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Tracking Trump’s executive actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.
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1. What is an autopen?
2. Have other presidents used it?
3. What do we know about Biden’s use of autopen?
4. Why does Trump keep bringing this up?
5. Can Trump actually do what he is threatening?
2. Have other presidents used it?
3. What do we know about Biden’s use of autopen?
4. Why does Trump keep bringing this up?
5. Can Trump actually do what he is threatening?
US: The automated signature machine has been a tool used by presidents at the White House for decades.
Here is what it is, what we know about Biden’s use and why Trump continuously brings it up.
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Here is what it is, what we know about Biden’s use and why Trump continuously brings it up.
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What is an autopen and why can’t Trump stop talking about it?
The first autopen was patented in the 1800s and has been used by many American presidents
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November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
1. What is an autopen?
2. Have other presidents used it?
3. What do we know about Biden’s use of autopen?
4. Why does Trump keep bringing this up?
5. Can Trump actually do what he is threatening?
2. Have other presidents used it?
3. What do we know about Biden’s use of autopen?
4. Why does Trump keep bringing this up?
5. Can Trump actually do what he is threatening?
Trump’s declaration, made in a post on Truth Social, raises a number of questions. Chief among them, whether he has the legal authority to rescind the former president’s actions on the basis he described.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (November 28) continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anything else that was not directly signed” by his predecessor.
US: Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
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November 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trump’s declaration, made in a post on Truth Social, raises a number of questions. Chief among them, whether he has the legal authority to rescind the former president’s actions on the basis he described.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (November 28) continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anything else that was not directly signed” by his predecessor.
US: Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
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Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Friday continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anyt...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
US President Donald Trump on Friday (November 28) continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anything else that was not directly signed” by his predecessor.
The targeted tankers were named by Turkish authorities as the Kairos and Virat, both flagged to Gambia. Both were hit off the Turkish coast on Friday (28 November), with the Virat reportedly struck again on Saturday (29 November). No casualties were reported.
Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending black smoke into the air.
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The targeted tankers were named by Turkish authorities as the Kairos and Virat, both flagged to Gambia. Both were hit off the Turkish coast on Friday (28 November), with the Virat reportedly struck again on Saturday (29 November). No casualties were reported.
Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending black smoke into the air.
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said.
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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending black smoke into the air.
More than 78,000 people have been moved to nearly 800 relief centres, mostly set up in schools, the Disaster Management Centre said.
Thousands of police, navy personnel and army troops are distributing food, clearing roads and moving trapped families to safety.
Thousands of police, navy personnel and army troops are distributing food, clearing roads and moving trapped families to safety.
At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday (29 November), with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nationwide.
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Death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 153 after Cyclone Ditwah
At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday, with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nati...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
More than 78,000 people have been moved to nearly 800 relief centres, mostly set up in schools, the Disaster Management Centre said.
Thousands of police, navy personnel and army troops are distributing food, clearing roads and moving trapped families to safety.
Thousands of police, navy personnel and army troops are distributing food, clearing roads and moving trapped families to safety.
Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms caused some of the region's worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 600 people.
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Flooding in South East Asia leaves 600 dead
The region is hit by some of the worst floods in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms caused some of the region's worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Police have not identified the company where the suspects worked, but documents posted to the homeowners association’s website showed that the Prestige Construction & Engineering Company was in charge of renovations.
pointing to their leadership role in the renovations.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
Police on Wednesday (November 26) arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Police have not identified the company where the suspects worked, but documents posted to the homeowners association’s website showed that the Prestige Construction & Engineering Company was in charge of renovations.
pointing to their leadership role in the renovations.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
Police on Wednesday (November 26) arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has raised questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
pointing to their leadership role in the renovations.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
ICAC had also previously arrested seven men and one woman associated with the project.
Police on Wednesday (November 26) arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has raised questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
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Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Police on Wednesday (November 26) arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence.
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
They were released on bail but then arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the authority said Saturday (November 29) night, …
The Hong Kong government has also set up memorial points across the city, where the public can pay their respects and sign condolence books.
Saturday (29 November) morning's ceremony was held outside government headquarters, and saw city leader John Lee joined by other Hong Kong officials to observe three minutes of silence.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
Hong Kong officials have held a moment of silence at the start of a three-day mourning period to remember those killed after the city's deadliest fire in nearly 80 years.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Hong Kong government has also set up memorial points across the city, where the public can pay their respects and sign condolence books.
Saturday (29 November) morning's ceremony was held outside government headquarters, and saw city leader John Lee joined by other Hong Kong officials to observe three minutes of silence.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
Hong Kong officials have held a moment of silence at the start of a three-day mourning period to remember those killed after the city's deadliest fire in nearly 80 years.
