Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech

January 21, 2025 - 8:08am EST
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After President Trump was sworn into his second term yesterday, he kept many promises and implemented key orders. He also undid several of his predecessor's actions. Here's a breakdown.

Jan 21 - 5:00am EST

President Trump issued a barrage of orders Monday targeting Biden-era initiatives on global warming. The decisions come on the heels of the hottest year ever recorded.

Jan 21 - 4:04am EST

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will defend residents "whether you're undocumented, whether you are seeking asylum or whether you're seeking a good paying job."

Jan 20 - 11:48pm EST

Under the Biden administration, migrants from embattled countries could apply for entry due for humanitarian reasons, without having to attempt to cross into the U.S. illegally.

Jan 20 - 8:53pm EST

President Trump revoked a Biden-era executive order that affirmed the longstanding practice of including the total number of persons residing in each state in a census count used for election maps.

Jan 20 - 8:03pm EST

On the campaign trail, Trump regularly featured the stories of Jan. 6 defendants he labeled "hostages" and "patriots."

Jan 20 - 7:20pm EST

President Trump has reversed an executive order by former President Joe Biden that calls for federal agencies to promote voter registration.

Jan 20 - 7:12pm EST

Donald Trump returns to Washington newly empowered. The Republican party has remade itself in his image. The Supreme Court has granted him sweeping immunity for his official actions.

Jan 20 - 7:03pm EST

President Trump has signed an executive action ordering federal agencies to bring their workers back to the office full time. Roughly 1.1 million federal employees are telework-eligible.

Jan 20 - 5:31pm EST

Trump is expected to sign 10 executive actions related to immigration on his first day in office. They're the first steps in a sweeping immigration agenda for his second term.