Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President

No executive orders were issued under the authority of President Trump. However, President Trump did issue an Executive Order with similar content on January 17, 2025 (not 2023) that prohibits certain collective bargaining agreements from taking effect until after a new administration has begun. The order aims to limit lame-duck collective bargaining agreements that were…

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President Trump Announces Appointments to Council of Governors

President Trump announced new appointments to the Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of state leaders tasked with strengthening state-federal partnerships on key national security, disaster response, and military coordination issues. Appointed Members include: 1) Governor Matt Bevin (R-KY) 2) Governor Mike Cooper (R-FL) 3) Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) 4) Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) 5)…

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Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports

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…

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Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness

The National Preparedness and Response Policy Review is a necessary step in improving the Federal Government’s response to natural disasters, cyber attacks, and other emergencies that can impact our infrastructure and communities. The proposed changes to the National Essential Functions, Primary Mission Essential Functions, National Critical Functions, Emergency Support Functions, and Recovery Support Functions will…

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Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

The executive order from President Trump seeks to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security Act benefits. It directs various government agencies, including the Commissioner of Social Security, to take measures to ensure that only eligible individuals receive funds from these programs and that ineligible aliens are not receiving them. The order also prioritizes civil…

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Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account

The executive order aims to promote operational efficiency by mandating the transition to electronic payments for all Federal disbursements and receipts, and it outlines several exceptions where electronic payment and collection methods are not feasible. However, it does not mention the potential impact on individuals who do not have access to banking services or electronic…

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RESTORING COMMON SENSE TO FEDERAL OFFICE SPACE MANAGEMENT

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…

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Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship

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…

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