International
Rifle of the alleged shooter who tried to kill Trump was legally bought by the father

The rifle that Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly used to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump was legally acquired by the attacker’s father, investigative sources reported to Fox News.
Sources involved in the investigation indicated the AR-15 rifle that was found in the lifeless body of Crooks, 20 years old, was acquired by his father totally legally.
Other sources of local security forces indicated that they have found two devices with explosive material in the vehicle of the suspect in the assassination attempt, as well as at his home in Bethel Park (Pennylvania).
Crooks was killed by the Secret Service after shooting several times from an elevated position on a roof of a building on one floor near the stage where Trump participated in a rally in the town of Butler (Pennsylvania) about an hour away from his home.
One of the shots hit Trump in the right ear, but the former president left the stage walking, with his fist up and surrounded by Secret Service agents.
In the shooting, a rally assistant died and two adult men were seriously injured.
Former Republican former and candidate Donald Trump assured this Sunday in a comment on the social network Truth Social that he is not “afraid” and will remain strong and “defiant” after the assassination attempt he survived last afternoon at a rally in Butler (Pennsylvania).
“Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers yesterday. It is as if it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening. We will not be AFRAID, but we will remain strong in our faith and defiant in the face of evil,” said the former president, who is in New Jersey.
The president, as he did on Saturday, referred to the family of the fatal victim as well as the injured people, about whom he asked for his early recovery.
“At this moment, it is more important than ever that we stay united and show our true character as Americans, staying strong and determined and not allowing evil to win,” he added.
Trump pointed out that he hopes to be part of the Republican National Convention to be held in Wisconsin, which begins tomorrow and on Thursday he plans to make official his nomination as the party’s candidate in next November’s elections.
In a previous message on his social network, Trump explained that the bullet that the shooter shot pierced the top of his right ear.
“I immediately knew that something was wrong because I heard a buzz, gunshots and I immediately felt the bullet going through the skin,” he said.
Central America
Senator Van Hollen Meets with Deported MS-13 Member in El Salvador; Trump and Bukele React

U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen, representing the state of Maryland, held a meeting in El Salvador with deported MS-13 gang member Kilmar Ábrego García, a member of the criminal group classified by the U.S. government as a terrorist organization.
“Kilmar Ábrego García, miraculously resurrected from the ‘extermination camps’ and ‘torture chambers,’ now sipping margaritas with Senator Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador!” wrote President Nayib Bukeleon X (formerly Twitter), sharing photos of Van Hollen, Ábrego García, and a lawyer sitting together at a Salvadoran hotel.
The deported gang member is seen wearing a plaid shirt and a flat-brimmed cap, seated at a table with glasses and coffee cups. The senator also shared images of the meeting on his own social media accounts.
Bukele reaffirmed that Ábrego will remain in El Salvador and will not be returned to the United States.
“Now that his health has been confirmed, he has earned the honor of remaining under the custody of El Salvador,” Bukele added.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the senator’s meeting with Ábrego on Truth Social, calling Van Hollen “a fool” for advocating for Ábrego’s return to the U.S.
International
Pope Francis Appears for Easter Blessing, Calls for Peace and Religious Freedom

Pope Francis, still recovering from pneumonia, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Easter Sunday and, with a faint voice, wished a “Happy Easter” to the thousands of faithful gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.
A month after being discharged from a lengthy hospital stay, the presence of the 88-year-old pontiff had remained uncertain, with the Vatican not confirming his attendance ahead of time.
Eventually, the pope made a brief appearance in a wheelchair shortly after 12:00 p.m. (10:00 GMT) to deliver his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing (“to the city and to the world”).
Although no longer wearing an oxygen cannula, the Argentine Jesuit relied on a close aide to read his Easter message, which touched on major global conflicts.
Francis condemned the “dramatic and unworthy humanitarian crisis” in Gaza and called for a ceasefire, while also expressing concern over the “growing climate of antisemitism spreading across the globe.”
He further emphasized the importance of religious freedom and freedom of thought, stating that without mutual respect, “peace is not possible.”
International
Thousands rally nationwide against Trump’s threat to U.S. democracy

Thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday (April 19, 2025) in major cities like New York and Washington, as well as in small communities across the United States, in a second wave of demonstrations against President Donald Trump. The crowds denounced what they view as growing threats to the country’s democratic ideals.
In New York City, demonstrators of all ages rallied in front of the Public Library near Trump Tower, holding signs accusing the president of undermining democratic institutions and judicial independence.
Many protesters also criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policies, including mass deportations and raids targeting undocumented migrants.
“Democracy is in grave danger,” said Kathy Valyi, 73, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. She told AFP that the stories her parents shared about Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1930s Germany “are happening here now.”
In Washington, demonstrators voiced concern over what they see as Trump’s disregard for long-standing constitutional norms, such as the right to due process.
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