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Protests erupt around the country against the new Trump administration's policies
Demonstrators flocked to the streets of major cities across the country on Wednesday, in protest of President Donald Trump’s aggressive agenda on topics like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), immigration, tariffs, gender, labor and more.
Since his return to the Oval Office on Jan. 20, Trump has pressed forward with an agenda that puts America first at all costs, whether it is deporting dangerous criminals living in the U.S. illegally or offering buyouts to federal employees with an ultimatum to either return to the office or search for work.
But with what critics say is a harsh approach to leading the country, Trump has ruffled a few feathers, causing people to protest around the country.
The Associated Press reported that the protests were the result of a movement that has organized online under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Websites and accounts across social media called for action with messages like, “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”
LA FREEWAY BLOCKED BY ANTI-DEPORTATION PROTESTERS IN RESPONSE TO TRUMP’S CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) speaks as demonstrators rally during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and the actions he has taken in the first weeks of his presidency, outside of the Department of Labor in Washington, U.S., February 5, 2025. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard)
In Austin, Texas, hundreds of protesters took to the streets after protesting on the steps of the state Capitol building.
As the protesters marched, they held signs that read, “Fight, our lives depend on it,” “Impeach the b- – – -,” and “Texas deserves better,” while donning an LGBTQ+ flag and chanting, “Si Se Puede,” or in English, “Yes we can.”
Protesters also held signs objecting to any influence billionaire Elon Musk may have on the presidency.
BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN SENDS MESSAGE TO FAR-LEFT OFFICIALS PUSHING BACK AGAINST MASS DEPORTATIONS: ‘GAME ON’
Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Capitol to protest the shutdown of USAID seem increasingly frustrated with Democratic lawmakers. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia took the microphone and described how Democrats plan to fight the changes. (AP video by Rick Gentilo)
About 80 miles south in San Antonio, Texas, hundreds of students from the city’s independent school district walked out in protest of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and mass deportations.
Video posted to social media shows protesters holding signs that said, “This country was made by immigrants,” and “The People United Will Defend Immigrant Families,” and “The People will Defeat Trump’s Extreme-Right Agenda,” while holding flags with Che Guevara, a Cuban revolutionary leader and Marxist who was born in Argentina and became a left-wing hero.
The scenes were similar around the country.
‘DEPORTATION FLIGHTS HAVE BEGUN’ AS TRUMP SENDS ‘STRONG AND CLEAR MESSAGE,’ WHITE HOUSE SAYS
Attendees are seen through a window of the Texas Capitol building during a 50501 Movement protest against Project 2025 and the executive orders of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. February 5, 2025. (REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal)
In Los Angeles, students walked out of class and gathered in front of city hall to protest against ICE and for the rights of immigrants.
Protesters in Sacramento appeared in droves at the state capitol, shouting rhetoric against Trump and Musk.
Ricardo Reyes, of Common Defense, shouts as he addresses the crowd as hundreds gather during a political protest at the Arizona Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
And in Phoenix, people protested Trump’s agenda, particularly things like his stance on there only being two genders, as well as tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
TRUMP GOES TOE-TO-TOE WITH SANCTUARY CITIES OVER DEPORTATION AS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN SET TO BEGIN
State Police tell Jana Turner to remove the broomstick she was using to hold her poster during a 50501 Movement protest against Trump at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, February 5, 2025. (REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Beal)
While protesters had their voices heard on similar topics at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., another group protested at the U.S. Department of Labor.
Those at the Department of Labor were heard chanting, “Workers United, We’ll Never Be Divided,” in protest of the Trump administration’s push to get federal workers back in the office.
Last week, the Trump administration gave nearly 2 million federal employees the option of taking a buyout and getting paid through Sept. 30, but the deadline to take the deal expires on Feb. 6.
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Multiple labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the buyouts, mainly on the basis that the funds to continue to pay the employees should they take the offer have not been appropriated by Congress for that purpose.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Dallas, TX
Dallas Weather: Thunderstorms in the forecast for Friday & Mother’s Day
DALLAS – Thunderstorms will roll through parts of North Texas on Friday. Thankfully, none should be severe. Mother’s Day could be a different story.
Friday Forecast
According to FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Berkeley Taylor, a cluster of thunderstorms will work their way east across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Friday morning.
Everything is well below severe limits, just with lots of lightning!
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move in and out through the day on Friday. Coverage is about 20%.
An isolated strong storm or two can’t be ruled out, but the overall threat is low.
Temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s for the morning, before climbing into the 80s by the afternoon.
Weekend Forecast
Saturday will look similar, with even lower coverage expected.
Sunday presents the best chance to find rain and storms – about 50% as a cold front moves through North Texas.
North Texas is under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. The biggest concerns will be with wind and hail.
Timing-wise, the front looks to move through in the afternoon/evening.
7-Day Forecast
Once the front is south of North Texas on Mother’s Day, the rain should come to an end, and it will stay dry into next week.
Temperatures will start to warm into the upper 80s and low 90s by midweek next week.
The Source: The information in this story is from the FOX 4 Weather team and National Weather Service.
Atlanta, GA
Missing Atlanta teen Benjamin Braithwaite found safe after more than a week, police say
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
Augusta, GA
Man wanted for Augusta child cruelty case, considered armed and dangerous
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man.
35-year-old Oniel Gary Cameron is wanted for an incident that occurred on Bridgewater Drive in Augusta Thursday.
Authorities say his charges include:
- Cruelty to children 3rd Degree
- Criminal Damage to Property 1st Degree
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Cameron reportedly has warrants on file with RCSO and is known to drive a black Toyota Seqoia with a Georgia tag of D-E-E-8-6-7-2.
He is believed to be Armed and Dangerous.
Anyone that comes into contact with Cameron or has any information on his location is urged to call the Richmond County Sheriff’s office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.
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