The orders include some actions that experts say may beyond the reach of the president’s pen and could be tied up in courts or legislatures for years

Trump’s actions ranged from withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement on climate to ending birthright citizenship. His steps both made it clear that he plans to hit the ground running during his second term in the Oval Office and that he aims to please his base, delivering on campaign promises made to his supporters.

Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive actions on Day 1. He has repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, begun his immigration crackdown, withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and sought to keep TikTok open in the U.

President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.

Armed with plenty of black Sharpies, President Donald Trump shattered the record for most executive orders signed on his first day in office and became the only commander-in-chief to partly do so in an arena packed with thousands of people.

Here’s what an executive order is, who can overturn it and how and a list of 12 impactful executive orders President Trump signed on Jan. 20, 2025.

President Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on Day 1. Here’s what he did, and how it reflects his goals for the economy and more.