On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order requiring proof of U.S. citizenship on federal election forms, directing the Election Assistance Commission to implement the requirement. The administration claims this is to combat voter fraud. Trump also falsely claimed illegal votes contributed to his 2016 and 2020 election losses and noted some may not understand his complaints since he won “in a landslide” last year.

On March 26, 2025, President Trump initiated a fresh attack on lawyers, singling out Jenner & Block, a firm where Andrew Weissmann once worked, and signed an executive order targeting the firm. The order aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him. He also declassified some documents from the Russia investigation and called Mr. Weissmann a “bad guy”.

On March 25, 2025, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned after nearly five years in the position. Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take on the role until a permanent replacement is named. Brian L. Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, stated the union is ready to work with the next postmaster general.

Published on March 25, 2025, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, struck a deal with the Trump administration to provide $40 million worth of legal work in support of Mr. Trump’s efforts to fight antisemitism on college campuses, as well as other issues.

On March 25, 2025, Republicans reacted to the revelation that Trump administration national security officials used a messaging app to discuss military operations, including a journalist in a group chat about airstrikes in Yemen. National security adviser Mike Waltz took "full responsibility" for a text group that leaked military plans. A contentious Senate Intelligence Committee hearing was held where officials acknowledged the accuracy of the exchanges.

On March 25, 2025, President Trump pardoned a former business partner of Hunter Biden who had testified about the Bidens.

On March 25, 2025, Republicans in Congress are considering actions against judges due to court rulings against the Trump administration, including limiting the reach of rulings, cutting funding, and impeachment. House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned the authority over federal courts and power of funding. Democrats warn against the assault on the judicial branch.

On March 25, 2025, the Trump administration announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation, stop fighting, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea, following bilateral talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

On March 25, 2025, news outlets reported that President Trump plans to nominate L. Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and defender of Israel, as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa. The Trump administration recently expelled South Africa’s ambassador to the United States after he criticized Mr. Trump during a webinar.

On March 25, 2025, U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced a trip to Greenland with his wife, Usha Vance, scheduled for March 28, 2025. The trip's focus has shifted to national security concerns. The Greenland government stated that it has not extended any invitations for visits.

On March 25, 2025, it was reported that the leak of a Signal chat poses an early test for the F.B.I. and Justice Department.

On March 25, 2025, the ACLU argued in court, seeking a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's policy regarding passports, calling it an "anti-trans policy." Judge Julia Kobick took the motion under advisement. The Trump administration defends its passport policy change by asserting it doesn't violate equal protection guarantees and that the president has broad discretion in setting passport policy.

On March 25, 2025, it was reported that an appeals court ruled that the Trump administration must admit thousands of refugees granted status before 2025-01-20, but allowed the pause on new refugee admissions to continue. The 2025-03-24 ruling reversed part of a lower court ruling.

Published on March 25, 2025, the Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to justify deportations to El Salvador, which a judge deemed lacking due process. On March 24, 2025, the Trump administration refused to provide further information about two flights of Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador, citing state secrets, despite Judge James E. Boasberg's order to return the planes.

On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated Thomas March Bell to lead the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General. Bell has faced accusations of mishandling taxpayer funds and has a history of investigating abortion clinics.

On March 25, 2025, Frank Bisignano, President Trump's nominee to run the Social Security Administration (SSA), vowed to crack down on fraud during a Senate confirmation hearing. The SSA also announced it would slash 7,000 of its 57,000 workers. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden expressed concern about cost-cutting efforts.

On March 25, 2025, the Senate confirmed Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration with a 56-44 vote. Makary has called for a change in culture at the FDA and plans to build an “expert coalition” to review data on the abortion pill mifepristone.

On March 25, 2025, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a Republican-backed bill intended to clarify the state's near-total abortion ban, arguing it would undermine doctors' judgment and endanger pregnant women.

On March 25, 2025, it was reported that international student enrollment in the US is facing uncertainty under the Trump administration due to new policies and actions, including efforts to deport students based on political views, reduced research funding, and a crackdown on campus activism.