The Pulitzer Prizes were awarded on May 5, 2025, recognizing outstanding achievements in journalism and literature.

Among the notable winners, ProPublica received the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for the second consecutive year, highlighting the tragic consequences of delayed medical care for pregnant women due to restrictive abortion laws.

The New York Times garnered accolades for its investigative reporting, including significant coverage of Afghanistan and Sudan, while Doug Mills won for his breaking news photography of the assassination attempt on Trump.

Mills captured the historic moment using a Sony a1 camera, underscoring the critical role of photojournalism in documenting significant events.

Despite conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination attempt, fact-checkers debunked claims that the event was staged, citing numerous witnesses and journalists present.

The assassination attempt occurred on July 13, 2024, when Thomas Matthew Crooks fired from a rooftop, striking Trump while he was speaking at the Butler Farm Show.

During the attack, Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, was killed while shielding his family, prompting Governor Josh Shapiro to honor him by ordering flags at half-staff.

Crooks was ultimately shot and killed by Secret Service agents at the scene, leading to increased scrutiny of the agency's response to the incident.

Mills' work emphasizes the importance of maintaining media credibility in a landscape often fraught with skepticism.

The list of Pulitzer winners reflects a diverse array of topics, including global conflict, social justice, and artistic innovation, showcasing the breadth of contemporary journalism.

Joe Kahn, the publisher of The New York Times, expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the importance of journalistic excellence amid industry challenges.

The award ceremony was made accessible to a wider audience through a full broadcast available on YouTube.