NPR News: 04-10-2025 9PM EDT

Summary

Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongly Deported Maryland Man

Timestamp: [00:17] - [00:36]

In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has mandated that the Trump administration take necessary steps to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States. Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, was erroneously deported to El Salvador's detention center. He is a U.S. citizen's spouse with legal protection in the U.S. and no criminal background. The Supreme Court's ruling does not directly command the government to repatriate him but instead instructs the administration to "facilitate and effectuate the return of the migrant and share what steps it is taking to do so."

Notable Quote: Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington, stated, “The Supreme Court has ruled the Trump administration must take steps to return Kilmar Armando Obrego Garcia to the US.”

House Republicans Approve Major Budget Resolution Amid Internal Opposition

Timestamp: [01:25] - [02:17]

House Republicans have narrowly approved a significant budget resolution that paves the way for advancing much of President Trump's domestic policy agenda. The passage, which faced internal resistance from within the House Republican Conference, was delayed due to concerns over the deficit and other fiscal issues. After intense negotiations and overnight discussions, the budget blueprint received approval from both the House and the Senate. This resolution enables Republicans to draft and garner support for a multi-trillion-dollar package aimed at extending the 2017 tax cuts and modifying expenditures related to the military, energy, and border security.

Notable Quote: Barbara Sprunt from NPR News at the Capitol explained, “More than a dozen members had expressed concerns that the measure before them didn't do enough to address the deficit.”

Florida Charges Ryan Ruth with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Terrorism

Timestamp: [02:17] - [03:07]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed charges against Ryan Ruth, accusing him of attempted first-degree murder and terrorism following his alleged assassination attempt on President Trump in September. The incident occurred in West Palm Beach while President Trump was golfing, where Ruth was spotted and subsequently fired upon by a Secret Service agent before fleeing the scene. Ruth is currently in federal custody facing multiple charges. The state charges are contingent upon the outcome of his federal case, with a court hearing scheduled for next week to review the evidence.

Notable Quote: Greg Allen of NPR News in Miami reported, “Huthmeyer says the state charges come after months of what he called stonewalling by the Biden administration.”

Wall Street Experiences Significant Declines

Timestamp: [03:07] - [03:49]

Wall Street saw a sharp downturn with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down by 1,000 points and the NASDAQ falling by 777 points. The market volatility was further impacted by ongoing economic concerns and global events, contributing to investor unease.

Notable Quote: Jack Spear summarized the financial news, “On Wall street, the dow closed down 1,000 points. Plus today the NASDAQ fell 777 points.”

Tragic Nightclub Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Claims Over 220 Lives

Timestamp: [03:49] - [04:23]

A devastating incident occurred in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where the cement roof of the Jet Set Club collapsed, resulting in at least 221 fatalities and dozens injured. The collapse took place early Tuesday, leaving 189 individuals rescued from the rubble. Emergency responders report that many of the hospitalized victims remain in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the structural failure to determine the cause and prevent future tragedies.

Notable Quote: Jack Spear reported, “The death toll continues to rise in the Dominican Republic following the collapse of the roof of a nightclub there earlier this week.”

Vandalism of Iconic Red Rock Formations in Nevada Leads to Convictions

Timestamp: [04:23] - [04:56]

Two men, Wyatt Fane and Peyton Kosper, were found guilty of intentionally destroying federally protected red rock sandstone formations at the Lake Mead Recreational Area near Las Vegas. The assault involved pushing the iconic geological structures off a cliff onto a nearby trail. These formations, created from 140-million-year-old desert dunes, are a significant natural landmark managed by the National Park Service. The duo faces up to a year in prison and potential fines of $100,000, with sentencing scheduled for July.

Notable Quote: Kristen Wright of NPR News detailed the case, “After a two day trial, a jury found Wyatt Fane and Peyton Kosper guilty of purposely destroying government property.”

Prada Acquires Versace in $1.4 Billion Deal Amid Strategic Restructuring

Timestamp: [04:56]

In a major development within the luxury goods industry, Prada has announced its acquisition of rival fashion house Versace for $1.4 billion. Established in 1978 by the late Gianna Versace, the brand was previously owned by Capri Holdings, which had invested $2 billion into the company. Despite its rich heritage known for sexy silhouettes and bold patterns, Versace struggled to maintain its market position under Capri Holdings. Prada's takeover aims to revitalize the brand and leverage its iconic status in the competitive fashion landscape.

Notable Quote: Jack Spear concluded the update, “Prada says it will buy rival Versace in a deal that values the Italian fashion house at $1.4 billion.”

