The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 22 passed the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would increase the detention of illegal immigrants in the United States
Trump ordered new deployment of 1,500 troops to the U.S. southern border as part of his ongoing effort to halt illegal border crossing and smuggling efforts.
U.S. DOE revoked Biden-era regulation that restricted LNG exports, paving way for capacity additions in the sector and strengthening the U.S. energy industry.
Acting HHS Sec. Benjamine Huffman issued directive rescinding guidelines barring federal officers from arresting illegal immigrants at "sensitive places".
Trump issued pardon for Ross Ulbricht, founder of underground online marketplace Silk Road designed to let people anonymously buy and sell unlawful goods and services.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued memo instructing all federal DEI employees to be put on paid leave as agencies work to dismantle DEI initiatives.
