REFORMING ACCREDITATION TO STRENGTHEN HIGHER EDUCATION

This order seeks to reform accreditation processes in higher education with the goal of increasing student outcomes and improving accountability. The order establishes new principles for accreditors, such as requiring member institutions to use data on program-level student outcomes to improve those outcomes. It also encourages competition among accreditors by creating an experimental site to…

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A Plan For Establishing A United States Sovereign Wealth Fund

The sovereign wealth fund would be established to promote fiscal sustainability, lessen the burden of taxes on American families and small businesses, and establish economic security for future generations. The plan for the establishment of the fund must include recommendations for funding mechanisms, investment strategies, fund structure, and a governance model. The Secretary of the…

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ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S“DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY”

The Executive Order establishes a new department called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to implement the President’s “DOGE Agenda,” which aims to modernize federal technology and software to maximize efficiency and productivity. The order reorganizes the United States Digital Service (USDS), renaming it the United States DOGE Service, and establishes a temporary organization within…

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Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

This is a bold move by President Trump to address the trade imbalance with China and other countries. While it remains to be seen how effective this policy will be in reducing the trade deficit, it certainly sends a strong message that the United States will not tolerate unfair trading practices. The use of a…

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, 2025

The executive order issued by President Trump during National Volunteer Week encourages Americans to volunteer in service projects across the country and makes a pledge to make service a part of their daily lives. The proclamation highlights the importance of selfless service and kindness, which are at the core of the American spirit. The president…

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ADDITIONAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS

President Trump signed an executive order revoking a number of previous executive orders and actions that he considered harmful to the United States. The list included a wide range of topics, such as immigration, climate change, and foreign policy. In addition to this, President Trump also directed his administration to compile additional lists of executive…

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Return to In-Person Work

The executive order requires the heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch to take immediate action to terminate remote work arrangements and have employees return to their duty stations on a full-time basis. Department and agency heads are permitted to make exemptions from this requirement as they see fit, but must do…

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PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION

The order prohibits the federal government from funding or sponsoring programs that assist children in transitioning their sex, and it calls for a review of existing literature on best practices for promoting the health of minors with gender dysphoria. The order also defines “chemical and surgical mutilation” as puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgeries intended…

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INITIAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS

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…

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