Here’s a look at what made news on April 11, 2025.

• Erin Brockovich recounts a surprising incident that led to the creation of an award-winning film about her life. She shared an encounter with her chiropractor about a soiled stiletto, which she got from collecting dead frogs.
• The White House reveals details of President Donald Trump’s annual medical examination, providing the first information about the health of the oldest president in US history. Trump commented on the necessity of the check-up despite feeling in the best of health.
• Jonathan Freedland discusses the global impact of Trump’s policies and the urgent need for the general public to understand economic terminology given these policies’ worldwide effects.
• President Trump instructs four federal agency heads to allow the military jurisdiction over federal land along the US-Mexico border, according to a memorandum reported by CNN Politics.
• A US immigration judge rules in favor of Trump administration lawyers to deport Columbia University graduate and Palestinian organizer Mahmoud Khalil over his views, stirring controversy and criticism.
• Chris Michael provides insights into the potential benefits that could arise from Trump’s controversial actions against Canada, despite initial appearances as unfavorable to the country.
• President Trump shares the results of a recent cognitive test taken during his annual physical. He addressed these results to reporters aboard Air Force One.
• A judge approves the resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents. Despite opposition from a new Los Angeles district attorney, the hearings are set to continue.
• Elon Musk criticizes Trump ally Navarro, sparking interest and speculation in this political dispute.
• Trump authorizes the U.S. military to secure federal lands along the southern border, as part of his immigration strategy.
• AP News provides an analysis of the long-term effects of Trump’s tariffs on China, with indications of a shift in global supply chains away from U.S. producers.
• A federal judge rejects President Trump’s effort to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by the men formerly known as the Central Park Five, allowing the case to move forward.
• The mother of a victim from the Creeslough tragedy reflects on the event two and a half years later.
• South Carolina continues its execution spree with the death of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking the second recent death row execution by authorized gunfire.
• Steven Greenhouse provides an insight into Trump’s tariff showdown, highlighting the suspension of high tariffs after their implementation.
• CNN reveals Trump’s strategy in his trade clash with China and his push for allies to challenge China in trade.
• The Trump administration considers a budget proposal set to cut the Head Start program completely, a program offering child care and preschool education to low-income families.