Trump unwaveringly advances on these campaign pledges, marking his entry into the 100-day milestone as President.
Trump's Back With A Banger! How His Second 100 Days Is Turning Up The Heat On Immigration
Hold onto your hats, folks, 'cause President Donald Trump is back, and he's bringing the heat! With his second 100 days in office, he's not messing around. From touting his "unprecedented" immigration crackdowns to taking aim at China with a barrage of tariffs, Mr. Trump is taking no prisoners.
The White House is abuzz with talk of a "mass deportation effort" that's in full swing. According to border czar Tom Homan, border crossings have plummeted by a whopping 96% under the Trump administration, thanks to a flurry of enforcement measures and the militarization of the border.
BORDER WARS: Trump's Unrelenting Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
So, what's the big secret? Well, details are scarce, but we do know that the Trump admin has expanded "expedited removal" to fast-track deportations, and they've even established "National Defense Areas" that allow military jurisdiction over federal lands for migrant detention. Yikes!
But it's not all hardball; under the Trump administration, they've also seen record-low border apprehensions, with just 7,181 individuals apprehended in March 2025 - that's a 95% drop from 2024! And they're not resting on their laurels; they're accelerating border wall construction with a $70 million contract for seven miles of new barriers in Texas.
But immigration isn't the only thing getting a beating; the Trump administration has also set its sights on China with a collection of tariffs. He's declared historic trade practices as a disgrace, lambasting other countries for engaging in unfair trade practices against the U.S.
TARIFFED TIGER: Trump's Showdown with China Over Trade
The Trump administration announced plans to hike tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, but decided to scale back reciprocal tariffs on other countries for 90 days to a baseline of 10%. Inevitably, China decided to boost its tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% as a counter-strike.
And if that wasn't enough, President Trump also signed an executive order on March 20 to overhaul the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign promise to eliminate the federal government's control over education. However, it seems that functions related to Pell Grants, student loans, and services for individuals with special needs will continue at other agencies.
SCHOOL'S OUT: Trump's War on the Education Department
The White House claims that the directive aims to "turn over education to families instead of bureaucracies," and instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States, while continuing to ensure the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely."
While peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine haven't been a standout focus for the Trump administration, the president made headlines during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in February. And in a twist of events, Trump revealed he's working on ending the conflict with Russia within the next two weeks or so and has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Kyiv.
And with that bombshell revelation, we'll leave you hanging for the latest scoop on Trump's second 100 days in office. Stay tuned to our website for all the updates!
Diana Stancy is a politics reporter with our website Digital who's keeping her eyes peeled on all things related to the White House and the Trump administration.
(Note: Enrichment data highlights the Trump administration's enforcement measures, militarization of the border, and proposed reforms regarding immigration, as well as a brief overview of their attempts to overhaul the Education Department. No specific tariff actions were detailed during this 100-day period, and insufficient reporting was found for Russia-Ukraine negotiations.)
- President Trump's second 100 days in office are intensifying the focus on immigration, with border wars gaining momentum through an unrelenting crackdown on illegal immigration.
- The White House has expanded "expedited removal" to fast-track deportations and established "National Defense Areas" for migrant detention, signifying the militarization of the border.
- Trump's administration has also set its sights on education, aiming to overhaul the Education Department and return education authority to the States, even as functions related to Pell Grants, student loans, and services for individuals with special needs continue at other agencies.
- Likewise, war and conflicts are not being overlooked, as Trump has revealed his intentions to end the conflict with Russia within the next couple of weeks, urging Russian President Putin to halt attacks on Kyiv.
- In the realm of career development and policy and legislation, Trump's administration is engaging in tariff battles, particularly with China, as they hike tariffs on Chinese goods and urge other countries to refrain from engaging in unfair trade practices.
- General news and crime and justice aren't excluded from the spotlight, as reports tracking the White House and the Trump administration are continuing to unveil key developments and policy directives in these areas.
