As of January 24, 2025, here are the latest developments involving former President Donald Trump:

 As of January 24, 2025, here are the latest developments involving former President Donald Trump:

**Senate Advances Pete Hegseth's Nomination as Defense Secretary**

The Senate has moved forward with the nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite opposition from some Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski. In the same session, John Ratcliffe was confirmed as CIA Director. These appointments are significant as they shape the leadership of the nation's defense and intelligence agencies. ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/23/donald-trump-pardons-january-6-us-president-joe-biden-jd-vance-republicans-live-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

**Trump's Executive Orders and International Engagements**

President Trump, attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, urged NATO countries to increase defense spending and criticized oil producers for their role in the Ukraine conflict. Domestically, he signed executive orders supporting the cryptocurrency industry and established a task force on artificial intelligence. Additionally, the administration has frozen passport applications with "X" sex markers, affecting non-binary individuals. ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/23/donald-trump-pardons-january-6-us-president-joe-biden-jd-vance-republicans-live-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

**Legal Challenges to Executive Actions**

A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, labeling it "blatantly unconstitutional." This decision underscores the ongoing legal battles surrounding the administration's immigration policies. ([Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2025/01/23/un-juez-asegura-que-bloqueara-temporalmente-la-orden-de-trump-de-eliminar-la-ciudadania-por-derecho-de-nacimiento-y-la-califica-de-descaradamente-anticonstitucional-cadena-ser/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

**Appointment of Special Envoy to Address Ukraine Conflict**

In a move to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict, President Trump appointed retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg as a special envoy, tasking him with ending the war within 100 days. Kellogg is expected to negotiate with both Kyiv and Moscow to halt hostilities. The plan includes supporting Ukraine militarily and proposing a demilitarized zone, along with a 20-year ban on NATO membership for Kyiv. The success of this initiative remains uncertain, with mixed reactions regarding Kellogg's diplomatic experience. ([The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/14219525/trump-kellogg-end-ukraine-war-100-days-putin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

**Release of Courtroom Audio from 'Hush Money' Trial**

Newly released courtroom audio captures former President Trump's reaction during his sentencing for concealing a "hush money" payment. He condemned the case as an "injustice" and maintained his innocence, referring to the trial as a "witch hunt" and an "embarrassment to New York." Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to an "unconditional discharge." ([New York Post](https://nypost.com/video/full-audio-released-from-donald-trumps-sentencing-in-hush-money-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

**Critique of Predecessor's Policies**

In recent remarks, President Trump criticized the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden, asserting that his own presidency has initiated a "revolution of common sense." He attributed current issues such as inflation and the Ukraine war to the previous administration's decisions. ([cnn.com](https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-presidency-news-01-23-25/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

These events highlight the ongoing political, legal, and international activities involving former President Trump.

- [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/23/donald-trump-pardons-january-6-us-president-joe-biden-jd-vance-republicans-live-news?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/video/full-audio-released-from-donald-trumps-sentencing-in-hush-money-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/14219525/trump-kellogg-end-ukraine-war-100-days-putin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)