President Donald Trump moved swiftly to enact his second-term agenda, signing multiple executive actions just hours after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Key priorities include immigration, energy, diversity policies, and symbolic name changes.

Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, deploying troops to support immigration agents and restricting refugee and asylum entry.

He plans to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers, though it is unclear if Mexico will cooperate.

A controversial pledge to end birthright citizenship remains uncertain, with legal experts warning of constitutional challenges.

Trump ended the Biden-era CBP One app, which facilitated legal entry for nearly one million migrants.

Energy

Executive orders declared a “national energy emergency,” reducing regulatory barriers to boost domestic oil and gas production.

Trump approved increased energy development in Alaska, emphasizing the need for American energy independence.

Gender and DEI Policies

Trump rolled back protections for transgender individuals and ordered the termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government.

A new policy defines biological sex strictly as male or female, based on reproductive anatomy, impacting federal prisons, shelters, and funding for gender transition services.

Trump described these actions as an effort to “end social engineering in government policy.”

Government Reforms

Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce federal spending, initially co-led by Elon Musk. Vivek Ramaswamy, previously announced as a co-leader, will not participate.

The president reinstated “Schedule F,” allowing for easier dismissal of non-political career officials in policymaking roles, and mandated more federal employees return to in-person work.

Pardons

Trump prepared a list of pardons for individuals convicted in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, fulfilling a frequent campaign promise. About 700 rioters may receive pardons, with some regaining voting and gun rights.

Name Changes

An order renames Alaska’s Denali back to Mount McKinley, reversing the 2015 decision by then-President Barack Obama.

Trump also seeks to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” though it is unclear if such a change is within presidential authority.

Symbolic Measures

Trump signed an order mandating flags be flown at full staff on all future Inauguration Days, following a dispute over flags lowered for former President Jimmy Carter’s death.