A Flurry of Executive Orders, Controversy, and Bold Moves

A Summary

Ending the "weaponization" of the federal government: Reviewing legal cases and intelligence activities to ensure they weren't used to target political opponents.

Pausing funding and reassigning personnel.

Providing a basis for potential military action.

Identifying and cutting wasteful government spending.

Requiring both parents to be lawful permanent residents or citizens.

No longer participating in efforts to combat climate change.

Seeking the death penalty for certain crimes.

Building a physical barrier, returning illegal immigrants, and ending "catch and release."

Limiting government recognition of gender identity.

Reversing Obama-era changes.

Withdrawing federal funding from programs that allow it.

Empowering agencies to study and seek solutions.

Creating a national strategic reserve of confiscated bitcoins.

These orders have been met with mixed reactions, with some praising them as bold and decisive, while others criticize them as unconstitutional, harmful, or unrealistic.