Trump Plans to Push Through Controversial Executive Orders on Immigration and Energy

In a move that has alarmed progressive leaders and advocacy groups, President-elect Donald Trump is poised to implement a series of executive orders that could undercut years of progress on immigration reform and environmental protection. His plans, revealed in a briefing to Republican leaders, include measures that critics say will harm immigrants and favor polluting energy sources over sustainable alternatives. The decision to also freeze government hiring is raising concerns about the ability of federal agencies to serve the public and protect the nation's natural resources.