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Three days of mourning begins after Hong Kong apartment fire
At least 128 people have died and hundreds remain unaccounted for following the fire which engulfed several tower blocks.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Saturday (29 November) morning's ceremony was held outside government headquarters, and saw city leader John Lee joined by other Hong Kong officials to observe three minutes of silence.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
The flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half mast.
which has involved multiple strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean on small boats accused of ferrying drugs as well as a buildup of naval forces in the region.
More than 80 people have been killed in such strikes since early September.
More than 80 people have been killed in such strikes since early September.
Maduro’s government accused Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (November 29) said that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety,” an assertion that raised more questions about the US pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
which has involved multiple strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean on small boats accused of ferrying drugs as well as a buildup of naval forces in the region.
More than 80 people have been killed in such strikes since early September.
More than 80 people have been killed in such strikes since early September.
Maduro’s government accused Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (November 29) said that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety,” an assertion that raised more questions about the US pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Maduro’s government accused Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty.
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
It was unclear whether Trump was announcing a new policy or simply reinforcing the messaging around his campaign against Maduro, …
but this has been disputed by analysts who tell the BBC they were committed by criminal gangs locally known as "bandits".
This is the first time the government has stated who it believes is responsible for the kidnappings but it has not revealed any evidence to back its claims.
This is the first time the government has stated who it believes is responsible for the kidnappings but it has not revealed any evidence to back its claims.
The Nigerian government says jihadist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (Iswap) are behind the recent wave of abductions in north-western and central Nigeria, …
Nigeria blames jihadist groups for wave of kidnappings but others accuse criminal gangs
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November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
but this has been disputed by analysts who tell the BBC they were committed by criminal gangs locally known as "bandits".
This is the first time the government has stated who it believes is responsible for the kidnappings but it has not revealed any evidence to back its claims.
This is the first time the government has stated who it believes is responsible for the kidnappings but it has not revealed any evidence to back its claims.
The Nigerian government says jihadist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (Iswap) are behind the recent wave of abductions in north-western and central Nigeria, …
Nigeria blames jihadist groups for wave of kidnappings but others accuse criminal gangs
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Nigeria blames jihadist groups for wave of kidnappings but others accuse criminal gangs
Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Nigerian government says jihadist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (Iswap) are behind the recent wave of abductions in north-western and central Nigeria, …
Around 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones were launched on targets across Ukraine overnight, officials said, killing three and injuring dozens of others.
Ukraine's energy ministry said more than 500,000 of these were in the capital itself, with the rest in the surrounding region.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
More than 600,000 people in the Kyiv region of Ukraine were without power on Saturday (29 November) morning after an overnight Russian attack.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Around 36 missiles and nearly 600 drones were launched on targets across Ukraine overnight, officials said, killing three and injuring dozens of others.
Ukraine's energy ministry said more than 500,000 of these were in the capital itself, with the rest in the surrounding region.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
More than 600,000 people in the Kyiv region of Ukraine were without power on Saturday (29 November) morning after an overnight Russian attack.
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Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine
The overnight attack kills at least three and injures dozens more.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Ukraine's energy ministry said more than 500,000 of these were in the capital itself, with the rest in the surrounding region.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
It attributed the power losses to missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the city and several other regions.
Haydon has accompanied Albanese to several events over the years and was also with him during his election campaign in 2022 and in May this year, when his Labor party won with a thumping majority.
The couple married at a small ceremony in the presence of family and close friends at The Lodge in the capital city Canberra, the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The wedding was widely expected to be held this year after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine's Day last year.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
November 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Haydon has accompanied Albanese to several events over the years and was also with him during his election campaign in 2022 and in May this year, when his Labor party won with a thumping majority.
The couple married at a small ceremony in the presence of family and close friends at The Lodge in the capital city Canberra, the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The wedding was widely expected to be held this year after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine's Day last year.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday (29 November).
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November 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The couple married at a small ceremony in the presence of family and close friends at The Lodge in the capital city Canberra, the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The wedding was widely expected to be held this year after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine's Day last year.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday (29 November).
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Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The wedding was widely expected to be held this year after Albanese proposed to Haydon on Valentine's Day last year.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
But the date and details of the ceremony were kept tightly under wraps.
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday (29 November).
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Australian PM Albanese marries partner in private ceremony
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday.
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to tie the knot while in office when he married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony on Saturday (29 November).
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The aerospace giant - based in France - said around 6,000 of its A320 planes had been affected with most requiring a quick software update. Some 900 older planes need a replacement computer.
Thousands of Airbus planes are being returned to normal service after being grounded for hours due to a warning that solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers.
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Airbus: Flights resume as normal after software update warning
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The aerospace giant - based in France - said around 6,000 of its A320 planes had been affected with most requiring a quick software update. Some 900 older planes need a replacement computer.
Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Last week, the US aviation regulator warned major airlines of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela due to a "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around" the country.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (November 29) that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Venezuela revoked operating rights for six major international airlines that had suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Last week, the US aviation regulator warned major airlines of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela due to a "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around" the country.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (November 29) that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
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Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Last week, the US aviation regulator warned major airlines of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela due to a "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around" the country.