President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 to transition all Federal disbursements and receipts from paper-based payments to electronic methods. The order mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury eliminate paper checks by September 30, 2025. It requires agencies to comply by transitioning to electronic payment options like direct deposit, prepaid cards, and other digital systems and outlines exceptions for specific scenarios (e.g., individuals without access to banking). The President ordered the Department of the Treasury to support this transition and develop a public awareness campaign to educate recipients about the changes. The order also calls for agencies to coordinate with the Department of the Treasury and address financial access for unbanked populations. It outlines reporting requirements for compliance plans and progress reports on implementing the order. Finally, it clarifies that this executive order doesn't affect existing law or limit budgetary powers of departments and agencies.
President Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil. The order, effective April 2, 2025, will require a tariff of 25% on goods imported from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, directly or indirectly. This tariff will be determined by the Secretary of State after consultation with other relevant departments and agencies. The order also mandates periodic reports to the President assessing the effectiveness of the tariffs and the continued conduct of the Maduro regime. The order specifies definitions for "Venezuelan oil" and "indirectly", which includes purchases through intermediaries or third countries where oil origin can reasonably be traced to Venezuela. It is designed to address ongoing threats to national security and foreign policy from actions by Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela, including support of illicit activities and destabilizing actions that impact the region.
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day in the United States. This declaration was made in recognition of the 204th anniversary of Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire. The proclamation called upon Americans to celebrate this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, highlighting the strong historical and cultural ties between the United States and Greece.
This memo outlines the President's directive to the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security concerning attorney misconduct in litigation against the federal government, particularly when it involves national security or election integrity. It provides examples of unethical conduct by lawyers, such as creating a false "dossier" in the 2016 Presidential election or manipulating asylum claims, leading to fraud in immigration processing. The memo emphasizes that attorneys must comply with legal and ethical rules and outlines potential consequences for violating these rules, including sanctions, disciplinary action, and even termination of contracts. It also directs the Attorney General to review cases from the last eight years and recommend further actions based on identified misconduct.
President Trump issued a memorandum rescinding security clearances and access to classified information from 15 individuals, including former members of his administration and political allies. These individuals include Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Cheney, Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and any members of his family. The President directed all executive departments and agencies to revoke their security clearances and restrict access to classified information, including briefings such as the President's Daily Brief, and classified information held by the Intelligence Community. This action also applies to individuals who obtained security clearances through private entities, where applicable.
On March 14, 2025, the President signed Executive Order 14237 to address issues with Paul Weiss, a global law firm, that had undermined the judicial process and American principles. The order was later revoked on March 21, 2025, along with a statement by the firm acknowledging wrongdoing by its former partner Mark Pomerantz and agreeing to policy changes promoting equality, justice, and pro bono work. The President's statements emphasized the potential benefits of these changes for all Americans.
This Executive Order, issued by President Trump on March 20, 2025, seeks to reduce bureaucratic barriers and increase data sharing within the federal government for better detection of waste, fraud, and abuse. It mandates that Agency Heads remove any existing guidance hindering inter- or intra-agency information sharing of unclassified data, eliminate restrictive regulations, and provide access to State program data, including unemployment data, to specific agencies. The order also outlines a review of classified information policies for unnecessary classification levels and requires reporting on this to the Office of Management and Budget. The executive order emphasizes that it does not alter existing authority or budgetary processes, and it does not establish any rights or benefits enforceable by individuals against the United States government or its entities.
President Trump issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Director of OPM (Office of Personnel Management) to make final suitability determinations and take actions regarding employees in the executive branch based on post-appointment conduct. This delegation includes the ability to remove employees who fail to meet specified suitability criteria and requires the Director of OPM to propose regulations to implement this process, including requiring agencies to refer cases for suitability review to OPM before action is taken. The memorandum sets guidelines for the process including timeframes for agency compliance with decisions made by the Director of OPM regarding employees. It also emphasizes that this directive does not affect the authority granted by law to executive departments and agencies, nor does it create any rights or benefits enforceable at law.
