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Paris agreement to illegal immigration: Donald Trump had a busy first day as US President

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US President Donald Trump returned to his office on January 20. The date also noted the Martin Luther King Jr Day. The businessman-turned-politician signed a series of Executive Orders (EO) on the first day itself, in order to fulfil some of his campaign promises.

1. TikTok

Trump has granted a 75-day reprieve for social media giant TikTok, delaying the ban.

2. Full pardons

On the first day, Trump signed the full pardon of about 1,500 people for their role in the infamous US Capitol riots of January 6, 2021.

3. National emergency

Trump has declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border.

4. Refugees

The US President has suspended refugee resettlement for 6 months and signed orders to put an end to ‘catch and release’ policies.

5. Birthright citizenship

Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of non-permanent residents. But legal issues remain.

6. Paris agreement

The US seems to have started the process of leaving the Paris climate agreement.

7. Male and female

Donald Trump has made it the official policy that there are only 2 recognised sexes.

8. Hiring freeze

Trump has imposed a hiring freeze for federal employees, except in some areas.

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I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner.
My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

S panda

I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner. My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

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