This is a copy of Executive Order 14100, signed on February 1, 2025, by the President of the United States. The order imposes tariffs on Canadian goods in response to what the administration perceives as inadequate cooperation from Canada on issues related to border security and immigration. Here’s a summary of the key points: **Purpose:**…
The new policy aims to increase accountability among employees in the federal government and ensure that only those who are best suited for their roles are employed. However, some argue that it is unnecessary given that most agencies already have performance management systems in place. The policy also raises concerns about the fairness of the…
Section 1 establishes the purpose of the order, which is to eliminate race-based and sex-based discrimination within the Armed Forces of the United States. The president emphasizes the importance of meritocracy and asserts that individuals should not be preferred or disadvantaged on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, or creed. The order also defines…
In this executive order, President Trump directs heads of government agencies to review all funding that they provide to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the goal of aligning future funding decisions with the interests of the United States and with the goals and priorities of his administration. The order states that these NGOs may actively undermine…
The decision to impose sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the International Criminal Court was made in response to the court’s investigation into alleged war crimes committed by American soldiers during the Iraq War. The United States argues that the ICC is an illegitimate institution with no authority over American citizens, and that its…
The executive order titled “One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations” was signed by President Trump on February 12, 2025. It is a policy-oriented document that outlines the President’s vision for the United States’ foreign relations and seeks to ensure that all officers and employees in the State Department follow his policies. The order also mandates…
The executive order imposes additional ad valorem tariffs on articles that are products of Mexico to address the threat posed by Mexican drug trafficking organizations and illicit drugs. On February 1, 2025, President Trump invoked his authority under section 1702(a)(1)(B) of IEEPA to impose tariffs due to Mexico’s failure to cooperate in combating these threats.
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…
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 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…