US News Headlines April 23rd 2025
Politics
- President Trump gave an interview to Time magazine, in which he discussed his views on expanding the power of the presidency, inflation, economic contraction, and trade with China.
- Trump stated that he would veto any budget bill that cuts Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- He also mentioned that he thinks peace is possible if Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains president of Ukraine.
Economy
- The US economy has experienced significant job losses in recent years, but Trump believes this will lead to a "wealthiest country we've ever had" and an economic explosion.
- He stated that the country needs to be efficient and make long-term investments, despite tariff uncertainty.
Sports
- Pete Alonso is having a successful season with the Mets, and his teammate Carlos Mendoza praised him as "probably the best in the game" at scooping balls in the dirt at first base.
Entertainment
- Netflix's "Stranger Things" Broadway play has been criticized for its excessive special effects and throwaway writing.
- Jennifer Aniston made a surprise cameo in The Last of Us, which was revealed after a dinner date with Pedro Pascal.