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23.04.2025

23.04.2025 โ€” Day Trump Retreated on Tariffs, Gave Ukraine Ultimatum

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 23.04.2025.

It displays 255 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.04.2025 โ‡ข Day Trump Retreated on Tariffs, Gave Ukraine Ultimatum
โŒจMarkets rallied after Trump signaled a softer stance on China tariffs, telling reporters they would "come down substantially" if a "fair deal" is reached. This apparent retreat followed warnings from CEOs and market turbulence.

The administration's Ukraine policy hardened as Trump publicly criticized Zelensky for rejecting peace terms recognizing Russian control of Crimea. Vance issued an ultimatum: both sides must compromise on territory or the US will "walk away" from negotiations.

Pope Francis's body moved to St. Peter's Basilica, where thousands waited to pay respects before Saturday's funeral. Cardinals began preparations for the conclave.

Tesla reported a 71% profit decline, prompting Musk to announce reduced involvement with DOGE. Immigration enforcement remained contentious, with the DOJ filing first-ever RICO charges against Tren de Aragua gang members, and continued media focus on deportation controversies from previous days.
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01:44โ‡ขTesla Profits Collapse as Musk Retreats from DOGE

โŒจThe newspapers report on Tesla's dramatic profit decline, dropping 71% in the first quarter (CNN, AP, NPR, Daily Beast, The Hill). In response, Elon Musk announced he'll reduce his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on Tesla (AP, NPR, CBS, NBC). Following Pope Francis's death, Vatican officials revealed his final words as cardinals prepare for Saturday's funeral (USA Today), with speculation emerging about whether an American could be the next pope (ABC). Other news includes Karen Read's retrial beginning (Boston Globe), Secretary of State Rubio skipping Ukraine talks amid disagreements over Crimea (NYTimes), and new appointments in the Trump administration (Breitbart, OANN).
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Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have predicted that a comment he made then, dismissing victims of Chileโ€™s most notorious pedophile, would blow up into the biggest crisis of his papacy.
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07:11โ‡ขTrump Signals China Tariff Retreat

โŒจThe newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral preparations, with his body being moved to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state (ABC, Fox News, NBC). In economic news, President Trump signals a potential shift in his China trade policy, indicating tariffs might "come down substantially" if China agrees to a deal (CNN, HuffPost, Epoch Times). Harvard's legal challenge against the Trump administration continues, with the university questioning how freezing research funds addresses campus antisemitism (NPR). Other stories include a New Jersey wildfire forcing thousands to evacuate (NY Post), and a California judge being found guilty of second-degree murder in his wife's shooting death (LA Times).
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11:14โ‡ขPope Francis Lies in State at Vatican

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's death, with his body now lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica as thousands wait to pay respects before Saturday's funeral (ABC, CBS, USA Today). The Trump administration faces multiple challenges, including struggles with immigration detention plans as a Fort Bliss tent city contract falls through (NBC), IRS turmoil with staff reductions (Boston Globe), and Pentagon chaos due to infighting among Defense Secretary Hegseth's aides (Daily Beast). On trade, Trump signals a potential softening toward China (Newsweek, CNN), while concerns about rare earth minerals dependency surface if China restricts exports (Epoch Times).
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The Department of Justice filed multiple federal charges against 27 members of the hyperviolent Tren de Aragua Venezuelan gang on Monday. The charges include Racketeering, Narcotics and Sex Trafficking, Robbery, and Firearms offenses. DOJ officials say this marks the first time RICO charges have been filed against Tren de Aragua gang members.
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13:29โ‡ขTrump Retreats from Powell Firing Threats

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's economic policy reversals, with markets rebounding after he backed away from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell (CNN, Newsweek, Daily Beast). Immigration enforcement remains prominent, with the DOJ filing first-ever RICO charges against 27 members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang (Breitbart) and controversies over deportation practices, including a Venezuelan man allegedly sent to El Salvador without family notification (NBC News, HuffPost). Karen Read's murder trial continues with testimony from former friend Kerry Roberts (Boston Globe), while thousands mourn Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica before the upcoming papal conclave (USA Today, ABC, CBS).
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The judiciary has some tools to enforce presidential compliance, but their effectiveness depends ultimately on the vigilance of the American people.
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The Department of Justice filed multiple federal charges against 27 members of the hyperviolent Tren de Aragua Venezuelan gang on Monday. The charges include Racketeering, Narcotics and Sex Trafficking, Robbery, and Firearms offenses. DOJ officials say this marks the first time RICO charges have been filed against Tren de Aragua gang members.
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15:19โ‡ขMarkets Soar As Trump Signals China Trade Thaw

