Here’s a look at what made news on April 13, 2025.

• In the episode, “Trump’s First 100 Days: A Closer Look at His Presidency’s Evolution”, White House correspondent for Reuters, Jeff Mason, joined US correspondent James Matthews to discuss the evolving relationship between the media and President Trump, and the state of press freedom under his administration.
• “Breaking News: Trump Sparks Confusion with Plans for New Tariffs on Smartphones and Computers” discusses the escalating chaos in Trump’s tariff war. The confusion arises from new levies on semiconductors, vital components in electronic goods, announced shortly after exemptions on computers and smartphones.
• “Rory McIlroy Triumphs at the Masters to Shed Decade-Long ‘Burden’” details how Rory McIlroy won the Masters in a dramatic showdown against Justin Rose. This victory makes McIlroy the sixth player in history to achieve a career grand slam.
• The Trump administration, as reported in “Trump Administration Defies Collaboration with El Salvador to Correct Deportation Mistake | CNN Politics”, refuses to cooperate with El Salvador to bring back a man mistakenly deported, despite a federal judge’s directive.
• In “Trump’s Warning: Smartphone and Electronics Exemptions Short-Lived – Future Tariffs Promised”, top US officials warn that the exemption of smartphones and other electronics from import tariffs on China will be brief.
• “Mastering the Past: McIlroy Defies Odds to Overcome 2011 Demons | Andy Bull” highlights McIlroy’s triumphant win at the Masters, defying the odds and overcoming past failures.
• “Rory McIlroy Makes History: Achieves Career Grand Slam with Victory at US Masters” and “Rory McIlroy Makes History as First Irish Golfer to Win the Masters with a Thrilling Rollercoaster Performance” both celebrate McIlroy’s historic win as the first Irish golfer to achieve a career grand slam.
• “Top Trump Official Behind USAID Changes Departs State Department: What’s Next?” reports on Pete Marocco’s departure from the State Department. Marocco played a significant role in dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Trump administration.
• “Exciting Victory: Clippers Defeat Warriors in Final Regular Season Match, Sending Golden State to Play-In” reports on the Los Angeles Clippers’ thrilling overtime victory against Golden State Warriors that secured their playoff spot.
• “Expert Warns: Trump Tariffs Could Plunge US into Deeper Crisis than a Recession” covers billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s warning that Trump’s trade policies could lead to a crisis worse than a recession.
• “Bernie Sanders Warns of Extraordinary Danger in the US: Must-See Video” covers a large anti-Trump rally in Los Angeles, where Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned against authoritarianism and oligarchy.
• “Trump Considers Imposing Semiconductor Tariffs Following Removal of Electronics Tariffs: What You Need to Know” reveals that the Trump administration is considering new semiconductor tariffs after recently exempting certain electronics.
• “Rubio Announces Deportation of 10 Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador” reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the deportation of 10 alleged gang members.
• “Stay Calm and Secure Your Investments: Navigating Stock Market Volatility Amid Trump Tariffs” advises investors on how to handle stock market volatility amid Trump’s tariffs.
• “Anticipated Stock Market Rebound Following Trump’s Tariff Relief on Mobile Phones” predicts a stock market recovery following Trump’s tariff relief on smartphones and laptops.
• “Harvard Faculty Takes Legal Action to Protect $9 Billion in Funding from Trump Administration” highlights a lawsuit by Harvard University professors to protect nearly $9 billion in federal contracts and grants from the Trump administration.
• “Unveiling the Trend: Young Men Embracing Conservative Values” discusses a growing trend of young men embracing conservative values.
• “Breaking News: Explosion at Texas Home Leaves Four Injured, Authorities Confirm” reports on an explosion at a Texas home, which resulted in four injuries.