April-2025

US News Headlines April 24th 2025

Nick Ras

— 1 min read

Top Stories

  • President Donald Trump expressed anger at Russian leader Vladimir Putin following the deadliest night of strikes on Ukraine's capital since mid-2024.
  • Trump also voiced frustration with China, saying his administration had meetings with Chinese officials regarding trade earlier in the morning, countering earlier statements from China representatives that they have not been meeting with the US.
  • A federal judge blocked parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that sought to boost requirements that Americans show documents proving their citizenship when registering to vote.

International News

  • Russian forces launched its deadliest strike on Kyiv in months, killing at least 12 people and wounding 90 more.
  • The US administration's peace framework proposes significant sacrifices from Kyiv, including US de-facto recognition of Crimea as Russian territory and Ukraine ceding large swaths of territory to Russia.

Politics

  • President Trump signed an executive order overhauling how federal agencies evaluate trial period employees, allowing the Office of Personnel Management to reform employee probation rules.
  • A newly unsealed court filing provides the first detailed look at how the Trump administration is trying to carry out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.

Crime

  • The Karen Read murder trial continues with new testimony from Massachusetts State Police Trooper Nicholas Guarino, who reviewed cellular phone logs and discussed the couple's texts and calls from Jan. 28, 2022.
  • Defense attorney David Yannetti grilled Canton firefighter and paramedic Daniel Whitley on his memory of Jan. 29, 2022.

Other News

  • It's Help Animals Day and National Pig in a Blanket Day, with people encouraged to volunteer at animal shelters or donate to local charities that support animal welfare.
  • The Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting some 5 million borrowers nationwide.
  • Expectations of higher profits are fading amid fears of a recession in the oil industry.

Sports

  • The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, with top picks including Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter.

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