The Trump administration’s decision to issue an Executive Order on unleashing America’s offshore critical minerals and resources is a step in the right direction towards ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of technological advancements. The order highlights the need for domestic production of critical minerals, which are essential to the country’s defense,…
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…
The executive order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to full capacity, providing additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States. The expansion is aimed at addressing immigration enforcement needs identified by…
This is a very bold and aggressive move by President Trump to invoke the Alien Enemies Act in response to what he sees as an invasion by Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan paramilitary group. It is unclear how effective this proclamation will be, given that Tren de Aragua has been active for several years and…
(1) Do not propose or issue any rule in any manner, including by sending a rule to the Office of the Federal Register (the “OFR”), until a department or agency head appointed or designated by the President after noon on January 20, 2025, reviews and approves the rule. The department or agency head may delegate…
This is a copy of Executive Order 14100, signed on February 1, 2025, by the President of the United States. The order imposes tariffs on Canadian goods in response to what the administration perceives as inadequate cooperation from Canada on issues related to border security and immigration. Here’s a summary of the key points: **Purpose:**…
Here is a summary of President Trump’s executive order on Iwo Jima: The Executive Order commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most consequential campaigns of World War II. It honors the brave men who fought and died on the island, many of whom received the Medal of Honor…
President Trump’s executive order, issued on March 6, 2025, amends certain tariffs imposed on goods from Mexico in an attempt to reduce drug trafficking across the southern border of the United States. The order makes certain modifications to existing tariff rates and provides a reduction in the duty rate for potash. According to the executive…
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 establishes a framework for promoting digital assets and financial technology while protecting economic liberty. It defines “digital assets” as any digital representation of value recorded on a distributed ledger, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The order promotes the responsible growth and use of digital assets across all sectors of the economy. The order…