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On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO)—a move that experts say makes the U.S. and other countries less safe from infectious diseases and other public-health

The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for capital crimes “committed by an alien illegally present in this country.” Lawyers say the order could be difficult to enforce. (Image credit: Chuck Robinson)

President Donald Trump has taken varied stances on TikTok, the wildly popular social media app that experts — including members of Congress and the FBI — warn poses risks to U.S. national security and raises significant privacy concerns for American

Change to Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Visa Holders, Too  The New York Times Twenty-two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order  The New York Times Donald Trump News LIVE: US Birthright citizenship to end? Is it constitutional?  Mint Trump’s record-breaking Day 1

Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases  The Associated Press Analysis | The GOP’s stunning response to Trump pardoning those who assaulted police  The Washington Post Donie O’Sullivan speaks with pardoned January 6 defendants  CNN ‘A Betrayal,

Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden. (Image credit: Jim Watson)

Trump defends his decision to pardon January 6 rioters  NPR Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency  CNN Critics slam Trumps pardons for Capitol rioters, including several Maryland offenders  Fox Baltimore Analysis | The

Trump defends his decision to pardon January 6 rioters  NPR Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency  CNN Trump supporters gather at DC jail as Jan. 6 defendants get released  FOX 5 DC ‘A

Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches  The Associated Press Trump administration strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protections  NPR Trump Expands Quick Deportations Across the U.S.  The New York Times Trump authorizes ICE to target schools

Donald Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February  BBC.com Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1  The New York Times Trump reiterates 25% tariffs as he orders sweeping review of trade policies  The Globe and Mail