The Trump administration has implemented several policy changes affecting immigration and federal housing programs, marking a significant shift from previous policies.

Regarding immigration, the administration has reduced legal immigration levels substantially, despite President Trump's previous statements that America needs legal immigrants. The cuts to legal immigration pathways have reportedly exceeded reductions in illegal immigration, representing a departure from campaign rhetoric that focused primarily on unauthorized border crossings.

In housing policy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development under Secretary Scott Turner has announced new rules targeting immigrants in public housing. The department is implementing measures to restrict access to federally funded housing for undocumented immigrants, alongside proposed work requirements that officials describe as potentially transformative for the public housing system.

Additionally, HUD has halted enforcement of an Obama-era rule regarding gender identity in federally funded housing and shelters. The department announced it would recognize only biological sex rather than gender identity in housing assignments, citing what officials called "biological reality" as the basis for the policy change.

The Federal Trade Commission has also reportedly initiated new investigations and hired personnel focused on examining gender-affirming care for minors and advocacy surrounding such treatments, according to industry reports.

These policy changes represent a comprehensive shift in federal approach to immigration, housing, and healthcare issues compared to the previous administration's positions.