President Trump issued an executive order directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to consolidate domestic Federal procurement for common goods and services, aiming to eliminate waste and duplication while enabling agencies to focus on their core missions. The order requires agencies to propose GSA involvement in procurement within 60 days of issuance, with a comprehensive plan from the Administrator within 90 days. Furthermore, the order designates the Administrator as executive agent for all Government-wide acquisition contracts for information technology, subject to certain considerations and ongoing rationalization efforts. Additionally, it clarifies that this order does not affect existing authority granted by law or influence the Director of OMB's budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.
In 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to increase domestic mineral production in the United States. It empowers the Secretary of Defense, CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and other agencies to accelerate private and public capital investment into this endeavor. This includes using existing authorities under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to create a dedicated fund for domestic investments in minerals and facilitating partnerships between private companies and government entities. Specifically, the order aims to increase domestic production of strategic resources like copper, potash, gold, uranium and other minerals. The order authorizes the Secretary of Defense to direct the DFC to invest in mineral production through DPA funds and the Office of Strategic Capital, while requiring the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to propose legislation for increased private-public capital support for small businesses involved in this sector.
This executive order, issued by President Donald Trump in March 2025, proposes to close the Department of Education and return education authority to states and local communities. The rationale for this action stems from concerns regarding the department's lack of success in improving student outcomes and its inefficiency compared to private institutions. The order also emphasizes the need to terminate programs that promote "diversity, equity, and inclusion" or gender ideology based on federal law and policies. While the President acknowledges existing legal authorities for various departments and agencies, he ensures this order will be implemented within legal boundaries and subject to budgetary constraints.
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum aimed at removing "discriminatory equity ideology" from the Foreign Service. The memorandum instructed Secretaries of State, Agriculture, Commerce, and USAID to revise existing hiring criteria for the Foreign Service and prohibit using race, color, religion, sex, or national origin as factors in recruitment, promotions, or retention decisions. It also mandated that any current employees found to have engaged in unconstitutional discrimination based on protected characteristics be addressed accordingly by the Secretaries, and possibly referred to the President or their own authority depending on the case. The memorandum clarified that it did not affect other existing authorities within agencies or impact budgetary processes. Finally, the memo declared that it wouldn't create any rights or benefits enforceable at law or in equity against the United States.
This order outlines President Trump's plan for increasing national preparedness and resilience by empowering state, local, and individual governments in addressing risks like cyber attacks, wildfires, hurricanes, and space weather. It calls for a National Resilience Strategy to be published within 90 days, along with a review of existing critical infrastructure policies, a modernized national continuity policy, and changes to national preparedness and response policies. Additionally, the order seeks to develop a National Risk Register to identify risks to national infrastructure, which will inform decision-making and investments. Lastly, it instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to propose reforms to improve communication between state and local governments and the Federal government regarding national functions.
President Donald Trump declared Tren de Aragua (TdA) a Foreign Terrorist Organization based on its activities in the United States and close ties to the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The proclamation details TdA's actions: infiltrating migration flows, engaging in illegal drug trafficking, conducting irregular warfare within the US, and supporting the Maduro regime's goal of destabilizing democratic nations in the Americas. As a result of these findings, Trump ordered the Attorney General to prepare regulations for the apprehension, detention, removal, and seizure of property belonging to TdA members who are considered Alien Enemies under the Alien Enemies Act.
On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy as outlined in previous orders. This order eliminated non-statutory components and functions from seven government entities: the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, United States Agency for Global Media, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Institute of Museum and Library Services, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and Minority Business Development Agency. A report confirming compliance was to be submitted by each entity's head within 7 days, with funding requests for the entities deemed inconsistent with this order to be rejected. This order did not affect existing authority granted under law or the Director of OMB’s budgetary responsibilities, but it is subject to appropriations availability. The order itself did not create a right or benefit enforceable by any party.
President Trump issued an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss) due to their alleged involvement in harmful activities including undermining the judicial process and discriminatory hiring practices. The order seeks to limit taxpayer funding for Paul Weiss by: (1) Suspending security clearances for Paul Weiss employees and Mark Pomerantz pending a review; (2) requiring government contractors to disclose any business they do with Paul Weiss; and (3) limiting access to federal buildings for Paul Weiss employees and employment of individuals from Paul Weiss.
