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A May Day protest can been seen in front of the Jefferson Memorial with Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House before President Donald Trump departs, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington.
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Nationwide May Day protests pick up mantle of 'No Kings'
Scott Neuman, Ayana Archie
The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.
A police car's lights, which are on. The text "WCBU Police and Fire" are laid on top of that photo.
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Peoria Police arrest man wanted for attempted murder after 2-county search
Eric Stock
Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey holds a news conference at the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial outside the Capitol in Springfield on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
(Capitol News Illinois by Jenna Schweikert)
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