The Top 10 Stories from Trump's Second Month in Office

From Policy Shifts to Global Tensions: Trump’s Second Month Encapsulated

Mar 21, 2025

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President Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk, and the entrepreneur’s controversially growing power and cuts to government spending, have been a key development in the President’s second month.

Sixty days ago, President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term in office.

Since then, there has been a headspinning number of stories and developments shaking the country and our conversation around the presidency, especially around the constitutional powers of the President.

Here is a countdown of the top 10 stories from Trump’s second month.

10. Rubio Announces That 83% of USAID Programs Have Been Cut

Mar 10

The Trump administration has cut 83% of USAID’s global programs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Monday. The cuts represent one of the largest overhauls of U.S. foreign aid since USAID’s founding more than 60 years ago.

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9. Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect, Global Markets React

Mar 4

New Tariffs Aim to Curb Fentanyl Trafficking and Boost U.S. Manufacturing

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8. Elon Musk Orders Federal Employees to Justify Work via Email; President Trump Agrees

Feb 24

Elon Musk wants federal employees to prove they’re working by sending five things they achieved during the week. The goal? Determine if any employees are not present.

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