President Donald Trump's second week in office was marked by a series of controversial actions and policy decisions that stirred up the country. The week began with the White House backtracking on a directive to freeze federal spending on grants and loans, leading to disruptions and lawsuits. Trump also faced criticism for baselessly blaming diversity initiatives for a deadly plane crash near Washington.
Trump's administration made bold moves against institutions he was elected to lead, including ousting prosecutors involved in Capitol riot cases and laying the groundwork for purging FBI agents. The president's ally, Elon Musk, initiated efforts to downsize the federal workforce.