President Trump rescinded 78 Presidential orders and memoranda issued by President Biden, aiming to restore common sense in the Federal Government. The rescissions targeted various areas, including COVID-19 response, foreign policy, energy security, workforce policies, and defense production. The specific actions revoked included executive orders and presidential memorandums related to topics like minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply disruptions, infant formula shortages, solar photovoltaic modules, insulation, electrolyzers, fuel cells, platinum group metals, electric heat pumps, biotechnology innovation, and labor standards. The rescissions were implemented according to applicable law with necessary appropriations, and did not create any legally enforceable rights or benefits.
This memorandum from President Trump outlines a policy to ensure enforcement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) in cases involving injunctions against the federal government. It emphasizes that activist groups who bring meritless lawsuits for political gain are using judicial proceedings to undermine democratic processes and burden taxpayers. The memorandum directs executive departments and agencies to request security from plaintiffs seeking preliminary injunctions, with this security amount representing potential costs and damages if the injunction is found to be wrongfully issued. Failure to post this security may result in the denial or dissolution of the requested injunction.
On March 8, 2023, the President of the United States submitted a number of nominations to the Senate for various positions within the government. These included individuals nominated for Ambassadorial roles to countries such as Portugal, Turkey, Malta, and Croatia; leadership positions in agencies including the Department of Energy, Air Force, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security; and administrative positions at the Federal Highway Administration, Amtrak, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Additionally, nominees were selected for various Assistant Secretary and Deputy Secretary roles within different departments and agencies including Energy, Commerce, Defense, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, State, Intelligence, and others.
President Trump issued a proclamation declaring March 9, 2025, as "U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day." He details actions taken by his administration since taking office to secure the release of American hostages including those in Venezuela, Afghanistan, Belarus, and Russia. He emphasizes the commitment to bring all unjustly held Americans home, vowing to not stop until they are returned. The proclamation marks a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the issue of wrongful detention, and calls for observing the day with programs and activities.
This Presidential Action Order addresses the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program established by Congress in 2007 to provide loan forgiveness for public service employees. The order argues that the program has been abused, directing taxpayer funds to non-profit organizations involved in illegal activities such as human smuggling and child trafficking, which harm national security and American values. The President aims to restore the PSLF Program by revising its definition of "public service" to exclude individuals employed by organizations with substantial illegal purposes. The order outlines specific criteria for exclusion based on actions deemed unlawful under federal immigration laws, terrorism, child abuse, discrimination, and violations of state tort laws. Finally, the order acknowledges existing legal authority and budgetary constraints while emphasizing that this action does not create any enforceable rights or benefits against the U.S. government.
On March 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing a White House Task Force to prepare for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The task force will coordinate with various executive departments and agencies to assist in planning, organizing and executing events related to the tournament, particularly during the 250th anniversary of the US as outlined in Section 1 of the order. The task force will be chaired by the President and co-chaired by the Vice President. In addition, it comprises a diverse set of officials from various departments, including State, Treasury, Defense, Attorney General, Commerce, Transportation, Homeland Security, National Security Affairs, and legislative, political and public affairs personnel. The task force is mandated to report to the Chair and will terminate on December 31st, 2026 unless extended by the President. This order will be implemented subject to law and appropriations available.
This order establishes the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile to manage the government's digital assets. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will be funded by BTC forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, while the Stockpile Assets will include other digital assets owned by the Department of Treasury not included in the Bitcoin reserve. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with establishing and managing these reserves, working with agencies to transfer their assets to these accounts, and developing strategies for acquiring additional BTC while adhering to legal frameworks and budget constraints. The order also outlines accounting procedures for each agency regarding their Government Digital Assets, requiring a full accounting within 30 days and confirmation of the absence of such assets in specific timelines. Finally, this order does not affect existing departmental or agency authority, nor establish any new rights or benefits for the US government, its entities, officers, employees, etc.
On March 6, 2025, President Trump issued an order that modifies tariffs on articles of Mexico entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption after March 7, 2025. This modification applies to goods already in the supply chain and does not impact the authority of other executive departments. The modifications reduce the tariff rate for potash and exempts certain goods from increased duty rates by excluding these products from being subject to new tariffs outlined in Executive Order 14194, which is related to border security. The order specifies that this modification should be implemented within legal parameters and is not intended to establish any rights or benefits enforceable at law or in equity.
