Trump's week in review: From funding freezes to Holy Week celebrations

President Donald Trump bows his head in prayer after delivering remarks during an Easter Prayer Service and Dinner in the Blue Room of the White House on April 16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Christians across the globe will celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 20.
President Donald Trump bows his head in prayer after delivering remarks during an Easter Prayer Service and Dinner in the Blue Room of the White House on April 16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Christians across the globe will celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 20. | Win McNamee/Getty Images

Another week of the Trump administration has come and gone as the end of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term rapidly approaches.

While the Trump administration took actions designed to advance its domestic policy priorities related to illegal immigration, upholding the biological definition of sex and combatting antisemitism, the president and his staff also took time to celebrate Holy Week at the White House. 

Here are four developments that unfolded over the past week. 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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