The Trump administration is making waves with a series of impactful decisions. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters was unexpectedly closed to staff, following reports of computer system lockouts. This action appears connected to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, with Musk stating that President Trump supports shutting down the agency. The closure has sparked controversy and raised questions about the future of USAID's global aid distribution.

Image: President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

On the immigration front, the administration ended deportation protections for a significant number of Venezuelans as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Simultaneously, the Navy is deploying counter-drug sea drones as the military increases its presence at the border. Experts suggest these actions are a direct response to previous Biden administration policies. Furthermore, Mexico has agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the U.S. border in return for a pause on tariffs, marking a significant development in border security cooperation.

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In other news, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken on the role of acting administrator of USAID, adding to his responsibilities. On Capitol Hill, the Senate Republican campaign committee achieved record fundraising, while Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary faces a crucial Senate vote. GOP hardliners are supporting Trump and Musk's efforts to scale back USAID, while debates continue over spending cuts in Trump's budget bill. Elsewhere, Texas has empowered its National Guard to conduct immigration arrests, and Republican state Attorneys General have filed a court brief supporting Trump's birthright citizenship order. These developments highlight the ongoing political battles and policy shifts under the Trump administration.

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