President Trump rapidly signed multiple executive orders on immigration and policy, marking a fast start to his agenda and signaling early, decisive government changes.
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Donald Trump
Week of Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2025
Rapid moves and fierce backlash reshape the political landscape.
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This week, Trump unleashed a series of rapid executive orders that reshaped immigration, staffing, trade, and climate policies while controversially pardoning Jan 6 rioters and enacting a funding freeze. The dramatic shifts sparked protests, lawsuits, and intense political division.
Trump's funding freeze order sparks fierce backlash; critics decry his actions as dictatorial and harmful. California sues to stop what lawmakers label taxpayer theft amid a mounting political uproar.
mccollum.house.gov · democraticwhip.house.gov · calmatters.orgPresident Trump announced an eight‐month pay incentive for federal workers to resign, aiming to streamline government operations. Briefings noted his active role in driving these reform negotiations.
www.bbc.com · www.whitehouse.govOn his first official day, Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters with serious criminal pasts, sparking controversy by framing the move as a gesture of love despite harsh records.
www.npr.orgPresident Trump's executive orders target higher education reforms and trade tariffs, reflecting his disruptive style. Policy makers brace for change as expected shifts stir uncertainty and anticipation.
www.highereddive.com · www.cnn.com · thedaily.case.eduTrump redirected climate policy toward fossil fuels, imposed aggressive tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and signed orders affecting transgender rights, sparking trade disputes and social backlash in a highly charged day.
www.npr.org · www.cnn.com · apnews.com · www.pbs.orgElon Musk claims Donald Trump endorsed shutting down USAID amid funding freezes and staff furloughs, sparking heated debates and deep concerns over the agency's future.
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