The executive order from President Trump proclaims April 9th as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.” It honors the life and legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a Jewish leader who inspired countless members of the Jewish community with his teachings and spiritual outreach. The order also calls upon all Americans to observe this day with…
The order prioritizes the protection of the United States’ sovereignty and territorial integrity along its national borders. It recognizes the Armed Forces’ long-standing role in securing the country’s borders against threats of invasion, unlawful forays, and transnational criminal activities. The order directs various actions to reinforce border security, including a revision to the Unified Command…
This proclamation is an important step towards protecting American manufacturing and national security by imposing duties on certain imported aluminum articles. It recognizes that foreign nations are taking advantage of trade imbalances to undercut domestic producers, which threatens the economic health of the United States. By targeting specific countries for these tariffs, the proclamation also…
On February 3, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order imposing ad valorem tariffs on articles that are products of Canada in response to the failure of the Canadian government to take sufficient action against drug trafficking and human trafficking organizations. The order stated that the situation constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to national…
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…
The Presidential Memorandum temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind leasing, effective January 21, 2025, until it is revoked. This withdrawal does not apply to existing leases or projects already underway, but rather prevents consideration of new wind energy leasing for electricity generation or other uses derived from wind. The…
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…
The executive order issued by President Trump celebrates the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day and honors the heroic fight for freedom, as well as the enduring democratic ideals that continue to inspire the world. It also recognizes the inextricable ties between Greece and America, which are tied by history and tradition, the struggle for…
Section 1 establishes the purpose of the order, which is to eliminate race-based and sex-based discrimination within the Armed Forces of the United States. The president emphasizes the importance of meritocracy and asserts that individuals should not be preferred or disadvantaged on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, or creed. The order also defines…
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…