US President Donald Trump has hit the ground running by signing a series of executive actions addressing immigration, climate policy and criminal justice.
Online tribune reports that Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th president of the United States.
Shortly after his inauguration, Trump signed numerous executive orders, presidential memoranda and directives outlining his administration's priorities.
Below are some of the key executive orders signed by Trump on his first day.
Immigration and border policies
Trump signed an executive order ending the “catch and release” policy, which allows immigrants to reside in American communities while they wait for their hearings.
He has also pledged to “launch the largest deportation program in American history” and eliminate the long-standing policy that prevents federal immigration authorities from carrying out raids on churches and schools.
National Border Emergency
He also declared a national emergency at the southern border, suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program and targeting birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
The president ordered the military to “seal the borders” to combat drug trafficking, human trafficking and crime.
Resumption of wall construction
He has ordered agencies to resume construction of the southern border wall.
A policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed was reinstated.
Death penalty for immigrant crimes
Additionally, it reinstated the death penalty for certain crimes, including capital crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
Crime and terrorism
Gang and cartel designations
He ordered the classification of international gangs, including MS-13, as foreign terrorist organizations.
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On TikTok, it extended the deadline for its parent company, ByteDance, to find a US partner and also ensured the resumption of the app's operation in the country after a 12-hour interruption following the Supreme Court ban.
Federal Governance and Workforce
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
He signed the executive order creating a new advisory body led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to reduce government costs.
Trump also halted all new federal hiring, except for military positions.
Forced all federal workers to return to office work, reversing work-from-home policies.
Social Policies
He once again promised that the United States would only recognize two sexes, male and female.
Eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion programs within federal agencies.
Energy and climate policies
Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
Reestablished the United States' withdrawal from the international climate agreement.
National Energy Emergency
He declared an energy emergency, promoted fossil fuel production and halted green energy projects.
Foreign policy
He stopped foreign aid and ordered reviews of assistance programs.
He revoked Biden's removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and announced possible sanctions against Venezuela.
Change the name
He has led the name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
Similarly, he ordered that Alaska's Mount Denali be renamed Mount McKinley.
Pardons for Capitol riots
In a controversial move, he granted pardons to nearly 1,600 people involved in the 2021 Capitol riots.
Sentences commuted for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy.
Economic measures
He ordered agencies to address the cost of living for Americans, including housing, health care and fuel.
Health and COVID policies
Vaccine mandates for federal workers were revoked and military personnel discharged due to vaccine requirements were reinstated.
Regulatory changes
Trump also ordered the rescission of no fewer than 80 Biden administration regulations.
It prevented federal agencies from issuing new regulations until further notice.
Censorship and political prosecutions
Restoration of freedom of expression
He ordered investigations into alleged government censorship and interference with free speech.
He launched a review of alleged political prosecutions during the Biden administration.
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