USA - Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders and directives as he seeks to put his stamp on his new administration on issues ranging from immigration, gender and energy, to criminal pardons. The President signed some orders from the US Capitol, where his swearing-in ceremony took place, and more later at the White House. Executive orders allow presidents to enact some policies without the consent of Congress and can take effect immediately. Some could later be challenged in court.
Members of Mr Trump’s team have been working on the orders for months, and intend to use them to signal an abrupt change in direction from the Biden administration. Here are some of the key executive orders signed on Mr Trump’s first day back in office: