Here’s a look at what made news on April 23, 2025.

• US Vice President JD Vance suggests mutual territory concessions for peace between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of the countries reaching an agreement or the US walking away from the talks.
• Donald Trump accuses Volodymyr Zelenskyy of disrupting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, pressuring him to finalize a deal he believes is “very close.”
• Moises Sandoval Mendoza, a Texas man convicted of the brutal murder of a young mother in 2004, was executed on Wednesday evening.
• A fast-moving wildfire in New Jersey has sparked evacuations, road closures, and has reached a shuttered nuclear power plant.
• President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on education reform, including the introduction of artificial intelligence in K-12 schools, addressing “woke ideology” in university accreditation, and scrutinizing foreign gifts to educational institutions.
• Trump further targets universities with executive orders aimed at decreasing diversity and inclusion efforts, addressing disclosure of large donations and college accreditation.
• Twelve US states have sued the Trump administration over its controversial tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and harmful to the American economy.
• A coalition of Democrat-governed states is also suing to stop Trump’s international trade tariffs, citing massive financial uncertainty.
• Former National Security Adviser Fiona Hill has compared Trump’s governing style to that of Vladimir Putin, claiming both presidents share a similar worldview.
• Sir Richard Branson criticizes Donald Trump’s policies for causing global harm and undermining business.
• Boeing plans to divert 50 planes ordered by Chinese airlines to other customers due to tariffs imposed by Trump’s trade war.
• President Donald Trump opposes tax hikes for millionaires, arguing that they would leave the country as a result.
• Stock markets rise globally following Trump’s announcement of reducing tariffs on China and his decision to retain Jerome Powell as the Chair of the US central bank.
• Families of prisoners held in El Salvador and Venezuela have condemned President Nayib Bukele’s proposed prisoner swap.
• Two weeks after pausing plans for steep tariffs, Trump’s lack of progress on negotiated deals has affected markets and caused doubts about his trade war strategy.
• A former Pentagon official reveals potential legal violations and turmoil within the department.
• Trump’s approval rating has dropped to -13 percentage points according to a recent Economist/YouGov survey.
• Two major law firms, Perkins Coie and WilmerHale, are seeking permanent injunctions against Trump’s executive orders claiming they are unconstitutional and damaging to their operations.