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…
This is a very bold and aggressive move by President Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act in response to what he sees as an invasion by Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan paramilitary group. It is unclear how effective this proclamation will be, given that Tren de Aragua has been active for several years and…
The executive order issued by President Trump aims to restore common sense and eliminate what he describes as “radical” practices in the Federal Government. The order specifically targets policies related to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI), which Trump claims have corrupted institutions by promoting a divisive and preferential hierarchy. He also criticizes previous administration orders…
This executive order aims to lower costs and reduce barriers to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for infertile couples in America who are struggling with starting a family. The policy recommends protecting access to IVF treatment, aggressively reducing out-of-pocket and health plan costs, and easing unnecessary statutory or regulatory burdens to make the treatment drastically…
This order outlines President Trump’s nominations to various government positions, including 46 individuals who were nominated for Assistant Secretary roles, one individual nominated as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, three individuals nominated as Under Secretaries, and two individuals nominated as Legal Advisers. The order also includes a withdrawal of nomination for Luke Petit to be…
According to President Trump’s executive order, he is committed to getting tough on repeat offenders and enhancing protection for law enforcement officials while ensuring that they can do their jobs without fear of their lives being destroyed. The order also calls for the creation of a new crime bill that will help build a safer…
This executive order was issued by President Trump on February 3, 2017, and it is an attempt to bring greater accountability and transparency to all federal agencies in the United States. The goal of this order is to make sure that independent regulatory agencies are operating in a manner consistent with the policy objectives of…
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…
President Trump’s executive order seeks to address the concerns surrounding Susman Godfrey LLP, a law firm that is known for its work on high-profile litigation cases. The order is specifically aimed at preventing government funding of any activities detrimental to critical American interests and priorities. The executive order also directs agencies to review all contracts…
This is a significant and potentially game-changing policy directive from President Biden aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. The directive highlights the need for streamlined and accelerated acquisition processes, as well as increased emphasis on commercial solutions and other innovative approaches to meeting military needs. The implementation of…