The decision to impose sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the International Criminal Court was made in response to the court’s investigation into alleged war crimes committed by American soldiers during the Iraq War. The United States argues that the ICC is an illegitimate institution with no authority over American citizens, and that its…
The executive order establishes a policy to improve accountability and transparency throughout the foreign defense sales system, consolidate parallel decision-making when determining which military capabilities the United States will choose to provide, reduce rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales and transfer cases, increase government-industry collaboration to achieve…
This executive order aims to reduce government waste and inefficiencies by freezing spending on travel, real estate, credit cards, and more. It also requires agencies to submit plans for disposing of unnecessary assets such as equipment or real estate holdings. The order provides some exemptions, including for law enforcement activities, classified information systems, and certain…
The executive order issued by President Trump on February 9, 2025 renames the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The order states that the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has long been an integral asset to our once burgeoning Nation and remains indelible. The president calls upon public officials and…
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,…
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 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…
The executive order revokes two previous orders related to reproductive healthcare, Executive Order 14076 and Executive Order 14079, which had embedded taxpayer funding for elective abortions in various federal programs. The order is intended to restore the policy of not using federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion, as established by the Hyde…
The order from President Trump is to seal the southern border and repel illegal immigrants from entering the United States. The order also states that members of the Armed Forces will follow rules for the use of force prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. Read the full text of the order at the whitehouse.gov website.
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) shall advise the President on matters involving science, technology, education, and innovation policy. The PCAST shall be composed of up to 24 members, including distinguished individuals from academia, industry, and government, appointed by the President. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and…