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump signaling a thaw in the US-China trade war, causing a stock market rally and Tesla shares to soar (ABC News, Fox News, AP). The Ukraine conflict continues to generate headlines as Secretary of State Vance issues an ultimatum and threatens US withdrawal from negotiations if Trump's "final offer" isn't accepted (CNN, OANN, Slate). Both domestic policy issues and economic inequality are being discussed, with reports of the 19 wealthiest US families growing $1 trillion richer last year (Common Dreams) and the Department of Education resuming collections on defaulted student loans (NPR, MSNBC). Meanwhile, mourning continues for Pope Francis, whose body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of Saturday's funeral (Newsweek, CBS).
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When Donald Trump was forced to pause most of his tariffs, the country got a basic lesson in Marxist state theory: when states push policies that threaten profits, they trigger mechanisms that discipline them back into line with capitalist interests.
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16:55โ‡ขZelensky Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions over Ukraine peace negotiations. The Trump administration's proposed peace planโ€”freezing conflict lines and recognizing Crimea as Russianโ€”was rejected by Zelensky, prompting Trump to attack him publicly (NYT, NY Post, Breitbart). Secretary of State Vance issued an ultimatum that both sides must compromise on territory or the US will "walk away" from peace efforts (CBS, CNN). On economic matters, US stock markets rallied following Trump's comments on Fed Chair Powell and China trade relations (Epoch Times, ABC, Washington Post), though USA Today reports declining public confidence in Trump's economic leadership. Environmental issues appear with reports of the worst global coral bleaching event ever recorded, blamed on fossil fuels (Common Dreams).
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18:23โ‡ขTrump Ultimatum: Ukraine Must Compromise Or US Walks

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Ukraine conflict, with Trump attacking President Zelensky for rejecting proposed peace terms that would freeze conflict lines and recognize Crimea as Russian territory (NYT, Breitbart). Secretary Vance issued an ultimatum that both Ukraine and Russia must compromise on territory or the US will "walk away" from negotiations (Epoch Times, CBS). Immigration remains contentious, with reports about an undocumented immigrant who killed a California couple potentially being released after serving only a third of his sentence (NY Post, Fox News). On climate, scientists warn humanity is triggering multiple climate tipping points requiring urgent action (Common Dreams). The Karen Read murder trial continues with testimony from John O'Keefe's mother (Boston Globe).
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19:52โ‡ขTrump Lashes Out At Zelensky Over Crimea Comments

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky over a rejected peace proposal. Trump publicly criticized Zelensky for "inflammatory" comments about Crimea (ABC, CNN, Daily Beast), with multiple outlets covering Trump's angry reaction after Ukraine refused terms that would recognize Russian control of Crimea (NYT, Breitbart). In domestic news, Senator Dick Durbin announced he won't seek reelection in 2026, triggering a leadership shakeup among Senate Democrats (CBS). The Karen Read murder trial continues with cross-examination of a paramedic who responded to the scene (Boston Globe). Other headlines note prosecutors quitting in the abandoned Eric Adams case (The Blaze) and a NYC bodega owner tragically killed in crossfire (NY Post).
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The executive orders President Donald Trump is set to sign on Wednesday include an order to ensure school discipline policies are not based on DEI and an order restricting the use of disparate-impact liability legal theory, Breitbart News has learned.
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21:29โ‡ขTrump Signs Anti-DEI Executive Orders

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump signing new executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools (Breitbart, USA Today, Fox News). Tensions with Ukraine continue as Trump criticizes President Zelensky's "inflammatory" comments on Crimea (ABC News, CNN). In economic news, a dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its tariff policy, claiming it brings chaos to the American economy (AP News, Vox). Other developments include the Department of Education restarting student loan collections (The Hill, OANN) and tensions in the White House, with reports of Elon Musk having a heated argument near the Oval Office (Daily Beast, HuffPost).
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The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do.
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23:05โ‡ขVance Ultimatum: Ukraine Must Accept Russian Gains

โŒจThe newspapers report on Pope Francis's death with extensive coverage of public mourning, as the Vatican may extend viewing hours due to high turnout (ABC News, NPR). The Trump administration's Ukraine policy generates significant attention, with Vice President Vance pressuring Ukraine to accept Russian territorial gains or face U.S. withdrawal from support (NYTimes, The Atlantic, OANN). White House tensions emerge with reports of Elon Musk having a heated argument with Treasury Secretary (NY Post, Daily Beast). Several sources highlight Trump's domestic policies, including proposed cuts to social programs like Head Start and SNAP (Common Dreams), rejection of tax increases on millionaires (USA Today), and continued targeting of DEI initiatives (Breitbart).
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