Here’s a look at what made news on April 4, 2025.

• In a landmark ruling, the Trump administration has been directed to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongfully deported to his home country. Garcia, a legal US resident living in Maryland since 2011, was mistakenly returned to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
• US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner provide an analysis 75 days into Trump’s tariff impositions, noting significant market reactions and impacts on various sectors, including small island nations.
• Elon Musk’s “Doge Eyes” is reportedly scrutinizing the Peace Corps for potential cuts. The Peace Corps is a federal agency that deploys US volunteers worldwide to assist in health, education, and environmental initiatives.
• Prosecutors are pushing for a seven-year prison sentence for former congressman George Santos, who pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges. The severity of the proposed sentence stems from the significant harm inflicted by Santos’ fraudulent activities.
• The escalating trade wars initiated by President Trump have reached new levels, with China retaliating by imposing a 34% tariff on all U.S. products. The announcement caused a significant drop in global stock markets.
• President Trump has followed through on his tariff threats, implementing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher rates for countries with trade surpluses with the US. The move led to a significant downturn in global markets.
• Despite a significant drop in the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P500 Index, President Trump remains optimistic about his economic strategy.
• Russia has been noticeably excluded from Trump’s tariff list. The White House explains that existing sanctions against Russia “preclude” the need for additional tariffs.
• The implementation of Trump’s sweeping tariffs has led to global financial turmoil, causing stock markets to tumble worldwide. This is the worst financial week since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis five years ago.
• NBA star Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for repeatedly making gun gestures during games, despite previous warnings and suspensions from the NBA.
• Senate GOP leaders are working to advance President Trump’s multi-trillion-dollar agenda, which includes tax and border security measures. This progress, however, sparks an internal conflict about funding strategies.
• President Trump’s expansive new tariffs are reversing a trend of lowering trade barriers, a move that has historical parallels according to a former IMF chief economist.
• The trade war initiated by President Trump is straining the US’s longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia, threatening the global economy.
• Democratic Senator Cory Booker set a record for the longest ever speech in the US Senate in protest against Donald Trump.
• Progressive Judge Susan Crawford triumphed in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating a challenger endorsed by President Trump and Elon Musk.
• An urgent call to action has been issued to support Myanmar, following a devastating earthquake.
• USC basketball player JuJu Watkins won the AP Women’s Player of the Year Award after leading her team to its best season in nearly 40 years.
• The Trump administration has blocked a Biden-era proposal for Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity medications.
• Los Angeles Dodgers star, Mookie Betts, has announced his decision to attend the White House’s World Series championship celebration after declining a previous invitation during President Trump’s term.
• President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, in addition to previous charges and global retaliation, are expected to lead to increased prices for everyday items.