ADDRESSING THE THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY FROM IMPORTS OF COPPER

The Trump Administration’s executive order is aimed at addressing the threat to national security from imports of copper, which is a critical material for various industries including defense, infrastructure and emerging technologies such as clean energy, electric vehicles and advanced electronics. The United States has ample reserves of copper but faces significant vulnerabilities in the…

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ENSURING LAWFUL GOVERNANCE AND IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” DEREGULATORY INITIATIVE

The executive order aims to reduce the number of regulations that the federal government implements, especially those that are not constitutional or legal, and prioritize those that serve a public good. This is in line with President Trump’s belief that the federal government should be limited in its regulatory authority and focused on promoting economic…

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Keeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools

The executive order states that children and young adults should be empowered with accurate data regarding the remote risks of serious illness associated with COVID-19 for children and young adults, as well as how those risks can be mitigated through various measures. It also highlights the incredibly low risk of serious COVID-19 illness for children…

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ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE THROUGH SECTION 232 ACTIONS ON PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS AND DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS

The US government’s action to address the national security risks posed by dependence on foreign sources for processed critical minerals and derivative products is a timely and necessary step towards ensuring energy independence and economic resilience. The order lays out a comprehensive plan that includes measures such as tariffs, policies to incentivize domestic production, processing,…

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NATIONAL PARK WEEK, 2025

President Trump signed an executive order on April 23, 2025 declaring National Park Week from April 19 to April 27 each year starting in 2025. The order also highlights the importance of preserving and protecting America’s national parks as a source of inspiration, education, and recreation. The president stated that he has taken action to…

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RESTORING AMERICAN SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS

The Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness Order is a welcome development for the United States fishing industry, which has been struggling with unfair trade practices and environmental regulations that have hampered its growth and profitability. The order calls for an expansion of domestic seafood production, increased market access to foreign markets, and improvements in technology to…

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