President Trump issued an executive order addressing potential risks posed by the law firm Perkins Coie LLP. The order cites its alleged involvement in illegal activities such as fabricating a "dossier" against Hillary Clinton and its discriminatory hiring practices, including using race-based quotas. The order directs agencies to immediately suspend security clearances for Perkins Coie employees pending review, identify all Government resources provided to Perkins Coie, and require contractors to disclose business dealings with the firm. Furthermore, the order mandates review of existing contracts and encourages agencies to align funding decisions with national interests. Additionally, the President instructs the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate practices of large law firms for potential racial or sex-based discrimination while prohibiting federal employees from engaging with Perkins Coie staff in official capacity and limiting their access to government buildings.
On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending tariffs previously imposed under Executive Order 14193 (Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border) regarding automotive production. This action exempted certain goods from duties and reduced rates for potash. The amended order applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after March 7, 2025. It was implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations while not intending to create any rights or benefits enforceable at law or in equity.
On March 4, 2025, President Trump issued an order establishing the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge" to honor a 12-year-old girl who was tragically murdered in Houston, Texas. The order stated that her life should be permanently commemorated at the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near her home. It also outlined specific actions for the Secretary of the Interior to update procedures and ensure that all references to the refuge were changed to reflect this renaming within 30 days. The order clarified it did not diminish any existing authority or impact other budgetary processes.
President Trump issued an executive order further amending the February 1, 2025, Executive Order addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain in the People's Republic of China (PRC), imposing ad valorem tariffs on PRC-made products as per the IEEPA and Trade Act of 1974. This action was taken following a determination by the President that the PRC hadn't sufficiently addressed the illicit drug crisis, which he argued posed a threat to U.S. national security and economy. He amended this order from 10% to 20% tariff rates on PRC-made products. The order clarified it wouldn't affect the authority of government departments or agencies related to budget, administration, or legislation and that it doesn't create any enforceable right or benefit for anyone against the U.S. or its entities.
On March 2, 2025, President Trump amended Executive Order 14194 (relating to duties at the southern border) by revising section 2(g) regarding "de minimis" treatment of certain goods. This amendment allows for duty-free treatment for eligible items until the Secretary of Commerce provides notification that adequate systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue from those items. The order also clarifies its scope, not impacting other existing authorities or budgetary proposals, and doesn't create enforceable rights or benefits against the U.S. government.
On March 2, 2025, the President amended Executive Order 14193 regarding duties to address illicit drug flow across the Northern border. The amendment revised Section 2(h) to allow duty-free de minimis treatment for eligible covered articles until the Secretary of Commerce notifies the President that appropriate systems are in place for collecting tariff revenue. This order was effective upon the notification from the Secretary of Commerce, and it does not affect other authorities or budget proposals related to executive departments, agencies, or offices. The amendment clarifies it is not a source of legal rights or benefits against the US government or entities under its jurisdiction.
On March 1, 2025, President Trump ordered an investigation into the impact of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products on national security under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The Secretary of Commerce was tasked with assessing domestic production capacity for these materials, foreign competition's impact on domestic industries, and potential harm to national defense from imports. The investigation also sought to evaluate feasibility of increasing domestic supply chains and the necessity of tariffs or quotas to protect national security interests. The report on this investigation was due 270 days after the order’s issuance.
In an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, the administration directs federal agencies to streamline timber production permitting and expedite approvals for projects related to forest management and wildfire risk reduction. This includes directing the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to issue new guidance on facilitating increased timber production and reducing uncertainty in supply, as well as proposing legislative changes for expanding authorities. The order also mandates expedited environmental reviews under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), establishing a process for reviewing exemptions related to timber production, and creating an endangered species committee to address regulatory obstacles. The order outlines timelines for implementing these measures, with various agencies being directed to eliminate delays in permitting processes or suspend existing regulations that impede timber production.
