Trump Signs Order to Fight ‘Anti-Christian Bias’

The president convened a task force to “prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism.” Critics said he’d turned religious freedom on its head by singling out one faith.

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Trump announces task force to 'eradicate anti-Christian bias'

President Trump announced plans Thursday to establish a task force and a presidential commission to protect Christians from religious discrimination. Trump addressed the National Prayer Breakfast ...
The Hill - 20h
Trump executive order seeks review of political bias in Justice Department

The Department of Justice is already experiencing sweeping changes under the Trump administration. The president has issued an executive order taking aim at what he calls the "weaponization" of the ...
CBS News - Jan. 21
Trump signs order to withdraw U.S. from WHO

President Trump issued an executive order Monday night withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of the Geneva-based ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Trump signs flurry of executive orders in front of supporters

President Trump signed a series of executive orders at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., hours after his inauguration ceremony in front of a crowd of cheering supporters. Trump froze federal ...
CBS News - Jan. 20
Trump signs order withdrawing from Paris Agreement

President Trump signed an executive order Monday evening officially beginning the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. The newly inaugurated president signed the order at an ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
Trump signs executive orders after inauguration

President Trump has signed the first executive orders of his second term in the White House. Mr. Trump's executive actions came after his inauguration address on Capitol Hill.
CBS News - Jan. 20
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs

Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
CBS News - Jan. 20
Trump to sign executive orders ‘moments after’ swearing in

Senior Trump adviser Jason Miller joins TODAY to discuss Donald Trump’s plans after he is sworn in as president for a second time, including signing executive orders “literally moments after” he is ...
NBC News - Jan. 20
Trump is set to sign executive orders today - but what are they?

A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.
BBC News - Jan. 20

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