On 2025-04-20, reports surfaced about a draft executive order from the Trump administration proposing a significant restructuring of the US State Department, including substantial cuts to various bureaus and diplomatic missions. The State Department has disputed the report, labeling it as "fake news."

On 2025-04-20, Senator Chris Van Hollen accused Trump of defying courts after meeting Kilmar Ábrego García, a wrongly deported man, in El Salvador to support Ábrego García’s right to due process. The Trump administration presented no evidence linking Ábrego García to MS-13 in federal court, and White House mocked Senator Van Hollen by annotating a headline about his meeting with García, while Senator John Kennedy stated García is "never coming back."

On 2025-04-20, Senator Amy Klobuchar warned of an impending constitutional crisis due to Donald Trump's actions. She also stated that the US Supreme Court should hold Trump administration officials in contempt if they continue to ignore a court order regarding the return of Kilmar Ábrego García from El Salvador.

On 2025-04-20, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized Donald Trump's attacks on Harvard University, citing negative impacts on research, hospitals, and American competitiveness due to researchers leaving the US. Trump had cut off billions in federal funds to Harvard and called for its tax-exempt status to be revoked.

On 2025-04-20, reports revealed that Pilgrim’s donated $5 million, Ripple Inc. donated just under that, and Warren Stephens gave $4 million to President Trump's inauguration festivities. Contributions to inaugural festivities have long been used by corporate interests, but the amount raised by Mr. Trump is exceedingly high by historical standards.

On 2025-04-20, Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. dissented in the Supreme Court’s decision to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants accused of being gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, calling the court’s order "hastily and prematurely granted". Alito argued there was “dubious factual support” for the emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union to block deportations of accused gang members under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and that the justices had not had the chance to hear the government’s side.

On 2025-04-20, it was reported that Donald Trump has been pushing for agriculture to be part of a trade deal if the UK wants tariffs lowered on exports like cars and steel.

On 2025-04-20, Pope Francis and US Vice President JD Vance met briefly in Rome to exchange Easter greetings, despite their public disagreements on the Trump administration's immigration policies. Prior to the meeting, Vance discussed shared religious faith and President Trump's commitment to peace with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Gallagher.

On 2025-04-20, Chris Whipple's new book, "Uncharted", was released, presenting a critical view of Joe Biden's presidency, detailing Biden's decline, poor debate performance and withdrawal from the 2024 race, and Trump's victory.

As reported on 2025-04-20, numerous local Republican groups across the nation have invited Jan. 6 rioters to speak at their events. These speakers often reiterate claims about election fraud and their experiences in prison.

On 2025-04-20, it was reported that three top Pentagon officials were fired for allegedly leaking sensitive information on 2025-04-19. Former Defense Department official John Ullyot published an opinion piece arguing that the Pentagon is in disarray under Hegseth's leadership and suggesting that Trump should remove him.

On 2025-04-20, it was reported that budget cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE severely impacted Kansas City in April 2025, putting thousands of federal jobs at risk. A union is fighting against Trump's federal job cuts.

On 2025-04-20, New York's $9 congestion toll remained in effect despite an Easter deadline from the Trump administration to halt it; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues to collect the fee.

On 2025-04-20, former Columbia University president Lee Bollinger said that the Trump administration’s attacks on academic institutions represent a significant attack on first amendment rights. The federal government froze nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard after the university rejected demands made earlier in the month, and the Trump administration demanded Harvard University and other elite colleges reorganize their governance and procedures.