The headline news from April 25, 2017

The archive of all headlines from April 25, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Some in Europe Hope Far-Right Surge Crested in French Vote

New York Times  25/Apr/2017 00:00:07

There was palpable relief in Europe’s mainstream parties at the success of the centrist Emmanuel Macron in the first round of the French presidential election.The uphill battle of Marine Le Pen’s National Front suggests that far-right populism has not fully crystallized electorally in Europe.

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Spending Bill Was Going to Be Easy. Then It Hit a Wall.

New York Times  25/Apr/2017 00:30:06

Republicans may control Washington, but President Trump’s insistence on money for his proposed border wall has turned a sure thing into a major drama. Democrats — whose votes are needed to pass any spending bill — and many Republicans have no interest in building a wall, certainly not in paying for it with a short-term spending bill.

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State Department Mar-a-Lago Post Raises Ethics Concerns

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 01:00:09

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Trump Is Said to Want 15% Corporate Rate in Tax-Cut Plan

New York Times  25/Apr/2017 03:30:06

Cutting the corporate tax rate to 15 percent from its current level of 35 percent was one of President Trump’s marquee campaign promises. Doing so, however, could mean a significant reduction in revenue, endangering his vow to curb deficits. The White House plans to formally roll out its proposal on Wednesday.

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State Department ’Regrets’ Website Post on Mar-a-Lago

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 03:45:04

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 04:00:11

The state affiliate of the National Rifle Assn. has filed the first in a series of planned court challenges opposing sweeping new gun control laws approved in California in the wake of the San Bernardino terror attacks. BUSINESS

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Trump Open to Backing Down on Border Wall in Shutdown Standoff

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 04:30:11

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 05:15:12

The state affiliate of the National Rifle Assn. has filed the first in a series of planned court challenges opposing sweeping new gun control laws approved in California in the wake of the San Bernardino terror attacks. L.A. Now

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Trump backs off on border wall funding to avoid government shutdown

The Guardian  25/Apr/2017 06:00:07

President wanted $1.4bn in budget but indicates he will hold off until September, avoiding a spending freeze on his 100th day in office

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The Promise Would Trump supporters elect him again now?

The Guardian  25/Apr/2017 09:15:20

For some Trump voters in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, their new president has already done more than Obama – but others have had enough

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Trump Is Historically Unpopular. Will It Matter?

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 12:00:34

Trump’s First 100 Days

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Trump Rejects Grading of First 100 Days, Yet He Seeks an ‘A’

New York Times  25/Apr/2017 12:15:34

President Trump has called it “an artificial barrier” and a “ridiculous standard.” However, he is deeply anxious about judgments of his success at the traditional benchmark.

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The Promise Would Trump supporters elect him now?

The Guardian  25/Apr/2017 12:15:37

For some Trump voters in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, their new president has already done more than Obama – but others have had enough

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 12:30:12

With many of those promises as yet unfulfilled or abandoned, Trump and his aides scrambled Monday to present a glowing picture of vast accomplishment, downplaying the significance of the 100-day deadline. Consumer Confidential

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 14:00:39

With many of those promises as yet unfulfilled or abandoned, Trump and his aides scrambled Monday to present a glowing picture of vast accomplishment, downplaying the significance of the 100-day deadline.Trump slaps tariff on Canadian softwood lumber 

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Ivanka Trump’s Role Leaves Women Scratching Their Heads in Germany

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 14:45:12

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 19:00:11

A report by the state auditor said University of California President Janet Napolitano’s office failed to disclose $175 million in budget reserves and paid salaries to its top staff. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 19:15:10

University of California President Janet Napolitano’s office failed to disclose $175 million in budget reserves, a report says. It also finds that salaries paid to the office’s top staff were 'significantly higher' than those of comparable state employees in other agencies. BUSINESS

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 20:00:16

University of California President Janet Napolitano’s office failed to disclose $175 million in budget reserves, a report says. It also finds that salaries paid to the office’s top staff were 'significantly higher' than those of comparable state employees in other agencies.Read the state audit

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House Oversight Leaders: Flynn May Have Broken Law

NBC News  25/Apr/2017 21:30:10

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Flynn May Have Violated Disclosure Law, Lawmakers Say

New York Times  25/Apr/2017 21:45:07

Lawmakers from both parties said Michael T. Flynn may have violated the law by not disclosing his business dealings with Russia as required. Mr. Flynn, President Trump’s first national security adviser, is also accused of inappropriately accepting funds.

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 23:00:10

The case was the first legal test of Trump’s order, which has left cities and counties across the nation fearful of losing massive amounts of federal funds. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 23:30:14

The case was the first legal test of Trump’s order, which has left cities and counties across the nation fearful of losing massive amounts of federal funds. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  25/Apr/2017 23:45:12

The case was the first legal test of Trump’s order, which has left cities and counties across the nation fearful of losing massive amounts of federal funds.

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