Trump's First-Year Power Plays Spark Court Battles Over Executive Orders and Policy Priorities

President Donald Trump's first year in his second White House term was marked by a surge of executive orders aimed at achieving key policy goals, including slashing federal agencies and rolling back environmental regulations, although many of these efforts are being challenged in court. The Republican-led administration has pushed through measures to restrict access to abortion services, loosen gun control laws, and expand the use of private prisons, among other initiatives. However, several high-profile lawsuits have been filed against the president's executive orders, including a challenge to his attempt to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military. As the legal battles continue, Trump's administration faces intense scrutiny over its efforts to advance conservative policies without Congress's cooperation.