Trump Advances Agenda with Project 2025, Uses Alien Enemies Act

Since returning to office, Donald Trump has aggressively pursued a sweeping policy agenda, relying on both new executive actions and the revival of long-dormant laws to advance his America First priorities. A significant influence on his administration's direction has been Project 2025, a comprehensive policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation, which outlines strategies for reshaping federal governance. Trump's team has notably invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to justify mass deportations, a move criticized for stretching the law's original intent. The administration has also prioritized measures such as closing the border, reinstating 'remain in Mexico,' fast-tracking energy development, restricting foreign aid, and expanding tariffs on key sectors. Domestically, efforts are underway to dismantle regulatory agencies, roll back regulations, and promote manufacturing, while supporting law enforcement and investigating political censorship. This approach has drawn both praise for its focus on American sovereignty and criticism for its use of controversial legal tactics and broad executive authority.