Trump's week in review: MLK FBI records released; new order seeks to 'save' college sports

U.S. President Donald Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Throughout the past week, the Trump administration released documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., outlined priorities for the development of artificial intelligence and announced several developments related to immigration policy. 

Additionally, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting the emerging practice of compensating college athletes. 

The following pages feature five highlights from the past week. 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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