PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACH

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…

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CONTINUING THE REDUCTION OF THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY

President Trump’s executive order continues his ongoing effort to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. The order directs several governmental entities, including the United States Agency for Global Media, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the United States Interagency…

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AMERICA FIRST POLICY DIRECTIVE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE

The executive order establishes an “America First” foreign policy, prioritizing American interests and putting the country’s needs first. This means that U.S. foreign policy will be guided by core American values and interests, rather than international norms or agreements. The order directs the Secretary of State to issue guidance updating the Department of State’s policies,…

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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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DIRECTING THE REPEAL OF UNLAWFUL REGULATIONS

President Trump issued an executive order directing the heads of all executive departments and agencies to identify categories of unlawful regulations within 60 days and begin plans to repeal them. He emphasized that this review-and-repeal effort will prioritize evaluating each existing regulation’s lawfulness under certain United States Supreme Court decisions, including the following: 1. Chevron…

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVEAND UNITED STATES DIGITAL ASSET STOCKPILE

Executive Order 14069 establishes a strategic bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile for the United States government. The purpose of these reserves is to manage government-owned cryptocurrencies and digital assets in a responsible manner, with the goal of maximizing their potential benefits while minimizing any risks associated with them. The order also directs various agencies…

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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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REGULATORY RELIEF FOR CERTAIN STATIONARYSOURCES TO PROMOTE AMERICAN ENERGY

The executive order creates an exemption from the EPA’s MATS rule for certain stationary sources of mercury pollution. The rule is intended to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, from coal-fired power plants and other industrial facilities. The order grants a two-year extension to these facilities beyond the original compliance date of July…

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