Donald Trump
President of the United States
Donald Trump
President of the United States
As of April 2025, Donald Trump is serving his second, non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States after defeating Joe Biden in the 2024 election. His administration has enacted sweeping changes, including major staff cuts across federal agencies under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, and rolled back diversity initiatives while pushing hardline immigration and citizenship policies—many of which have sparked legal challenges and nationwide protests. On the global stage, Trump has reignited trade tensions with China by imposing high tariffs, prompting retaliatory measures and market instability. He has also initiated nuclear talks with Iran and continues to promote his “America First” doctrine. Amid his controversial return to power, Trump remains a polarizing figure, with recent developments even including scrutiny of Wikipedia's neutrality and online censorship concerns raised by its co-founder Larry Sanger.
Illinois Defies Trump: Transgender Athletes Allowed in Female Sports Despite Federal Ban
- Sunday, 20 April 2025
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has defied President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports, stating that it would not comply with the federal government's position. The association cited the Illinois Human Rights Act, which requires allowing transgender athletes to participate in events and programs aligning with their identified gender.
MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Rips Trump's Deportation Policies as 'Hitler-esque'
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews is being criticized for comparing Donald Trump’s deportation of a migrant to Adolf Hitler's actions during the Holocaust. The controversy surrounds Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran man who was accidentally deported from the US last month and is now being held in El Salvador's CECOT prison, which human rights groups have condemned as a modern-day gulag. Despite several US courts ruling that Garcia was deported in error and calling for his return, the Trump administration has held firm, alleging he is affiliated with the MS-13 gang, a claim Garcia denies.
Easter Eggs Become Luxury Item as Trump Tariffs, Cocoa Prices Soar
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
This Easter is expected to be the most expensive one yet for chocolate lovers due to Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports and soaring cocoa prices. Last year, Americans spent $5.4 billion on Easter candy alone, but with traditional treats like chocolate bunnies and bars becoming more costly, this Easter may look different. The price of chocolate candy has surged over the past year, largely due to poor climate and bean disease in West Africa, which produces 70% of global cocoa.
Ballerina Freed: Trump's Help Brings Home US Dancer After Months in Russian Prison
- Saturday, 19 April 2025
Ksenia Karelina, an American ballerina, has returned to Los Angeles after being imprisoned in Russia for months. She was arrested in February 2024 during a visit to her family and sentenced to 12 years in prison for making a $51 donation to Ukraine. Her fiancé, Chris van Heerden, campaigned tirelessly for her release and eventually turned to former President Donald Trump, who negotiated her freedom in a prisoner swap deal. Van Heerden expressed frustration with the previous administration's lack of progress in securing Karelina's release, stating that they only made progress after turning to Trump and the new administration.
