President Donald Trump, on his first day in office, has initiated a series of executive actions that aim to dismantle many of the policies enacted by his predecessor, Joe Biden. According to AP News, Trump's executive orders include a withdrawal from the Paris climate accords, a freeze on new federal regulations, and the cessation of all cases against Trump supporters involving the January 6 incident.

Among his most controversial actions, Trump has pledged to end funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. His administration aims to limit federal health policies relating to transgender individuals, advocating that federal resources should not support transition-related services. Plans under consideration include a declaration that the federal government recognizes only two genders—male and female, defined strictly by biological factors, as reported by Los Angeles Times.

Trump's focus on immigration mirrors his previous term's strategies. He has declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, proposed sending troops to assist immigration enforcement, and intends to reinstate a contentious policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico. However, whether Mexico will accommodate this arrangement remains unclear, following reports of violence and deplorable conditions in previous camps. Trump also aims to end the constitutional birthright citizenship policy, although the practicality of such an action is in question, given its basis in the Constitution.

On the economic front, Trump's orders promise to ease regulations surrounding oil and natural gas. He has reiterated plans to implement tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, while expressing intentions to study trade issues with China. Trump is also expected to formalize actions to advance U.S. energy independence, prioritizing drilling activities over electric vehicle initiatives endorsed by the Biden administration.

In symbolic gestures, Trump has opted to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and revert Mt. Denali back to its previous name, Mt. McKinley. These changes are intended to honor what the administration describes as "American greatness."

These initial executive orders reflect Trump's commitment to the policy direction he championed during his campaign, signaling a return to more conservative stances on various social and economic issues.

For further details, refer to the complete articles from AP News and Los Angeles Times.