On 2025-04-24, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating offshore mining and opening new opportunities for extracting critical materials from the ocean floor. The measure directs the Commerce Department to speed up reviewing and issuing permits for exploration and commercial recovery, and follows fast-tracked permitting on 10 mining projects last week.

On 2025-04-24, Donald Trump directed the attorney general to investigate allegations of illegal online fundraising practices, including 'straw' or 'dummy' contributions and foreign contributions to US political candidates and committees. Following this, Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO and president of ActBlue, stated that the organization expected an executive order targeting it.

On 2025-04-24, President Trump issued a rare rebuke to President Putin of Russia, calling on him to stop his bombing campaign in Ukraine and agree to a U.S. peace proposal. He also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for prolonging the conflict, while insisting a peace deal is still close despite a deadly Russian strike.

On 2025-04-24, it was reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly used an unsecured internet line in his Pentagon office to access the Signal messaging app on his personal computer, bypassing official security protocols. It was also reported that Hegseth shared sensitive operational information about strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen via a private Signal group chat with his wife, brother, personal lawyer, and nine associates.

On April 24, 2025, Republican leaders in Spartanburg, South Carolina, are facing challenges due to President Trump's trade disputes with BMW, a major local employer. Trump's trade advisor has criticized BMW, creating a conflict between the president's policies and the local economy.

On 2025-04-24, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aiming to remove disparate-impact liability as a tool for enforcing antidiscrimination laws.

On 2025-04-24, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that existing U.S. laws against female genital mutilation prohibit doctors from providing certain care to transgender youths, and the DOJ will investigate doctors who provide trans care to minors.

On 2025-04-24, US district judge William Orrick issued a temporary injunction, ruling parts of Donald Trump’s executive orders unconstitutional, preventing the Trump administration from denying federal funds to sanctuary cities and counties that limit cooperation with US immigration officials. Separately, the US transportation department threatened states with the loss of federal funding if they do not comply with US immigration enforcement efforts.

On 2025-04-24, the Los Angeles Times reported that significant cuts to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) could threaten major transit plans for the Olympics and citywide safety goals due to Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget.

On 2025-04-24, President Trump issued an executive order making it easier for the government to fire federal employees who are in a probationary period.

On 2025-04-24, it was reported that President Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican convicted of fraud charges.

On April 24, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering career support sessions to federal workers, aiming to help them find jobs outside of the government amid uncertainty following President Trump's return to office.

On 2025-04-24, Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin criticized DNC vice chair David Hogg for planning to fund primary challenges against Democratic incumbents through his group, Leaders We Deserve. Martin stated that no DNC officer should attempt to influence a primary outcome.

On 2025-04-24, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a plan to revitalize state Democratic parties by sending monthly donations from the national party to the states. More funding will be allocated to red states to strengthen the party's reach.

On 2025-04-24, an AP-NORC poll revealed that most Americans anticipate higher prices due to Trump's tariffs, with about half believing prices will significantly increase. The poll also showed concerns about a potential recession and mixed approval of Trump's handling of the economy.

NBC News reported on 2025-04-24 that Gen Z condemns Trump on inflation but sees their finances improving more than older generations. The poll also illustrates how Gen Z is deeply divided on some social issues and lined up against Trump on key immigration priorities.

On 2025-04-24, the Trump administration terminated a civil rights settlement mandating Alabama address raw sewage pollution in predominantly Black, low-income areas, dismissing the agreement as an "illegal" DEI initiative.

On 2025-04-24, autistic people and experts voiced alarm at Health Secretary RFK’s approach to autism, as he plans more expansive monitoring of autistic people’s health records and proposes cuts to disability services. Separately, the Trump administration has halted key research on autism through its ban on research and services related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

On 2025-04-24, the US interior department announced plans to fast-track permitting for fossil fuel and mining projects to a maximum of 28 days, citing Donald Trump’s ‘energy emergency’ declaration. Green groups criticized the plans, questioning their legality.

On 2025-04-24, St. John's Community Health and other nonprofits launched a $2 million media campaign to oppose Medicaid cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

On 2025-04-24, the US army suspended Col Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the first female commander of Fort McCoy, after flipped portraits of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth were discovered. The army stated the suspension was not related to misconduct, but the matter was under review.