Here’s a summary of President Trump’s executive order “Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss”: 1. The United States will no longer support taxpayer funds sponsoring harmful activity by the law firm, Paul Weiss. 2. The Attorney General and other relevant heads of executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall immediately take steps consistent with applicable law 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…
The executive order titled “Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers” aims to identify and remove anti-competitive regulations that may be hindering economic growth by limiting competition in the market. The order directs various agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), to conduct reviews of their existing regulations and identify those that…
The executive order outlines a policy to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals, aiming to promote economic prosperity and national security. The order establishes a “ten-for-one rule,” requiring that for each new regulation issued, at least 10 prior regulations be identified for elimination. This approach aims to ensure that the cost of planned regulations…
President Trump has granted a pardon to Devon Archer, who was convicted of charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and violating campaign finance laws in relation to his involvement with an energy company called Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The order states that the President has designated the Attorney General as his representative to sign the…
This proclamation by President Trump removes restrictions on commercial fishing in the PRIMNM, which was established under Obama’s executive orders and is currently managed by the Department of Commerce. The proclamation also provides for the continued management of the areas designated and reserved by Obama’s proclamations. One potential effect of this order could be an…
The Executive Order establishes a policy to restrict the automatic recognition of United States citizenship for individuals born in the United States under certain circumstances. Specifically, it excludes from birthright citizenship persons born in the United States whose mother was unlawfully present in the country at the time of their birth, unless their father was…
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…
Andrew Zabavsky has been granted a full and unconditional pardon by President Donald J. Trump for his convictions related to violations of section 371 and section 1512 of the United States Code. The pardon was issued on January 22, 2025, pursuant to Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution, and is effective immediately….
The Executive Order from President Trump directs several agencies to take actions, including suspending security clearances and evaluating government contracts with Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm that assisted Special Counsel Jack Smith during his time as Special Counsel. The order also directs the Office of Management and Budget to review all Government contracts…