Trump Signs Over 80 Executive Orders on First Day in Office
Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking a dramatic political comeback after four years out of power. At 78 years old, the Republican leader returned to the White House with renewed determination to reshape U.S. policy and reassert American dominance on the world stage.
In his inaugural address, Trump outlined his vision for a forceful presidency, pledging bold reforms in immigration, trade, and energy. He vowed to overturn several Biden-era policies and “restore America’s strength, pride, and prosperity.” Earlier that morning, JD Vance took the oath of office as Vice President, signaling the start of a new conservative era. Vance, known for his populist stance, is expected to play a key role in advancing Trump’s ambitious second-term agenda.
Trump’s return has already triggered sweeping changes. On his first full day in office (January 20), the President signed more than 80 executive orders—an unprecedented show of executive power. These directives included declaring a national emergency at the U.S.–Mexico border, withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), and ending birthright citizenship.
The President also revealed a $500 billion AI infrastructure project, named “Stargate,” in collaboration with SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI. Announced from the White House, Trump said the initiative reflected “unwavering confidence in America’s technological future.”
Executive orders, which are legally binding, enable the President to manage federal operations without congressional approval—though they must align with constitutional or statutory authority. Critics, however, warn that Trump’s sweeping actions may face legal challenges if deemed unconstitutional. Courts, including the Supreme Court, have the authority to review and block such orders. Until then, they remain in effect, underscoring Trump’s readiness to govern through decisive executive action.
Trump Ends Birthright Citizenship Through Controversial Executive Order
On his first day back in office, U.S. President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders, several of which are expected to affect non-American residents. The most consequential among them was an order ending birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who lack legal status.
The move immediately triggered legal challenges from immigrant rights organizations and civil liberties groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). These groups argue that Trump’s action violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on American soil. Lawsuits are already underway to halt the order’s enforcement through the courts, setting the stage for a major constitutional battle over immigration and citizenship rights.
How Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Crackdown Could Affect Indian-Americans
On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting key immigration laws, most notably the long-standing birthright citizenship policy. This policy, which automatically grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on American soil, is rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution — a provision now being challenged by Trump’s new directive.
Under the executive order, a child born in the U.S. will qualify for citizenship only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or member of the U.S. military. The change could have far-reaching effects, especially for the millions of Indian-Americans living in the U.S. It may also complicate the legal status and future citizenship paths of children born to Indian nationals who are residing in the country on temporary work or student visas, such as the H-1B or F-1.
US Ends Birthright Citizenship: What It Means for Children of Immigrants
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump formally ended birthright citizenship, marking one of the most sweeping changes to America’s immigration system in decades. The announcement signals a dramatic shift in national immigration policy, as children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status will no longer automatically receive citizenship.
Despite this hardline stance, Trump reaffirmed his support for the H1B visa program, stressing the value of attracting highly skilled foreign workers. “America needs great people to come,” he stated, noting that the H1B system would remain crucial for the country’s economic growth.
The executive orders signed on Trump’s first day in office encompassed a broad range of issues — including the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the exit from the World Health Organization (WHO), stricter immigration measures, and a ban on TikTok. In another contentious decision, Trump declared that the United States would officially recognize only two genders — male and female, a move critics say undermines LGBTQ+ protections. He also directed all federal employees to return to the office full-time and froze new government hiring, signaling a renewed focus on budget discipline and administrative efficiency. 
Donald Trump Open To Elon Musk Buying TikTok? Trump Responds...
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would be open to the idea of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok, should the billionaire decide to move forward with the acquisition.
Why It Matters
The popular short-video platform, used by nearly 170 million Americans, was briefly taken offline just before a law came into effect requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to either sell TikTok’s U.S. operations or face a potential nationwide ban over national security concerns.
According to Bloomberg News, Chinese authorities recently held preliminary talks about possibly selling TikTok’s U.S. branch to Musk, though ByteDance has denied that any such negotiations occurred.
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order granting a 75-day delay in enforcing the law, citing the need for additional review. U.S. officials have raised data security concerns, warning that American users’ information could be compromised under ByteDance’s control.
