Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President

No executive orders were issued under the authority of President Trump. However, President Trump did issue an Executive Order with similar content on January 17, 2025 (not 2023) that prohibits certain collective bargaining agreements from taking effect until after a new administration has begun. The order aims to limit lame-duck collective bargaining agreements that were…

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Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety

The FAA has implemented hiring practices that prioritize “diversity equity and inclusion” over merit-based recruitment. This approach was allegedly adopted by the Biden Administration, which also failed to adequately address the safety concerns at the agency. In contrast, the Trump Administration raised standards for aviation safety and promoted a more merit-based approach. In response to…

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Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity

The executive order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to full capacity, providing additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States. The expansion is aimed at addressing immigration enforcement needs identified by…

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Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

Parents want and deserve the best education for their children but many children do not thrive in assigned government-run K-12 schools. The National Assessment of Educational Progress shows that 70% of 8th graders are below proficient in reading and math. Geographically based school assignments exacerbate housing costs, straining family finances. States with universal K-12 scholarship…

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PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION

The order prohibits the federal government from funding or sponsoring programs that assist children in transitioning their sex, and it calls for a review of existing literature on best practices for promoting the health of minors with gender dysphoria. The order also defines “chemical and surgical mutilation” as puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgeries intended…

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