizing mass deportations and federal spending cuts.
The protests were part of the nationwide 50501 movement, which organized demonstrations in various cities, with many joining in the cold weather.
Protester Emily Manning emphasized the protests' significance by stating, "I thought it was important to be here on Presidents Day to demonstrate for what America stands for."
Future protests are planned, including events titled "A Day Without a Vis" on February 20 and meetings at local congressional offices, aiming for continued activism against the Trump administration's agenda.

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CNN

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Military.com

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2 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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The City

Federal Workers Rally In New York to Protest Musk Jobs Purge

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Democracy Now!

Amid Trump/Musk Purge, Federal Workers Hold Nationwide Day of Action to “Save Our Services”

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2 days ago·New York, United States

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The Nation

If Trump Crushes Federal Workers, We’re All Next

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2 days ago·Washington, United States

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The Mercury news

With few options, Bay Area Democrats in Congress oppose Trump with stern letters, town halls and protest

While President Donald Trump and Republicans take drastic measures to curtail federal spending – including possible cuts to Medicaid – local Democrats in Congress have no illusions about their limited power to stop them. “They have the votes,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a veteran Democrat. “And we don’t.” That reality has forced Lofgren, who represents parts of San Jose and the South Bay, and other Bay Area Democrats in the U.S. House of Representat…

3 days ago·San Jose, United States

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