On March 1, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order outlines this policy based on historical precedent and emphasizes that a unified society thrives when its citizens can freely exchange ideas in one shared language. It clarifies definitions for "agency" and "agency head," revokes Executive Order 13166, and directs the Attorney General to provide updated guidance regarding policies related to language provision. Notably, this order doesn't restrict or alter existing authority of government departments or agencies; it aims to streamline communication with a shared language.
This executive order, signed by President Trump on February 26, 2025, mandates transparency and accountability in federal spending. It requires agencies to record all payments made under covered contracts and grants with justifications provided by the approving employee. The president aims to increase efficiency and promote policies through this process. This includes freezing agency credit cards for 30 days except for those used in disaster relief or critical services, as well as requiring agencies to identify termination rights for real property leases and report on government-owned real property. The order also details a review of contracting policies by all agencies, with a plan to dispose of no longer needed real property submitted to the OMB within 60 days. Finally, it clarifies that the order does not impact existing powers or budgetary processes.
Executive Order 13877, issued by President Trump in June 2019, mandated hospitals and health plans to provide consumers with clear price information for up to 300 shoppable services and negotiated rates for all services offered. This order resulted in estimated savings of $80 billion for patients, employers, and insurers by 2025. The order also aimed to decrease opaque drug prices by requiring health plans to publish the true prices they pay for prescriptions. While some progress was made during his administration, progress on price transparency has since stalled. The Trump Administration is now committed to furthering these efforts, including updating existing regulations and expanding price transparency requirements.
President Trump issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General, heads of departments and agencies, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to suspend security clearances and terminate government contracts with Covington & Burling LLP members and employees who assisted former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The memorandum also directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to ensure compliance with this directive by sending it to appropriate clearance-granting agencies. The President further directed the Office of Management and Budget to review all government contracts with Covington & Burling LLP, aligning funding decisions with those of his administration's goals and executive orders, particularly Executive Order 14147 of January 20, 2025. The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits against the US or its entities.
President Trump issued an executive order on February 25, 2025 to assess the national security risks posed by copper imports and to determine if those imports threaten the United States' economic stability. The order mandates a comprehensive investigation into the effects of copper imports on national security, considering factors like domestic production capacity, supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign market competition, and potential for export restrictions or tariffs. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with submitting a report within 270 days that includes findings on the threat to national security posed by copper imports, recommendations for mitigating those threats, and policy suggestions for strengthening the domestic copper supply chain.
On February 16th, President Trump issued an emergency declaration for Kentucky following severe storms and flooding. On Monday, President Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, making federal funding available to individuals, communities, local governments, and nonprofits for temporary housing programs and other assistance. Congressman Hal Rogers said the declaration includes public assistance and individual assistance for ten counties. Governor Andy Beshear thanked President Trump for his swift response, noting he responded quickly to all requests made.
The America First Investment Policy, issued on February 21, 2025, establishes new guidelines for foreign investment in the U.S., prioritizing national security and economic growth. It promotes investment from allies while restricting adversarial investment, particularly from China, in critical sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. The policy expands CFIUS authority over strategic investments, implements fast-track approvals for trusted allies, and introduces stricter measures to prevent U.S. capital from supporting China's Military-Civil Fusion. Additionally, it proposes reviewing the 1984 U.S.-China Income Tax Treaty, utilizing legal instruments like IEEPA to block adversarial investments, and expediting environmental reviews for large-scale domestic projects.
This memorandum outlines the administration's policy regarding actions against foreign countries for imposing discriminatory or unfair tax burdens and regulations on US companies, particularly in the digital economy. It calls for investigations into DSTs levied by several European countries and potential actions like tariffs in response to these policies. The administration aims to counter practices that undermine American competitiveness while also seeking a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions among trading partners.
On February 19, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order to reduce the size of the Federal Government by eliminating non-statutory components and functions within various government entities such as the Presidio Trust, Inter-American Foundation, and United States African Development Foundation. This order directed heads of these agencies to submit reports confirming compliance with the order and detailing their statutory requirements, while also instructing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reject funding requests for any governmental entity deemed inconsistent with this order. Additionally, the order revoked previous executive orders related to Federal Executive Boards and Presidential Management Fellows Program, amended other executive orders, terminated advisory committees for various agencies, and tasked assistant officials with identifying additional unnecessary entities. The order was implemented in accordance with applicable laws and subject to appropriations availability.
