During the third week of Donald Trump's second term, significant actions were taken by the US president and his team. These included a range of decisions, from outlining goals for Gaza's future and reducing foreign aid budgets to addressing a golf dispute and banning transgender women from competing in female sports.
One of the key announcements was made during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump discussed plans for the US to "take over" Gaza and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."
Trump's proposed changes at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are poised to impact thousands of employees, with plans to reduce the workforce significantly and merge the agency with the state department.
Additionally, Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports, while deferring tariffs on Canada and Mexico pending enhanced border security measures.
Moreover, the administration initiated several controversial actions, such as implementing sanctions on individuals assisting the International Criminal Court's investigations involving American citizens and allies.
Furthermore, Trump signed orders addressing transgender women in sports, releasing water from California reservoirs, and seeking guarantees from Ukraine in exchange for aid.
The week also witnessed developments related to policy changes regarding Palestinian refugees, the UN, and Guantanamo Bay detainees, including the deployment of migrants to the facility.
Lastly, the administration's involvement with Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) raised concerns over access to sensitive government systems and removal of climate change references on official websites.