The Trump Presidency Timeline

mango unchained's war on education is kicking into high gear with a new executive order aimed at gutting the Department of Education from within—they say theyre for the little guy then turn around and do shit like dismantling federal oversight, slashing funding, and booting civil rights enforcement. Musk’s rogue ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE) is already burrowing into the agency, with its tech-bro interns reportedly gaining access to sensitive financial aid data. Meanwhile, Republicans are torn between their decades-old dream of axing the department and the logistical nightmare of actually doing it. But let’s be real—this isn’t about efficiency or savings; it’s about gutting protections, weakening oversight, and turning public education into a political plaything.

Marco Rubio has unilaterally declared himself head of USAID, Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is running wild, and agency employees have been locked out of their own offices. The administration’s plan? Dismantle America’s largest humanitarian aid organization, strip it of funding, and hand its functions over to the State Department—because nothing screams ‘efficiency’ like replacing disaster relief with whatever Elon comes up with between Twitter rants. Meanwhile, DOGE’s crack team of 19-to-24-year-old ‘engineers’ have somehow been granted access to sensitive government databases, raising just a few tiny concerns about security, oversight, and Musk using federal resources to benefit his own businesses. But sure, this is all about ‘saving taxpayer money,’ not a hostile takeover of the U.S. government by a tech bro and his favorite sycophants.

Trump’s latest foreign policy masterpiece? Strong-arming Panama over the canal with the grace of a mobster demanding “insurance” money. Marco Rubio’s visit to Panama this weekend is supposed to “negotiate” America’s return to dominance in the region, but Panamanian officials are preparing for the worst—including, apparently, the possibility of an invasion. Yes, really. Former Panamanian President Ernesto Pérez Balladares warned that if Trump goes full imperialist, it could lead to mass casualties and international condemnation. But Trump’s team, being the savvy dealmakers they are, has a different strategy: Make Panama an offer they can’t refuse. U.S. officials have reportedly told Panama to start handing out freebies, like letting U.S. Navy ships use the canal toll-free, before Trump gets “creative” with his demands. Panama’s response? A mix of disbelief and irritation. They’ve fact-checked Trump’s wild claims about China’s military presence in the canal, pointed out that transit fees are legally set, and even took the issue to the United Nations. Trump’s envoy, however, was unimpressed, reportedly responding with, “Do you think that we give a shit?” (Diplomacy at its finest.) Meanwhile, in a nod to Trump’s love of strong-arming allies, Panama has hinted that if things escalate, they might just stop controlling the flow of South American migrants heading north—a move that would flood the U.S.-Mexico border with even more asylum seekers. Of course, this entire mess is fueled by Trump’s paranoia over China. While Panama maintains that Beijing has zero control over the canal, Trump is convinced otherwise and wants to “take it back.” The canal was handed over to Panama in 1999, and while America still has defense obligations, the idea of a U.S. takeover is about as well-received in Panama as a root canal without anesthesia. But Trump, ever the real estate guy, seems to think everything’s up for negotiation—even sovereign territory. So, will this turn into a military crisis or just another round of loud, empty threats? If history is any guide, it’ll probably be both.

The New York Times is reporting that a judge in Rhode Island has required the Glazed Ham's administration to continue to pay appropriated money to the 22 states that joined in the law suit. Mostly these were blue states, except for some swing states that went for the orange glazed ham. Interestingly enough, I didn’t see Pennsylvania in the list of states. At any rate, it looks like the red states can get the full “benefit” of dickheads policies, while the blue and purple states may be protected from some of them. The basis of the judge’s order was a 1975 unanimous Supreme Court decision holding that the president had no authority to impound appropriated funds. Of course, as the NYT noted, the current Supreme Court has shown a willingness to overturn its own precedent.

the sultan of soiled shorts latest executive order turns student protests into deportation-worthy offenses. In his crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations, Trump is targeting non-citizen students and residents, revoking visas and threatening deportation for those he deems “Hamas sympathizers.” I understand that hamas is a terrorist organization and they can get fucked but what about the first amendment???? Under the new order, federal agencies are tasked with investigating civil rights violations linked to campus protests and taking legal action against anyone accused of antisemitic activity. But the vagueness of the policy raises immediate concerns—who decides what counts as “sympathizing” with Hamas? Does chanting “Free Palestine” get you kicked out of the country? In this assholes version of America it does. Civil rights groups are already calling this an unconstitutional attack on free speech, likening it to the crackdowns on Vietnam War protesters. Legal experts warn that punishing students based on political speech violates the First Amendment—but Trump and his supporters claim it’s necessary to curb extremism on college campuses. With lawsuits looming and universities now under pressure to track student activism, this order could reshape protest culture in America—not just for pro-Palestinian demonstrators, but for anyone who dares to oppose government policy.

In a move that can only be described as a masterclass in constitutional law, President Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour, however, just doesn't seem to get it. He temporarily blocked the order, labeling it 'blatantly unconstitutional'—because apparently, there's this thing called the Fourteenth Amendment. Shocking, I know. Of course, the Justice Department plans to 'vigorously defend' the order, because nothing says dedication to law and order like trying to rewrite the Constitution with a Sharpie. Meanwhile, state attorneys general are lining up like it's Black Friday, all clamoring to sue the administration. With any luck, we can look forward to more 'temporary' blocks on Trump's latest brainstorms.

A federal judge blocked trumps blatantly unconstitutional executive order. Who'd a thunk the plain letter of the constitution is just that?

In a move that screams "Who needs the 14th Amendment?", President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. Because, apparently, centuries-old constitutional provisions are just suggestions, right? Legal scholars are already warming up to remind him that such a change requires, you know, an actual constitutional amendment. But why bother with due process when you can just scribble your signature and call it a day? It's a bold strategy, Cotton; let's see if it pays off in court.