Trump issues record 100th executive order within first 100 days of term. Here's a breakdown.
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This week, President Trump signed the 100th executive order of his second term. Historical records show Mr. Trump has exercised his presidential pen at a pace that's unprecedented in modern U.S. history.
More than a month before the 100-day mark, Mr. Trump has surpassed Franklin D. Roosevelt's record of 99 executive orders within his first 100 days. But while Roosevelt expanded the size and scope of the federal government during his four terms, CBS News analysis shows Mr. Trump has focused the largest portion of his executive orders on efforts to cut federal budgets and regulations.
Here's a breakdown of Mr. Trump's executive orders so far.
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