REGULATORY RELIEF FOR CERTAIN STATIONARYSOURCES TO PROMOTE AMERICAN ENERGY

The executive order creates an exemption from the EPA’s MATS rule for certain stationary sources of mercury pollution. The rule is intended to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, from coal-fired power plants and other industrial facilities. The order grants a two-year extension to these facilities beyond the original compliance date of July…

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RESTORING AMERICA’S MARITIME DOMINANCE

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…

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RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY

The president’s executive order, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” seeks to restore Federal sites dedicated to history including parks and museums to solemn and uplifting public monuments that remind Americans of their extraordinary heritage, consistent progress toward becoming a more perfect Union, and unmatched record of advancing liberty, prosperity, and human flourishing. The…

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Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

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…

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ADDRESSING RISKS FROM PAUL WEISS

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…

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Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

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…

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