Trump 2nd term: ICE arrests 956 undocumented immigrants on Sunday

ICE conducted "enhanced targeted operations," in certain cities like Chicago.

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Last updated: Monday, January 27, 2025 10:51AM GMT
ICE says 'targeted operations' are underway in Chicago
Amid fears of mass deportations and immigration raids in Chicago, ICE says it has begun targeted operations in the area.

President Donald Trump took a victory lap at a Las Vegas casino on Saturday after a five days of issuing executive orders on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.

Trump late Friday night stirred up outrage when he blindsided at least 17 inspectors general at multiple federal agencies by firing them in an email from the White House personnel office.

Meanwhile, two more of Trump's picks for his Cabinet -- Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense and Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security -- were sworn in to office on Saturday.

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Jan 22, 2025, 4:35 AM GMT

Federal government directed to put DEI employees on leave

All federal employees working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives must be put on paid administrative leave by Wednesday at 5 p.m., according to an Office of Personnel Management memo obtained by ABC News.

The decision comes as the Trump administration shuts down the relevant DEI offices and programs across the federal government.

The directive follows President Donald Trump's signing of executive orders Monday to dismantle federal DEI programs, as part of Trump's larger campaign vow to reverse and upend the diversity efforts across the country, in the public and private sectors.

-ABC News' Ben Siegel

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Jan 21, 2025, 11:53 PM GMT

Trump says he'll impose tariffs on the European Union

During his AI infrastructure announcement, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union, as he has done with Canada, China and Mexico.

President Donald Trump laughs with Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group CEO, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington.
President Donald Trump laughs with Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group CEO, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington.

"It's not just China. China is an abuser, but the European Union is very, very bad to us," Trump told reporters after the announcement. "They treat us very, very badly. They don't take our cars. They don't take our cars at all. They don't take our farm products. Essentially, they don't take very much. We have a $350 billion deficit with the European Union."

"They treat us very, very badly, so they're going to be in for tariffs."

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Jan 21, 2025, 11:28 PM GMT

Trump talks about Biden's farewell letter

Trump said Biden gave a "very nice letter" before he left office and that he appreciated it.

"It was an inspirational-type letter," he said. "Do a good job. Important, very important how important the job is."

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Jan 21, 2025, 11:27 PM GMT

Trump says looking at Feb. 1 date for tariffs

Trump said he is eyeing Feb. 1 as the date to start implementing his tariffs on China and Mexico.