President Trump’s executive order seeks to repeal a previous administration’s definition of “showerhead” in the Federal Register, which was approximately 13,000 words long and included detailed instructions on how showers should operate. The order is effective 30 days from publication of the notice in the Federal Register, and it directs the Secretary of Energy to…
The executive order establishes a policy to improve accountability and transparency throughout the foreign defense sales system, consolidate parallel decision-making when determining which military capabilities the United States will choose to provide, reduce rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales and transfer cases, increase government-industry collaboration to achieve…
This executive order is a step in the right direction towards deregulation and free market principles. However, it is important to consider the impacts that such a policy could have on certain industries or groups of people. Additionally, it should be noted that deregulation can sometimes lead to negative consequences for consumers or workers if…
The executive order titled “Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers” aims to identify and remove anti-competitive regulations that may be hindering economic growth by limiting competition in the market. The order directs various agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), to conduct reviews of their existing regulations and identify those that…
President Trump issued an executive order directing the heads of all executive departments and agencies to identify categories of unlawful regulations within 60 days and begin plans to repeal them. He emphasized that this review-and-repeal effort will prioritize evaluating each existing regulation’s lawfulness under certain United States Supreme Court decisions, including the following: 1. Chevron…
This executive order aims to restore America’s maritime dominance by promoting domestic shipbuilding and increasing the country’s fleet capacity. It encourages the use of American-made products and services in the marine industry, as well as the establishment of new infrastructure for ships to be built and repaired domestically. The order also directs agencies to conduct…
This is a significant and potentially game-changing policy directive from President Biden aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. The directive highlights the need for streamlined and accelerated acquisition processes, as well as increased emphasis on commercial solutions and other innovative approaches to meeting military needs. The implementation of…
President Trump’s executive order seeks to address the concerns surrounding Susman Godfrey LLP, a law firm that is known for its work on high-profile litigation cases. The order is specifically aimed at preventing government funding of any activities detrimental to critical American interests and priorities. The executive order also directs agencies to review all contracts…
President Trump signed this executive order in response to Christopher Krebs’ role as the head of CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) during his time in office, specifically his attempts to suppress conservative viewpoints and censor disfavored speech on social media platforms. The executive order directs agencies to take action against Krebs by immediately revoking…
The executive order from President Trump aims to address the issue of disloyalty and unauthorized leaking of sensitive information by Miles Taylor, an administrative staff assistant who served at the Department of Homeland Security. The order directs various agency heads, including the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, to immediately suspend any active…