Trump signs more than 80 orders on Day one
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a remarkable return to power after four years away from the political spotlight. At 78, the Republican leader, who left office in 2021 as a divisive figure, returned with renewed vigor and a commitment to reshape US policies across key ar
eas. In his inaugural address, Trump laid out his vision for an assertive presidency, promising decisive action on immigration, tariffs, and energy. He emphasized his intent to overturn Biden-era policies and implement bold reforms aimed at restoring America's global dominance. Earlier in the day, JD Vance took the oath of office as Vice President, a significant moment in Trump's return. Known for his populist stance, Vance is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing Trump’s second-term agenda.
With a strong mandate for change, Trump’s second term is poised to bring major shifts in US politics as he looks to reverse what he describes as the nation’s decline and rebuild it according to his vision. President Donald Trump unveiled a groundbreaking $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative on Tuesday, backed by SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI. The project, named Stargate, aims to significantly enhance AI capabilities in the United States. Speaking at the White House, Trump emphasized that the investment highlights strong confidence in America's future potential. The announcement came just one day after Trump's inauguration for a second term in office.
On his first day back in office on January 20, President Donald Trump wasted no time in asserting his authority, signing a total of 80 executive orders by 9 p.m. These included major actions such as declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), and ending birthright citizenship. Executive orders are legally binding directives issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government. They allow the President to implement policies without needing approval from Congress, though they must be grounded in existing constitutional or statutory authority. These orders can address a wide range of issues, including national security, foreign relations, and domestic affairs.
While executive orders carry the force of law, they can be legally challenged in the courts. If opponents believe the order oversteps the President's constitutional authority or conflicts with existing laws, they can file lawsuits. The judicial system, including the Supreme Court, has the power to review and potentially block such orders if deemed unconstitutional or unlawful. However, until a court rules against an executive order, it remains in effect.
Trump signs executive order to end US birthright citizenship.
On his first day back in office, US President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, several of which could impact non-Americans. The most significant of these was an order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the US to parents without legal status.
Almost immediately after Trump signed the order, it faced legal challenges from immigrant rights groups and civil liberties organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). These advocates argue that the executive action violates constitutional rights and are seeking to block its enforcement through the courts.
How Trump’s crackdown on US birthright citizenship can impact Indians
On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting several immigration laws, including the controversial policy of birthright citizenship. This policy, which grants automatic US citizenship to anyone born in the country, stands in contrast to the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
Under the new executive order, children born in the US will only be eligible for citizenship if at least one parent is a US citizen, a green card holder, or a member of the US military. This move could have significant implications for many, particularly among the millions of Indian-Americans residing in the country, potentially complicating their long-term aspirations for permanent residency and citizenship.
US President to end birthright citizenship, what happens to children born to immigrant parents?
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump officially declared an end to birthright citizenship, signaling a shift in the nation’s immigration policies. However, he also reiterated his support for the H1B visa program, emphasizing the importance of attracting skilled workers, stating that America “needs great people to come,” a process facilitated through the H1B program.
The executive orders signed by Trump on his first day in office covered a wide range of issues, including the US's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, departure from the World Health Organization (WHO), measures to curb immigration, a ban on TikTok, and more.
In a controversial move, Trump also announced that the US would officially recognize only two genders—male and female—potentially undermining protections for the LGBTQ community. Additionally, he ordered that all federal workers return to the office full-time and imposed a temporary free
ze on new government hires, signaling a push for greater fiscal control.
Donald Trump Open To Elon Musk Buying TikTok? US President Says...
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed on Tuesday that he would be receptive to the idea of billionaire Elon Musk acquiring the social media platform TikTok, should the Tesla CEO choose to pursue the purchase.
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
The popular short video app TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, was temporarily taken offline just before a law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app or face a potential ban on national security grounds took effect on Sunday. Bloomberg News reported last week that Chinese officials were in early discussions about the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk, although the company has denied these talks took place. On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order that delays the enforcement of the law for 75 days. This delay comes after U.S. officials raised concerns about the potential misuse of American users’ data under ByteDance’s ownership.
