Here’s a look at what made news on April 19, 2025.

• Nationwide protests against Donald Trump erupted following an urgent midnight order from the Supreme Court. Demonstrators across the country voiced their discontent with Trump’s presidency in the hope of turning it into a mass movement that will influence future elections.
• Jordan Chiles led Oklahoma to their 7th NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Title, outperforming UCLA. Audrey Davis and Jordan Bowers delivered exceptional performances on the uneven bars, contributing to Oklahoma’s victory.
• The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to greenlight the deportation of Venezuelans accused of being part of the crime gang Tren de Aragua. Trump previously declared this group a foreign terrorist organization and initiated the deportation process under the Alien Enemies Act.
• A landmark decision by a Massachusetts federal judge ordered the State Department to issue passports to six transgender and nonbinary individuals, overruling Trump Administration’s policy of recognizing people by their sex assigned at birth.
• An Indonesian student, father to a special needs infant, was detained by ICE after his US visa was revoked. Despite the outcry, an immigration judge ruled that the case against him can proceed.
• LA Dodgers’ two-way superstar, Shohei Ohtani, welcomed his baby girl into the world, sharing the news with his followers on Instagram.
• Former US Congress member, Barbara Lee, made history by being elected as the mayor of Oakland, California, after defeating former city council member Loren Taylor in a tight race.
• Washington Spirit’s star forward, Trinity Rodman, is sidelined indefinitely due to a recurring back injury. Rodman will take time away from team activities to manage her condition.
• The USA Women’s Ice Hockey Team continues its dominance, advancing to its 24th consecutive world championship final after defeating the Czech Republic.
• Actor Vince Vaughn was seen visiting President Donald Trump at the White House, sparking internet buzz.
• Former President Bill Clinton called for unity and the overcoming of resentments during a remembrance service for the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.
• US Vice-President JD Vance engaged in a debate with the Vatican’s secretary of state over international conflicts and immigration, according to a Vatican statement.
• An analysis by Phillip Inman argues that wealth, not poverty, is the main driver behind the rise of populism.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities.
• Canada is attracting top health care talent from the US following layoffs at DOGE, contributing to a ‘brain gain’ for the country.