The United States President’s executive order on duties addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain in the People’s Republic of China as applied to low-value imports is an important step in combating the global opioid crisis. The use of opioids has been a major public health issue for decades, with overdose rates continuing to rise. This…
The Trump administration’s Executive Order on “Reviving America’s Great Coal Industry” is a troubling and misguided attempt to revive an industry that has been in decline for decades, largely due to environmental concerns. The order seeks to expand coal production by rolling back environmental regulations, but fails to address the fact that renewable energy sources…
The White House has issued a proclamation imposing tariffs on automobiles and certain parts entering the United States from abroad. This move is aimed at addressing national security concerns related to the reliance of the US auto industry on imported products. The tariff rates will gradually increase over time, with a targeted 50% rate by…
The executive order establishes a policy for the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, with the goal of maintaining global leadership in AI and promoting human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security. The order revokes existing policies and directives that were seen as barriers to American AI innovation. The order…
The memorandum issued by President Trump on January 15, 2023, revokes security clearances and access to classified information from several individuals including Adam Kinzinger, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Cheney, Kamala Harris, Alexander Vindman, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and members of his family. This action is taken in accordance with existing law and is intended to protect…
President Trump issued an executive order revoking two previous orders from Presidents Carter and Clinton regarding federal office space management in urban areas. The order prioritizes central business districts when siting Federal facilities in urban areas, but it fails to adequately prioritize efficient and effective Government service. The president’s order intends to restore common sense…
This executive order was signed by President Trump in 2025 as a response to increasing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation caused by human activities, particularly those related to energy production. The order seeks to remove all “illegitimate impediments” to the identification, development, siting, production, investment in, or use of domestic energy resources by…
The Trump administration’s decision to issue an Executive Order on unleashing America’s offshore critical minerals and resources is a step in the right direction towards ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of technological advancements. The order highlights the need for domestic production of critical minerals, which are essential to the country’s defense,…
Section 1 of the Executive Order lays out the purpose and policy of the Trump Administration’s workforce development initiative, which aims to equip American workers with the skills necessary to fill in-demand occupations. Section 2 provides specific directives for developing a strategy that will optimize and target Federal investments to align with reindustrialization needs and…
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…