Crude Oil Prices Decline Amid Market Fluctuations

Timestamp: [04:23] - [04:56]

Crude oil futures experienced a significant drop, with prices falling by 3.3% to $63.33 per barrel. This decline reflects ongoing market volatility influenced by global economic indicators and shifting energy sector dynamics.

Notable Quote: Jack Spear noted, “Crude oil futures prices lost ground today. Oil down 3.3% to $63.33 a barrel.”

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[Jack Spear]

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The Supreme Court has ruled the Trump administration must take steps to return Kilmar Armando Obrego Garcia to the US Abrego Garcia is a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to a detention center in El Salvador. More from NPR's Jasmine Garst.

[Jasmine Garsd]

Back in March, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was arrested by immigration officials and sent to a notorious detention center in El Salvador alongside several hundred other men accused of being Venezuelan gang members. Abrego Garcia is in the US with legal protection and is married to a US Citizen. His lawyers say he has no gang affiliation or criminal record in any country. The government has acknowledged his detention and deportation was an administrative error. The Supreme Court decision does not directly order the US Government to return Abrego Garcia, but rather directs the Trump administration to, quote, facilitate and effectuate the return of the migrant and share what steps it is taking to do so. Jasmine Garsd, NPR News, New York.

[Jack Spear]

House Republicans have narrowly approved a major priority for President Trump today, a budget resolution. It unlocks the process Republicans need to enact much of Trump's domestic policy agenda. NPR's Bob Respond explains. Two Republicans voted against the measure.

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The passage comes after the initial vote was delayed because of a critical mass of opposition from within the House Republican Conference. More than a dozen members had expressed concerns that the measure before them didn't do enough to address the deficit. Congressional leadership huddled with members overnight and continued negotiations into the morning. Now that the budget blueprint has been adopted by the House and the Senate, Republicans in both chambers will begin heavy lift of writing and getting support for a multi trillion dollar package that would extend the 2017 tax cuts and adjust military, energy and border spending. Barbara Sprunt, NPR News, the Capitol.

[Jack Spear]

Florida's attorney general says the state is charging Ryan Ruth with attempted first degree murder for his alleged attempt on President Trump's Life last year. NPR's Greg Allen reports. Ruth is in federal custody awaiting trial on several charges.

[Greg Allen]

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeyer says the state is also charging Ruth with terrorism for his alleged assassination attempt in September in West Palm beach, where Trump was golfing. A person identified as Ruth fled the scene after he was spotted and fired on by a member of Trump's Secret Service detail. Huthmeyer says the state charges come after months of what he called stonewalling by the Biden administration and credits cooperation with Trump's attorney general Pam Bondi and FBI Director Cash Patel. Florida's case against Ruth won't proceed until he stands trial on federal charges. He's scheduled to be in court next week for a hearing involving evidence that will be presented in that case. Greg Allen, NPR News, Miami.

[Jack Spear]

On Wall street, the dow closed down 1,000 points. Plus today the NASDAQ fell 777 points. You're listening to NPR. The death toll continues to rise in the Dominican Republic following the collapse of the roof of a nightclub there earlier this week. Officials now say at least 221 people were killed. Dozens more were hurt. Collapse of the cement roof at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo took place early Tuesday. 189 people were alive from the rubble. Doctors say some of those who are hospitalized remain in critical condition. Two men could go to prison for vandalizing natural rock formations in Nevada. NPR's Kristen Wright reports. The red rock formations are federally protected.

[Kristen Wright]

Video showed two men pushing the iconic red rock sandstone formations off a cliff at the Lake Mead Recreational Area, toppling them onto a trail just outside of Las Vegas. Last year, the iconic rocks were formed from desert dunes that are 140 million years old, according to the National Park Service. After a two day trial, a jury found Wyatt Fane and Peyton Kosper guilty of purposely destroying government property. They could face up to a year in prison and possibly a $100,000 fine. Their sentencing is in July. Christian Wright, NPR News.

[Jack Spear]

Two story Names in the luxury goods market have agreed to tie the knot. Prada says it will buy rival Versace in a deal that values the Italian fashion house at $1.4 billion. Founded in 1978 by the late Gianna Versace, it's been owned by Capri Holdings. Capri holdings paid $2 billion for the brand, but has been struggling to position it as known for its sexy silhouettes and loud patterns. Crude oil futures prices lost ground today. Oil down 3.3% to $63.33 a barrel. In New York, I'm Jack Spier, NPR News, in Washington.

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