President Donald Trump wasted no time making waves on his first day back in the Oval Office. Hours after his inauguration, he signed a flurry of executive actions aimed at reshaping the federal government and fulfilling key campaign promises. From pardoning January 6 defendants to withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, Trump’s moves signal a dramatic shift in policy direction. One of the most headline-grabbing actions was the full pardon of nearly 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Trump called them “J6 hostages” during a rally, vowing to clear their records. This decision, while celebrated by his supporters, is expected to face fierce legal challenges. Immigration also took center stage. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, paving the way for the deployment of military resources to build the border wall. He also signed an order redefining birthright citizenship, a move that could spark a constitutional showdown. Additionally, two major drug cartels were labeled as terrorist organizations, hinting at potential military action on Mexican soil. On the environmental front, Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement—again. He criticized the deal as “one-sided” and vowed to prioritize American energy production, despite the U.S. already leading the world in oil output. Tech policy saw a shakeup too. Trump extended TikTok’s deadline to find a U.S.-based buyer, delaying a potential ban. Meanwhile, he revoked dozens of Biden-era executive orders, including those on LGBTQ+ rights, AI regulation, and private prison contracts. Trump also took aim at federal bureaucracy, freezing government hiring and requiring federal workers to return to the office. He even renamed the United States Digital Service as the “DOGE Service” as part of a broader push for government efficiency. From renaming landmarks like Denali to withdrawing from the World Health Organization, Trump’s first-day actions set the tone for a presidency focused on undoing his predecessor’s policies and advancing his own agenda. Whether these moves will stand up to legal scrutiny remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Trump’s second term is off to a fiery start.