The executive order pauses all US foreign development assistance for assessment and review of programmatic efficiencies and consistency with US foreign policy within 90 days. The order requires department and agency heads to immediately pause new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds pending reviews, which will be conducted under guidelines provided by the Secretary…
President Trump’s “Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China” is a series of executive orders that aim to address the increasing threat posed by synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, to public health and safety. The order imposes ad valorem tariffs on certain products from China in…
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…
On January 22, 2025, President Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Terence Sutton, who had been convicted of violating several laws related to firearms, including the District of Columbia Code and the United States Code. Sutton was originally sentenced to 66 months, 48 months, and 48 months of imprisonment, respectively, as well as…
The Executive Order establishes a new department called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement the President’s “DOGE Agenda,” which aims to modernize federal technology and software to maximize efficiency and productivity. The order reorganizes the United States Digital Service (USDS), renaming it the United States DOGE Service, and establishes a temporary organization within…
This text appears to be a draft of an executive order issued by the President of the United States, specifically related to patriotic education and the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The order outlines various measures to promote patriotic education, including: 1. Establishing the 1776 Commission to develop and implement a national plan for patriotic…
President Trump’s executive order, issued on March 6, 2025, amends certain tariffs imposed on goods from Mexico in an attempt to reduce drug trafficking across the southern border of the United States. The order makes certain modifications to existing tariff rates and provides a reduction in the duty rate for potash. According to the executive…
This executive order by President Trump aims to improve public safety and beautify public spaces in Washington, D.C., the capital city. The order directs various federal agencies, including the Department of Interior and General Services Administration, to take immediate action to remove homeless encampments on National Park Service land within the District of Columbia. The…
The order establishes a comprehensive approach to enhance national security and public safety, particularly with regards to foreign nationals who pose a threat to the United States. It mandates enhanced vetting and screening of aliens seeking admission to the country, as well as those already present in the United States. The order also requires the…
The first paragraph describes the purpose of withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and states that this decision was made due to various issues such as mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and inability to demonstrate independence from political influence. Actions are taken to implement this order including revoking…