Executive Orders

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,…

The executive order directs the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior, along with other relevant agencies, to restart work on routing more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to southern California for use by its residents, who desperately need a reliable water supply. The order is in response to California’s lawsuit filed during President Trump’s…

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…

The President has revoked a 2021 Presidential Memorandum and reinstated a 2017 one regarding the Mexico City Policy. This policy restricts U.S. funding for international organizations that provide or support abortion services, including coercive abortion methods. The new policy aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund organizations that support or participate in…

This executive order aims to restore America’s maritime dominance by promoting domestic shipbuilding and increasing the country’s fleet capacity. It encourages the use of American-made products and services in the marine industry, as well as the establishment of new infrastructure for ships to be built and repaired domestically. The order also directs agencies to conduct…

This is a formal document issued by the President of the United States, titled “Executive Order: End Federal Support for Illegal Discrimination and Preferences in Education.” It was signed on January 21, 2025. Here’s an overview of its main points: **Purpose**: The order aims to eliminate illegal discrimination and preferences in education, including those based…

The executive order designates certain international cartels and organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), citing them as a national-security threat beyond traditional organized crime. The Cartels have been accused of engaging in a campaign of violence, terror, rape, and brute force to control the flow of illicit drugs across…

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…

The executive order is a response to what President Trump perceives as a leftist bias in the federal government, particularly among foreign service members. The order directs the Secretaries of State, Agriculture, Commerce, and USAID to remove any reference to “discriminatory equity ideology” from their decision criteria for tenure and promotion in the Foreign Service….

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…