President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

President Donald Trump's fast pace since his return to office is affecting Long Islanders in many ways, from the tax cuts in his "Big, Beautiful Bill" to cuts in safety net programs and stepped up efforts to oust undocumented people.

Eight months into his second term, Trump's agenda has a rocky track record in the lower court system. But the administration is increasingly turning to the U.S. Supreme Court for relief — ramping up requests for emergency rulings that often give policies a temporary green light as longer legal battles play out.

Here’s more of what Trump is doing on a range of issues that affect Long Island:

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