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Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director

He hosts the popular right-wing and pro-Trump podcast "The Dan Bongino Show."

Last Updated: February 23, 2025, 5:03 PM EST

President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and crackdown on immigration -- and is being met with dozens of legal challenges.

On the foreign policy front, Trump's press secretary said the White House believes it can reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine this week even as Trump attacks Ukraine's president and blames it for starting the war, which even some in his own party are calling him out over.

Meanwhile, heads of federal government agencies were telling employees not to reply to an email from Elon Musk, Trump's ally who he picked to cut government waste, which asked for them to list their accomplishments for the week or face termination.

Feb 19, 2025, 6:48 PM EST

Trump again lashes out on Zelenskyy

Trump continued his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, repeating on Wednesday during the Future Investment Institute in Miami that “Zelenskyy better move faster or he’s not going to have a country.”

President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit (Future Investment Initiative) at the Faena Hotel & Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025.
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The president continued to repeat the assertion that his administration will end the war in Ukraine.

Feb 19, 2025, 6:44 PM EST

Trump again touts false claims about condoms to Gaza for condoms, millions of dead Americans receiving Social Security benefits

Trump once again pushed the false claims that $100 million was being sent to Gaza and Hamas to buy condoms, to which Elon Musk nodded along.

During his news conference with Trump last week, Musk backtracked on the claim that $50 million was spent by the federal government for condoms, telling reporters that “some of the things I say may be incorrect and should be corrected.”

President Donald Trump speaks at an FII Priority Saudi Investment summit in Miami, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025.
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On Wednesday evening, Trump also repeated the false claim that millions of dead Americans were receiving Social Security benefits.

Feb 19, 2025, 6:13 PM EST

Trump floats possibility of giving 20% of DOGE savings to Americans

Addressing the Future Investment Institute Wednesday in Miami, Trump floated the possibility of sending Americans money that DOGE accumulates in savings.

President Donald Trump speaks at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit (Future Investment Initiative) at the Faena Hotel & Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025.
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“There's even under consideration a new concept where we give 20% of the DOGE savings to American citizens and 20% goes to paying down debt because the numbers are incredible, Elon,” he said, praising the billionaire who was in the audience.

President Donald Trump speaks at FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit (Future Investment Initiative) at the Faena Hotel & Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025.
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“So many billions and billions, hundreds of billions. And we're thinking about 20% back to the American citizens and 20% down to pay back and pay down debt.”

Musk promised Tuesday that he would "check with the president" about a suggestion on his X platform about a "DOGE Dividend."

Feb 19, 2025, 6:09 PM EST

DHS puts administrative hold on Biden parole policies

The Department of Homeland Security put an “administrative hold” on multiple programs put in the place by the Biden Administration designed to allow migrants to claim asylum.

A department spokesperson told ABC News that Uniting for Ukraine, the Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) process and Family Reunification Parole program benefits that are pending were placed on hold.

-ABC News' Luke Barr

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