WASHINGTON: On his first day in office, Donald Trump took pen to sign a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping key areas of U.S. policy. These directives are expected to cover a range of issues from immigration to energy, as part of what insiders are calling a “shock and awe” strategy to quickly set up his agenda.

Ahead  of Signing Execution actions, Trump on the very Sunday took action to Resore TikTok service in the United States. 

TikTok, China's social media app expressed thanks to President Donald Trump for providing the necessary assurance after confirming it is in the process of restoring service in the United States. 

On Saturday evening, just before the ban was set to take effect, TikTok was unavailable in the U.S. Users were greeted with a message saying, "Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Users were greeted with a message saying, "Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now. 

Here’s a look at some of the key actions Trump may take:

IMMIGRATION

One of Trump’s main focuses will be tightening immigration enforcement. He intends to follow through on his promise to deport more undocumented immigrants. Reports suggest he may give federal officers broader authority to arrest people with no criminal records and send additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Additionally, Trump is expected to declare illegal immigration a national emergency to secure military funding for the construction of the border wall. He’s also likely to end programs that allow certain migrants to enter the U.S. for humanitarian reasons.

Trump has been clear that he wants to eliminate automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, though such a move could face legal challenges.

ENERGY

Trump plans to roll back several of the Biden administration’s energy policies. He may reinstate actions that weaken environmental regulations, including halting support for electric vehicles and rejoining efforts to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. He’s also expected to impose tariffs on materials for electric car batteries, hoping to boost U.S. production and reduce reliance on China.

TARIFFS

Trump may follow through on his previous threats to raise tariffs on imported goods, believing that this would benefit the U.S. economy. However, opponents argue that such tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers.

PARDONS

On his first day, Trump is also expected to issue pardons for people involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

GENDER AFFIRMING CARE

Trump has vowed to revoke policies that support gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals. He has criticized these policies as harmful and pledged to reverse them immediately upon taking office.

TRANSGENDER RIGHTS

In addition to rolling back gender-affirming care, Trump plans to end transgender rights in the military and in schools. He also intends to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.

DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Trump has expressed his intention to reinstate his previous executive order that limited diversity programs in the workplace. He also opposes the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in universities.

DRUG CARTELS

Trump plans to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, in an effort to combat the deadly opioid epidemic, particularly fentanyl.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Trump is keen to end the work-from-home arrangements for federal employees, a practice that became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has said that federal workers who refuse to return to the office will be dismissed, hoping to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

These actions are just the beginning, as Trump’s team has prepared numerous other executive orders that could be unveiled in the coming days.

Donald Trump is also expected to make more significant changes as he takes office. First on the agenda is suspending security clearances for 51 national security officials linked to the Hunter Biden laptop controversy. He will also be terminating all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs within the federal government, citing them as counterproductive to American values. Furthermore, Trump plans to take actions to clearly define biological sex and rename certain historical locations, such as the "Gulf of America."

ikTok Announces Restoration of Service in the US, Thanks President Trump

Meanwhile, The Video sharing platform TikTok has confirmed that it is in the process of restoring its service to U.S. users after it had been blocked just the night before. In a statement released on January 19, the Chinese social media app expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for offering the necessary assurances to the company's service providers, which paved the way for the platform’s return.

The move comes after TikTok had to stop functioning in the U.S. to comply with a ban ordered by the Biden administration. TikTok clarified that it would be bringing the service back online, noting the clarity provided by Trump’s comments, which reassured the service providers that they would not face penalties for continuing to offer TikTok to millions of American users, including over 7 million small businesses.

In the post shared on social media (X), TikTok stated, “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penance for giving TikTok to more than 170 million Americans as well permitting more than 7 million small enterprises to thrive.” The statement also emphasized that the company would work with Trump towards a long-term solution that would keep TikTok operational in the U.S. while standing up for First Amendment rights and fighting against arbitrary censorship.

President Trump took to Truth Social, announcing that he would issue an executive order on Monday to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 90 days. The order would also ensure that companies helping TikTok stay online wouldn’t face any consequences. Trump also proposed that the U.S. hold a 50% stake in a joint venture involving TikTok. He asssured, “Without the approve of the United States, there is no TikTok. On the other hand, with our approval, it is worth hundreds of trillions of US Dollars”

Trump, who won the 2024 presidential election against Democrat Kamala Harris, will be succeeding President Joe Biden. On the eve of his inauguration, Trump addressed a large crowd of supporters in Washington, D.C., discussing various issues including the Middle East ceasefire, the ongoing TikTok ban, and his plans for his first day in office. He also mentioned his intention to visit Los Angeles later in the week to assess the damage from recent wildfires.