Trump Day 4 Live Updates: Troop Deployment, Federal Policy Shifts, and Legal Battles

Speaking remotely to an audience of global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump sharply criticized the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. economy.

In a tone reminiscent of his 2024 campaign speeches, Trump claimed that President Biden had “totally lost control” of the economy, pointing to rising inflation and soaring interest rates during his tenure.

While the U.S. did see inflation peak at 9%, it has since eased to 2.9%, reflecting broader global trends. Many other countries also faced significant inflationary pressures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Trump kicked off his day by addressing the World Economic Forum virtually. Click Here to Watch Live

The White House has unveiled President Trump’s agenda for his fourth day in office.

At 11 a.m. ET, he is set to address the World Economic Forum virtually, followed by an exclusive panel discussion with top CEOs from around the globe.

Later, at 2:30 p.m. ET, Trump will participate in a signing ceremony for an executive order in the Oval Office. The details of the order have yet to be disclosed.

His day will wrap up with a scheduled call at 3:30 p.m. ET with El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele.

Lee Zeldin’s nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in an 11-8 vote. The former congressman made accountability a key focus during his confirmation hearing.

Zeldin also raised the possibility of taking back some of the funds allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act, a major piece of legislation from President Joe Biden’s administration. The law directs billions of dollars toward renewable energy and efforts to fight climate change.

The Senate is scheduled to vote today on John Ratcliffe’s confirmation to become the next CIA Director. If approved, Ratcliffe will join Marco Rubio as one of the few members of President Trump's administration to be confirmed, following Rubio’s swearing-in as Secretary of State earlier this week.

Later in the day, the Senate will also hold a procedural vote on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Defense. The vote requires only 50 supporters to move forward. Should Hegseth secure enough votes, a final confirmation could take place either Friday or early Saturday.

Hegseth’s nomination has faced scrutiny after being advanced out of the Senate committee with a party-line vote earlier this week. New accusations of abusive conduct have since emerged, although Hegseth’s legal team has firmly denied the allegations.

On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle will hear arguments related to President Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The order, signed on the first day of his administration, seeks to limit citizenship to children born in the U.S. only if at least one of their parents is either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

At the heart of the legal battle, four Democratic-led states have filed a motion requesting a temporary restraining order to block the executive action. They argue that the order is unconstitutional, as it directly conflicts with the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of parental status.

The outcome of Thursday’s hearing could have a far-reaching impact, as the judge decides whether to halt the enforcement of the order while the case is further examined in court. If successful, the restraining order would preserve the current understanding of birthright citizenship until a final ruling is made.