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Donald Trump has stated his intention to cancel the majority of executive orders signed by his predecessor Joe Biden, alleging without evidence that these were signed using an autopen device rather than by Biden directly. Trump has also announced plans to “permanently pause migration from all third world countries” and end federal benefits and subsidies to non-citizens. Lastly, Trump’s order to keep an aging Michigan coal-fired power plant operational has reportedly cost US taxpayers approximately $113 million.
Trump Intends to Reverse Biden’s Executive Orders
Donald Trump plans to nullify most executive orders enacted by his predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump baselessly asserted on social media that Biden didn’t personally sign the orders, but were signed on his behalf with an autopen. An autopen, widely used by US presidents, has also been used by Trump.
Trump Accuses Biden Administration of Autopen Use
Trump frequently discredited Biden’s fitness towards the end of his term, insinuating that Biden was not the decision-maker. He repeatedly, without evidence, accused Biden’s officials of fraudulently signing orders using an autopen. Trump has consistently questioned the authenticity of documents, including pardons, signed with the autopen. Full story here.
Trump Initiates Immigration Crackdown After DC Shooting
A day after two national guard members were shot in DC, Trump announced plans to “pause migration from all third world countries” indefinitely. This decision escalates Trump’s crackdown on immigration. Read more.
Heritage Foundation Leak Shows Far-Right Influence
Hacked files from the influential right-wing thinktank, the Heritage Foundation, reveal that applicants for a Project 2025 initiative cited far-right thinkers’ influence on their political views. Find out more.
Unnecessary Power Plant Keeps Running at Taxpayers’ Expense
Trump’s orders to maintain an old, unnecessary Michigan coal-fired power plant has cost US midwest ratepayers approximately $113 million to date, according to the plant’s operator and regulators. Learn more.
Get a recap of the day’s events on 27 November 2025 here.
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