Donald Trump signs three executive orders on his third day in office
- 7 years ago
US President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on his third day in office, including formally withdrawing the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, instituting a federal hiring freeze except for the military and reinstating the ban on federal funding to international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option. Trump also said that he believes his administration could cut US regulations governing companies by 75% or more.