This executive order appoints a team of individuals to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, who will work with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to advance key administration priorities and coordinate with other agencies. The appointments include Christine Serrano Glassner as Deputy Director for Local and Tribal Governments, Connor Reardon as Associate Director,…
On February 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a state of emergency in Kentucky due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides that had caused extensive damage across the state. The president’s order authorized the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all disaster relief efforts aimed at alleviating…
The Trump administration’s executive order exempting certain federal employees from collective bargaining rights has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that it is a necessary move to protect national security interests, while others believe it is an attempt to weaken labor unions and undermine the rights of federal workers. The executive order effectively revokes…
In summary, the executive order establishes a White House Initiative on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to advance their educational excellence, financial stability, and infrastructure development by working with various stakeholders. The order also creates an annual progress report on the Federal Government’s impact on HBCU initiatives and revokes a similar order relating to…
Section 1 of the Executive Order lays out the purpose and policy of the Trump Administration’s workforce development initiative, which aims to equip American workers with the skills necessary to fill in-demand occupations. Section 2 provides specific directives for developing a strategy that will optimize and target Federal investments to align with reindustrialization needs and…
This executive order was issued by President Trump on February 10, 2025, and it aims to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute (FEI), which is described as a Government program that allegedly serves bureaucrats rather than the American people. The summary of the order highlights how the FEI has been around for more than 50 years…
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…
The executive order by President Trump aims to improve education outcomes for students by empowering parents, teachers, and communities through the closure of the Department of Education. The order requires the Secretary of Education to ensure that any Federal assistance programs are free from discrimination and gender ideology. It also seeks to return authority over…
The executive order from President Trump seeks to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which governs procurement and acquisition activities in the federal government. The FAR is a complex set of regulations that has grown over time, making it difficult for agencies to navigate and often leading to delays in contract awarding processes. President Trump’s…
The Trump administration’s Executive Order on “Reviving America’s Great Coal Industry” is a troubling and misguided attempt to revive an industry that has been in decline for decades, largely due to environmental concerns. The order seeks to expand coal production by rolling back environmental regulations, but fails to address the fact that renewable energy sources…