Donald Trump has officially returned to the presidency, swiftly signing a series of executive orders and granting a significant number of pardons on his first full day in office.

 

**Trump’s First Day Back: Executive Orders, Pardons, and Policy Shifts**

On his first full day back in office, President Donald Trump signed a wave of executive orders and issued nearly 1,600 pardons, swiftly setting the tone for his administration's renewed priorities. These actions address key issues such as immigration, public health, and climate policy.

**Key Highlights:**

-**Mass Pardons:** Nearly 1,600 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol riot were pardoned, with sentences for some militia members commuted.

-**Border Emergency & Citizenship:** Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and moved to end birthright citizenship.

- **Climate Policy Reversal:** The U.S. has once again exited the Paris Climate Agreement, aligning with just three other nations outside the accord.

- **Health Policy Shift:** Trump withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization, citing concerns over its handling of pandemic responses.

- **Reproductive Rights Impact:** A government website providing reproductive rights information went offline around the same time Trump resumed office.

- **Domestic Policy Moves:** The president enacted a federal hiring freeze, paused TikTok bans, rolled back racial equity initiatives, and announced proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Stay with Newsweek for ongoing coverage of Trump's executive actions and their potential impacts.