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Tue, January 21, 2025

What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1?


Published on 2025-01-21 10:41:05 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive actions just after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking the beginning of his second term. There are two types of executive actions: executive orders,

An executive order is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government and has the force of law, though it can be overturned by Congress or the courts. On his first day in office, former President Donald Trump signed several executive orders, including one to reduce regulations, another to expedite environmental reviews for high-priority infrastructure projects, and an order to reinstate the "Mexico City Policy," which blocks U.S. funding for international groups that perform or promote abortions. These actions were part of Trump's strategy to fulfill campaign promises and set the tone for his administration's policy direction, focusing on deregulation, infrastructure development, and conservative social policies.

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