While the proposed tariff on countries that import Venezuelan oil may seem like a drastic measure, it is necessary to put pressure on the Maduro regime and encourage them to engage in dialogue with the opposition. The sanctions would also serve as an economic deterrent for other countries considering supporting the Maduro regime. Furthermore, this…
The United States President’s executive order on duties addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain in the People’s Republic of China as applied to low-value imports is an important step in combating the global opioid crisis. The use of opioids has been a major public health issue for decades, with overdose rates continuing to rise. This…
The executive order from President Trump aims to address the issue of disloyalty and unauthorized leaking of sensitive information by Miles Taylor, an administrative staff assistant who served at the Department of Homeland Security. The order directs various agency heads, including the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, to immediately suspend any active…
This executive order from President Trump aims to ensure the reliability, resilience, and security of the United States’ electric grid. The order highlights the importance of utilizing all available power generation resources, particularly those secure, redundant fuel supplies that are capable of extended operations. In addition, the order establishes a process by which the methodology…
The executive order instructs agencies to use technology to modernize their environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, with the goal of speeding up data gathering and decision-making that can improve timeliness for state, local and tribal decision-making as well. It also establishes an interagency Permitting Innovation Center to design and test prototype tools…
The executive order establishes that the US will reevaluate its commitment to certain UN institutions due to their perceived drift from their original mission of promoting international peace and security. Three organizations are specifically targeted for scrutiny: the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), UNESCO, and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…
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…
Section 1 states that millions of illegal aliens have entered the US over the last four years, including potential terrorists, foreign spies, and violent transnational criminal organizations, posing significant risks to public safety and security. The US has limited information on the whereabouts of many of these individuals. The administration will use all available resources…
This executive order by President Trump aims to improve public safety and beautify public spaces in Washington, D.C., the capital city. The order directs various federal agencies, including the Department of Interior and General Services Administration, to take immediate action to remove homeless encampments on National Park Service land within the District of Columbia. The…
The executive order imposes additional ad valorem tariffs on articles that are products of Mexico to address the threat posed by Mexican drug trafficking organizations and illicit drugs. On February 1, 2025, President Trump invoked his authority under section 1702(a)(1)(B) of IEEPA to impose tariffs due to Mexico’s failure to cooperate in combating these threats.