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Jan 21, 2025 
Join Andrew Prokop, a Senior Political Correspondent at Vox, and Nicole Narea, a Senior Politics Writer at Vox, as they dissect the whirlwind of executive actions taken during Trump's second term. They delve into the controversial executive orders issued on day one, tackling immigration policies and the potential legal fallout. Plus, they shine a light on the Laken-Riley Act, a surprising bipartisan immigration bill, exploring its strict penalties and ethical dilemmas. It's a captivating conversation on shifting political tides and executive power!
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January 6th Pardons
- Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 people involved in the January 6th Capitol riot.
- He commuted sentences for 14 far-right group members convicted of seditious conspiracy and fully pardoned everyone else.
Energy and Climate Focus
- Trump prioritized energy and climate on day one, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
- He also halted wind energy permitting and opened up Alaskan areas to fossil fuel production.
Civil Service Restructuring
- Trump aimed to restructure the federal civil service, believing it was disobedient during his first term.
- He made more positions political, easing hiring and firing of civil servants.