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Judge strikes down Trump order punishing law firm Perkins Coie  The Washington Post Trump order targeting law firm Perkins Coie is unconstitutional, judge rules  The Guardian White House budget calls for less domestic spending, more military funding  NBC News May 2: US State

Wall Street has recovered from April’s sharp sell-off, buoyed by hope for trade talks. But the economic fallout from President Trump’s policies still has investors on edge.

For Meta, Alphabet and other platforms, the elimination of the tariff exemption for inexpensive goods is already cutting into advertising revenue.

Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status.

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell is the first to permanently block an executive order issued by President Trump punishing a law firm for representing clients or causes he dislikes. (Image credit: Alex Wong)

EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

Here’s what Trump’s budget proposal cuts by agency  The Washington Post Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance  CNN White House pitches sharp spending cuts in Trump budget plan  AP News Trump news at

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor Party is seeking a second term. His opponent, conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton, wants to become the first political leader to oust a first-term government since 1931. (Image credit: Mark Baker)

Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.