Immigration, International Tensions, and Domestic Developments

Video footage from Friday night captured Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) buses, filled with Venezuelan migrants, en route to an airport in north Texas. However, the buses abruptly turned around before reaching their destination, amidst an ongoing legal dispute concerning their deportation.

At least 28 individuals, believed to be primarily Venezuelan nationals, were placed on buses at ICE's Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, on Friday evening. The buses were initially headed towards Abilene Airport, approximately 30 miles away. The video, obtained by NBC News, showed the ICE motorcade, including numerous law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights, passing the airport exit before turning back to the detention facility.

Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday, accusing him of potentially instigating a constitutional crisis. The senator's remarks followed his return from El Salvador, where he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed Easter truce in Ukraine was met with accusations of violations from both sides. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the ceasefire was insufficient for genuine confidence-building, citing numerous Russian attacks. Russia's Ministry of Defense accused Ukraine of violating the truce.

In Kyiv, many residents expressed skepticism about the truce. Analysts suggest Putin's declaration was a tactical move, potentially aimed at appearing constructive ahead of upcoming talks.

Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, voiced opposition to Trump's interest in sending U.S. citizens who commit crimes to foreign prisons. He also discussed the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, acknowledging the deportation as a mistake but expressing confidence that similar incidents would not occur in the future.

A group of Senate Democrats, who faced criticism for voting for a GOP bill to avert a government shutdown, now feel vindicated.

Former U.S. Representative Barbara Lee was elected as the new mayor of Oakland, California.

Protests against Trump's agenda took place near the White House.

Pope Francis greeted crowds on Easter Sunday, following a recent health crisis. He did not lead the Easter Mass, with Cardinal Angelo Comastri delivering the homily. Francis also met with Vice President JD Vance.

Florida State University altered its plans for a return to campus following a mass shooting.

Talks between the United States and Iran concluded with both sides seeking to reduce tensions.

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak.

Oklahoma won its seventh national gymnastics championship since 2014.

A 12-year-old boy and a woman were killed in Oklahoma during a severe storm.

Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia reported their first measles cases in 2025, all linked to international travel.