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

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

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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 23, 2025, 4:49 PM GMT

Trump's schedule includes executive order signing

The White House has released an official schedule for Trump's fourth day in office.

At 11 a.m. ET he will deliver remarks virtually to the World Economic Forum and have a panel discussion with global CEOS.

At 2:30 p.m. ET, he will have an "executive order signing" in the Oval Office. It's not immediately clear what action he will be taking.

Later, at 3:30 p.m. ET, he will hold a call with El Savador's President Nayib Bukele.

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Jan 23, 2025, 4:48 PM GMT

Lee Zeldin's nomination to lead EPA advanced by Senate panel

Lee Zeldin's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has been advanced in an 11-8 vote by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington.
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington.

Zeldin, a former congressman, emphasized accountability during his confirmation hearing.

He also said he'd potentially "claw back" funds dispersed under the Inflation Reduction Act, one of former President Joe Biden's biggest legislative accomplishments. The law provides billions for renewable energy and combatting climate change.

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Jan 23, 2025, 3:24 PM GMT

Senate slated to confirm Ratcliffe, could vote on Hegseth as soon as Friday

The Senate will vote today on John Ratcliffe's nomination to serve as director of the CIA.

If senators approve his nomination, he will be the second member of Trump's team to be confirmed after Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state earlier this week.

John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of the CIA, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing.
John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of the CIA, appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing.

Later this afternoon, the Senate will take a procedural vote on Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as defense secretary. Only 50 votes will be needed to advance his nomination. If he gets the votes, a final confirmation vote could occur on Friday or early Saturday.

Hegseth's nomination was advanced out of a Senate committee earlier this week on a party-line vote. New allegations have surfaced since then alleging abusive behavior, which his attorney has denied.

-ABC News' Allison Pecorin

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Jan 23, 2025, 3:14 PM GMT

Trump's order to end birthright citizenship faces 1st court test

Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship will face its first legal test in a Seattle courtroom on Thursday.

A federal judge will hear a request made by four Democratic-led states to issue a temporary restraining order against the executive order signed by Trump on Day 1 that purports to limit birthright citizenship to people who have at least one parent who is a United States citizen or permanent resident.

Read more about the case here.

-ABC News' Peter Charalambous and Laura Romero