The National Preparedness and Response Policy Review is a necessary step in improving the Federal Government’s response to natural disasters, cyber attacks, and other emergencies that can impact our infrastructure and communities. The proposed changes to the National Essential Functions, Primary Mission Essential Functions, National Critical Functions, Emergency Support Functions, and Recovery Support Functions will…
The executive order is a response to what President Trump perceives as a leftist bias in the federal government, particularly among foreign service members. The order directs the Secretaries of State, Agriculture, Commerce, and USAID to remove any reference to “discriminatory equity ideology” from their decision criteria for tenure and promotion in the Foreign Service….
President Trump’s executive order seeks to suspend all active security clearances held by individuals working at WilmerHale, a prominent law firm in Washington D.C., and review contracts between government agencies and the firm for any work related to the investigation of former President Donald Trump or his administration. The order also requires agencies to take…
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…
As the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau approaches, we remember the devastating impact of the Holocaust on individuals, communities, and the world at large. The brutal killings of over one million Jews, as well as people with disabilities, religious leaders, and others deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime, resulted in unimaginable suffering and loss….
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 issued by President Trump on February 10, 2025, and it aims to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute (FEI), which is described as a Government program that allegedly serves bureaucrats rather than the American people. The summary of the order highlights how the FEI has been around for more than 50 years…
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…
According to President Trump’s executive order, he is committed to getting tough on repeat offenders and enhancing protection for law enforcement officials while ensuring that they can do their jobs without fear of their lives being destroyed. The order also calls for the creation of a new crime bill that will help build a safer…
The executive order issued by President Trump on April 19, 2025 extended the enforcement delay for TikTok until June 19, 2025. The extension was made to allow more time for the development of a domestic version of the app that would not pose national security threats to the United States. Read the full text of…