On April 16, 2025, Judge James E. Boasberg found probable cause to hold Trump administration officials in contempt for violating an injunction related to the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. The judge threatened criminal contempt proceedings if the White House did not comply with the order to not deport 130 Venezuelan migrants without due process.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against President Trump’s tariffs, arguing they are unconstitutional and could cost California billions. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation. The WTO forecasts a significant reduction in global trade volume due to Trump's trade policies, with North American exports predicted to plummet 12.6 percent and imports to drop 9.6 percent in 2025.

Published on April 16, 2025, about $1.5 million in grants to digitize archival records and collect first-person accounts of Native Americans who attended U.S. government-run boarding schools have been cut as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to drastically reshape cultural programs.

On April 16, 2025, following an executive order banning DEI instruction, the US Army and Air Force libraries were ordered to review and potentially remove books related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The US Naval Academy had already removed nearly 400 books.

Published on April 17, 2025, authorities investigated an arson attack at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence on April 16, 2025, probing whether suspect Cody Balmer was motivated by Shapiro’s Jewish faith or positions on Israel’s war in Gaza. Balmer had also planned to attack Shapiro with a sledgehammer.

On April 16, 2025, the Associated Press accused the White House of defying a court order to restore its access to the White House press pool, despite a judge's ruling that the exclusion violated the First Amendment.

On April 16, 2025, the Trump administration shut down the State Department’s R/Fimi hub, a move praised by right-wing critics who claimed the office censored American voices and cost taxpayers over $50 million per year. Approximately 40 employees were placed on administrative leave and dismissed within 30 days.

Published on April 16, 2025, the article discusses the Trump administration's pressure on the UK to weaken its online safety laws and digital taxes in exchange for a trade deal.

The Trump administration is facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges regarding the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate his return, the administration has defied court orders, with President Trump and Salvadoran President Bukele joking about the situation. Democrats are considering investigating the case, while Republicans support the administration's actions.

On April 16, 2025, Joe Biden, in his first speech since leaving the White House, accused Donald Trump and Elon Musk of undermining social security during a speech in Chicago.

On April 16, 2025, early results showed Loren Taylor with a slim lead over Barbara Lee in Oakland's special mayoral election on April 15, 2025, prompted by the recall of Mayor Sheng Thao in November 2024.

On April 15, 2025, legal experts debated the implications of President Trump's defiance of court rulings, with some viewing it as a constitutional crisis. The article also highlights multiple lawsuits filed against the Trump administration by California.

On April 17, 2025, it was reported that a judge dismissed a contempt case against an ICE agent for an arrest outside a courthouse in Boston on April 15, 2025.

On April 16, 2025, the Trump administration proposed a rule to redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, limiting it to direct killing or injuring of species and removing the prohibition against habitat destruction. The administration also rolled back forest protections on April 5, 2025, to increase logging.

On April 16, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the increasing rate of autism diagnoses in the US and promised studies on environmental factors, following a CDC report estimating that one in 31 children has autism.

Published on April 16, 2025, the article mentions that in the U.S., Republican-controlled states have been banning gender-affirming care for minors, barring transgender women and girls from sports competitions, and restricting bathroom access. President Trump has signed orders to define sexes as male and female and has tried to restrict transgender people's rights.

On April 15, 2025, news surfaced that South Africa's new special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, is under scrutiny for calling US President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic, and narcissistic right-winger in a 2020 speech.