As state leaders continue to take steps towards carrying out their first execution in years, President Donald Trump is taking action regarding capital punishment in his first days in office.
Trump in his order describes the death penalty as an “essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes ... against American citizens.” ...
As of January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump (R) had signed 26 executive orders, four proclamations, and 11 memoranda in his second presidential term, which began on January 20, 2025. Each type of ...