US News Headlines April 16th 2025
Judge Threatens Contempt Charges
- A federal judge is considering contempt charges against Trump administration officials over their handling of the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
- The judge expressed frustration that the administration has not taken sufficient steps to facilitate Garcia's return.
Trade War Escalates
- President Trump announced a new tariff on Chinese goods, which China's Foreign Ministry called "unreasonable and unfair".
- This move is part of an ongoing trade war between the US and China.
Protests at Town Halls
- Republican lawmakers are facing protests at town hall meetings over their support for Trump's policies.
- In one incident in Georgia, a protester was tased by police during a disruption of a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Other News
- A judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke deportation protection and work permits for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela living in the US.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ordered immigration attorneys to "self-deport", even though they are US citizens.
- The White House is restricting access to wire service reporters, including AP and Reuters.
- A Russian court sentenced four journalists to prison for "extremism" related to their work on an anti-corruption organization.