One year into Donald Trump's second term, questions are mounting about the administration's tangible accomplishments. Despite the constant barrage of headlines, dramatic statements, and high-profile events, conservative analyst Yuval Levin argues that the actual impact on government and daily life has been minimal. Trump has signed fewer laws than any recent president, and significant rule-making has lagged behind previous administrations. Efforts to cut federal spending and restructure government have largely failed to materialize, with overall federal expenditures rising by four percent compared to the previous year. Even targeted spending reductions, such as those at the National Institutes of Health, were reversed mid-year, resulting in little lasting change. The administration's record so far suggests a gap between rhetoric and results, raising doubts about its effectiveness.