Here’s a look at what made news on April 1, 2025.

• President Donald Trump announced a partnership with Willkie Farr & Gallagher, the law firm where former second gentleman Doug Emhoff works. The firm has agreed to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services during Trump’s second term.
• The Department of Health and Human Services’ layoffs have put vital services like Meals on Wheels at risk, as they have resulted in significant staff reductions in federal agencies that administer these programs.
• Senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev plans to visit Washington for talks with top Trump official Steve Witkoff, seeking to strengthen relations between Russia and the U.S. and potentially end the war in Ukraine.
• President Trump’s upcoming “Liberation Day” has caused global economies to become jittery, as it signals the implementation of tariffs against multiple countries.
• The Trump administration’s increased efforts to suppress public dissent have created a challenging environment for noncitizens in the U.S. who wish to protest the president’s immigration policies.
• Gold prices have hit record highs due to the market instability caused by President Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies.
• Top members of the Trump administration will convene to review potential investors for a stake in the social media app, TikTok.
• Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Brittany Pettersen are advocating for proxy voting to be allowed for up to 12 weeks for House members who have recently given birth or whose spouse has.
• Melania Trump joined Secretary of State Marco Rubio in honoring eight women from around the world, marking her fifth time as First Lady to do so, at the annual International Women of Courage Awards.
• President Trump’s policies have caused alarm among scientists, with nearly 2,000 leading experts expressing concern.
• Rural leaders are advocating for the unfreezing of climate and environmental funds in Congress.
• President Trump’s repeated comments about potentially seeking a third presidential term have sparked debate among pundits.
• Trump’s approval ratings have plummeted ahead of a major tariff update.
• Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine denied allegations of wearing a Make America Great Again hat.
• The Trump administration faced criticism for the wrongful imprisonment of a Maryland man in El Salvador.
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began a wide-scale layoff, affecting thousands of employees.
• President Trump approved of the relationship between Tiger Woods and his ex-daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump.
• A new executive order signed by President Trump targets ticket price-gouging for live events.
• Republican allies in Congress are pushing for limits on federal judges’ ability to block President Trump’s actions.