Yesterday marked three long, hard years since Russia invaded Ukraine. It has been an incredibly difficult time for the country. Both Ukraine and Russia have suffered greatly. Neither side is in a position to win. But now, under President Donald Trump, US support for Ukraine seems to be fading.
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President Donald Trump's government has taken strong steps to remove "DEI" from government programs. The move reverses years of government efforts to make sure that people from minorities have equal opportunities.
President Donald Trump has shocked many by appearing to back away from the strong support the US and its allies have given Ukraine since it was attacked by Russia in 2022. Instead, Mr. Trump now seems to be interested in working with Russia, and its president, Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump and people working for him have been taking unusual steps to try to shrink the US government. Millions of government workers have been encouraged to quit. Many others have been fired
On January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an order to change the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America". Mr. Trump believes the name change will "honor American greatness".
Elon Musk has taken control of many parts of the US government. He has placed people who work for him in control of several important US government agencies. Mr. Musk says he is focused on cutting costs. But the moves have shocked many and raised questions about whether it's legal.
President Donald Trump has announced an idea that would give the US control of the Gaza Strip and remove the Palestinians currently living there. The idea goes against positions long held by the US, and would also break international laws.
On January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an order saying that the US will only recognize "two sexes, male and female". The order could make life much harder for transgender and non-binary people in the US.
In just two weeks, US President Donald Trump's government has taken a large number of strong actions that are raising concerns around the world. The actions have left many shocked and uncertain about what the future will bring.
On January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an order saying that children born in the US will no longer become US citizens if their parents were here illegally. The order goes against the US Constitution, and is being challenged in court.
President Donald Trump took action Monday to keep TikTok running in the US. By law, the app was banned, starting Sunday, and TikTok went offline temporarily. Now Mr. Trump says he's given the company 75 days to find a new owner. It's not clear that Mr. Trump has the power to change the law.