The NewsWorthy Trump-Putin Call, Riot Settlement & Sesame Street Changes - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
Discover the latest legal rulings that could increase deportations and the implications of President Trump's call with Putin. Dive into Vice President Vance's meeting with the pope and why the U.S. may start investigating celebrities. Learn about changes coming to Sesame Street as it moves to Netflix, and uncover trivia about iconic movie lines that were improvised. Plus, hear about recent severe weather in the U.S. and a settlement related to the Capitol riot.
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Supreme Court Immigration Ruling
- The Supreme Court allowed removal of deportation protections for nearly 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants while legal challenges continue.
- This marks a major action in modern American history to alter immigration status during ongoing litigation.
Trump's Approach to Ukraine War
- President Trump focuses on negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine, avoiding immediate pressure to stop the war.
- He prefers talking and potential economic incentives over sanctions, calling the conflict "not my war."
Vance Meets New Pope
- Vice President J.D. Vance met Pope Leo, delivering a letter from President Trump inviting him to the White House.
- The Pope promised to visit eventually and exchanged symbolic gifts including a Bears jersey and a bronze sculpture.