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From immigration to DEI, here are Trump’s Day 1 executive orders

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President Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on his first day in office on Monday .

The president is pursuing “exactly what he promised,” says a scholar at the University of California Davis School of Law .

Legal challenges are likely on a variety of fronts, including efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

Tariffs would make imported products more expensive, hitting U.S. consumers and companies alike.

The law of supply and demand complicates Mr. Trump ’s immigration policies.

A smaller supply of workers will lead to higher wages, if demand remains the same.

On Monday , he declared a national energy emergency and issued executive orders.

President Trump will roll back efforts to hire minorities and women in federal workforce.

Biden 's administration prioritized tackling systemic inequities, such as “environmental justice” initiatives.

There are 2.2 million federal civilian employees, and the majority are subject to strict civil service regulations.

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