This document outlines President Trump's executive orders focusing on regulatory reform and the "Department of Government Efficiency." The order directs agencies to review regulations for consistency with constitutional statutes and administrative policy, identifying and rescinding those deemed unlawful or exceeding constitutional boundaries. It also emphasizes prioritizing enforcement resources based on statutory authority and de-emphasizing actions exceeding those powers. Finally, it establishes a process for new regulation development, while acknowledging exemptions related to military affairs, executive branch management, and matters requiring specific departmental authority.
On February 19, 2025, President Trump proclaimed the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. The proclamation commemorated the battle and highlighted its significance in American history, noting the high casualties and heroic acts by Marines during the conflict. It also praised the U.S.-Japan alliance and remembered those who fought at Iwo Jima as a testament to the "unflinching courage" of the Greatest Generation.
On February 19, 2025, President Trump announced the appointment of several state governors to the Council of Governors. The council is a bipartisan group of state leaders tasked with enhancing collaboration between states and the federal government on national security, disaster response, and military coordination issues. The appointees include: Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA) and Governor Josh Stein (NC) as co-chairs, along with governors Ron DeSantis (FL), Brian Kemp (GA), Jeff Landry (LA), Wes Moore (MD), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Kathy Hochul (NY), Josh Shapiro (PA), and Henry McMaster (SC). The council was established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 and formally created by Executive Order 13528 in 2010.
Five individuals will be joining the White House as part of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Alex Meyer, Jared Borg, Christine Serrano Glassner, Connor Reardon, and Chase Wilson bring extensive experience in campaign management from both President Trump's 2020 and 2024 campaigns, state, and local government positions. Michael Silvio, Sam Martinez, Hope Moreland, Finley Varughese, and Elizabeth McAlindon are also joining as Associate Director, Coordinator, Deputy Associate Director, Staff Assistant, respectively. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs reports to the President's Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair.
This executive order, signed by President Trump on February 19, 2025, aims to prevent taxpayer funds from being used to subsidize illegal immigration. It directs each executive department head to identify federally funded programs that allow benefits for ineligible aliens and align those programs with the principles of this order, as well as ensure no funding goes towards "sanctuary" policies that shield illegal immigrants. The order requires agencies to enhance eligibility verification systems to prevent unqualified aliens from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of the U.S. Social Security Administration are tasked with identifying additional sources of funding for illegal aliens, recommend further agency actions to align spending with this order, and refer any improper benefit receipt to relevant government departments for action.
This executive order from President Trump outlines a policy change aimed at increasing accountability and supervision of federal regulatory agencies. It mandates all agencies, including those designated as independent regulatory agencies, to submit proposed and final regulations for review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) before publication in the Federal Register. The order also establishes performance standards and objectives for agency heads, who are required to consult with the White House on policy and priorities. It directs the Director of OMB to review agency assignments and provide guidance on implementation. Furthermore, it outlines a requirement for regular consultation between agency chairmen, the White House Domestic Policy Council, the White House National Economic Council, and the OMB. Lastly, the order mandates that all federal employees interpret law based on Presidential and Attorney General opinions unless authorized otherwise.
This Presidential order, signed by President Trump, aims to improve access to IVF treatment for families struggling with infertility. The order calls for recommendations on reducing costs and barriers to IVF within 90 days. It also states that this order does not affect existing authorities or budgetary processes. The policy is implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to appropriations.
In a memorandum issued by President Trump, he directed heads of executive departments and agencies to take steps to increase transparency regarding the termination of programs, contracts, grants, or any other discontinued obligations of federal funds. Agencies were instructed to make public these details in accordance with applicable laws and contract terms, aiming to promote policies of the Trump Administration. This action aimed to shed light on wasteful spending practices of the US government, allowing taxpayers to understand how their tax dollars are used.
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on February 17, 2025, designating February 17th as a reserved holiday commemorating George Washington's Birthday. This proclamation follows the tradition of honoring George Washington on his birthday and recognizing his pivotal role in shaping America's federal government and constitutional order. The proclamation cites examples like Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary War, including refusing to surrender despite facing hardships and going on to achieve victory against insurmountable odds.