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Establishing and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency"
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance federal technology and software, aiming to boost governmental efficiency and productivity. The order renames the United States Digital Service to the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and sets up a temporary organization within the Executive Office of the President to advance the President's 18-month DOGE agenda. Each federal agency is directed to form a DOGE Team, which will work with the USDS to modernize technology and improve interoperability across government systems. The initiative emphasizes improving software quality, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating efficient data management, with the USDS granted access to necessary unclassified agency records and systems.
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Jan 29, 2025
FRProtecting the American People Against Invasion
Jan 29, 2025
FRProtecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
Jan 28, 2025
Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
Jan 28, 2025
FRFlying the Flag of the United States at Full- Staff on Inauguration Day
Jan 28, 2025
FREnding the Weaponization of the Federal Government
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14147 titled "Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government." This order mandates a review of federal law enforcement and intelligence activities from the past four years to identify instances where actions may have been politically motivated rather than aligned with justice or legitimate government objectives. The Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence are tasked with evaluating the conduct of relevant agencies and preparing reports with recommendations for corrective measures. The order aims to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of governmental power against political opponents.
Jan 28, 2025
FRInitial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14148, titled "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions." This order revokes numerous executive actions from the previous administration, citing them as unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical. The order specifically targets policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), border control, and climate regulations, which are described as divisive and burdensome. The directive aims to restore what it terms "common sense" to federal governance and to enhance American prosperity by eliminating these practices. Agency heads are instructed to cease implementing the revoked policies, and further reviews are ordered to identify additional actions for rescission or replacement.
Jan 28, 2025
FRRestoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14149, titled "Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship." This order aims to protect the First Amendment rights of Americans by preventing federal government interference in free speech, particularly on online platforms. It prohibits any federal entity or employee from engaging in actions that would unconstitutionally limit free speech and mandates that taxpayer resources not be used for such purposes. The Attorney General is tasked with investigating past federal actions that may have violated these principles and recommending corrective measures. The order underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring that government actions do not infringe upon constitutionally protected speech.
Jan 28, 2025
FRDelivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing executive departments and agencies to implement emergency measures aimed at reducing costs for American families. This action seeks to address the high cost of living, which the memorandum attributes to previous regulatory policies. The directive includes efforts to lower housing costs, cut unnecessary healthcare expenses, and remove regulations that increase the cost of home appliances. Additionally, it calls for creating job opportunities and eliminating climate policies deemed to raise food and fuel prices. The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy is tasked with reporting on the progress of these initiatives every 30 days.
Jan 28, 2025
FRHiring Freeze
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum implementing a hiring freeze on Federal civilian employees across the executive branch. This freeze prohibits filling vacant positions or creating new ones as of noon on that date, with exceptions for roles related to immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety. The memorandum allows for exemptions to be granted by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) if necessary. It also mandates that within 90 days, a plan be developed to reduce the federal workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition. The freeze remains in effect for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) until further notice, while contracting outside the federal government to bypass the freeze is prohibited.
Jan 28, 2025
FRRegulatory Freeze Pending Review
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review." This directive orders all executive departments and agencies to halt proposing or issuing new regulations until they are reviewed and approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President. It also mandates the withdrawal of any rules that have been sent to the Office of the Federal Register but not yet published, allowing for their review. Additionally, the memorandum suggests postponing the effective date of any published but not yet effective rules for 60 days to allow for further review and public comment, if necessary. The Office of Management and Budget Director is tasked with overseeing the implementation of this freeze and may exempt rules deemed necessary for emergencies or urgent situations.
Jan 28, 2025
FRReturn to In-Person Work
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies to end remote work arrangements and require employees to return to in-person work at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis. This directive mandates that the transition back to physical offices should occur as soon as practicable. However, department and agency heads have the discretion to grant exemptions as they see fit. The implementation of this memorandum must comply with applicable laws.
Jan 27, 2025
The National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed January 27, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious Nazi concentration camp. This proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with programs, ceremonies, and prayers to honor the victims of the Holocaust and the sacrifices of those who helped liberate the camp. The action aims to reaffirm the commitment to remembering the atrocities of the Holocaust, combating anti-Semitism, and strengthening ties with the Jewish community and the State of Israel. The proclamation underscores the importance of educating future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust and promoting dignity and respect for all people.
Jan 27, 2025
Restoring America’s Fighting Force
President Donald Trump issued an order titled "Restoring America’s Fighting Force" aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. The order mandates the abolition of DEI offices in the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, including the U.S. Coast Guard, to ensure that military operations are free from race or sex-based preferences. It requires an internal review to document past DEI initiatives and prohibits the promotion of concepts deemed divisive or discriminatory. The order emphasizes meritocracy and prohibits teaching theories that suggest America's founding documents are inherently racist or sexist. Additionally, the order instructs the relevant departments to align their educational institutions with these principles and report on progress within specified timeframes.
Jan 27, 2025
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order to reinstate service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to offer reinstatement to these individuals, allowing them to return to their previous rank and receive full back pay, benefits, and bonuses. It also permits service members who voluntarily left the military to avoid the vaccine mandate to return without any impact on their service status. This action aims to address what the order describes as an unfair and unnecessary burden imposed by the previous vaccine mandate. The order requires a progress report within 60 days to ensure its implementation.
Jan 24, 2025
The First 100 Hours: Historic Action to Kick off America’s Golden Age
In the first 100 hours of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken significant executive actions aimed at fulfilling his campaign promises. These actions include measures to secure the border, deport criminal illegal immigrants, enhance American economic prosperity, reduce costs, increase government transparency, and implement merit-based hiring in the federal government. Additionally, President Trump has secured over $1 trillion in new investments. His administration has also focused on boosting U.S. energy production and reducing regulatory burdens, with the goal of making American energy more affordable and reliable. These moves are part of a broader effort to kickstart what he describes as a new "Golden Age" for America.
Jan 24, 2025
Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
President Donald Trump issued an order to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council to assess and improve FEMA's effectiveness and impartiality in disaster response. The Council, composed of up to 20 members including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, will evaluate FEMA's performance and recommend improvements. Concerns about FEMA's bureaucracy, political bias, and mission focus prompted this action. The Council is tasked with providing a comprehensive report on FEMA's capabilities and suggesting reforms to better serve the national interest. The Council will hold its first meeting within 90 days and submit its findings within 180 days.
Jan 24, 2025
Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to address water resource shortages and improve disaster response in California, particularly in the wake of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Interior, and Commerce, to ensure adequate water resources are available in Southern California by overriding state and local policies that hinder water delivery. It mandates a review of federal programs affecting water management and disaster preparedness, and calls for expedited housing and debris removal efforts for those displaced by the wildfires. Additionally, the order includes measures to support recovery efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, focusing on road clearance and housing for displaced families.
Jan 24, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator of the United States for International Development
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which was originally established on January 23, 2017. This action revokes a previous memorandum from January 28, 2021, which focused on protecting women's health. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to implement a plan ensuring that global health assistance from all U.S. departments or agencies adheres to the reinstated policy. Additionally, it instructs the Secretary of State to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits.
Jan 24, 2025
FRHelping Left-Behind Communities Make a Comeback
On January 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14145, titled "Helping Left-Behind Communities Make a Comeback." This order directs a coordinated federal effort to support economically distressed and disaster-affected communities by enhancing accessibility to federal programs and resources. It mandates the Department of Commerce, along with other federal agencies, to improve community engagement, facilitate private investments, and provide technical assistance to these communities. The order also emphasizes promoting disaster resilience and long-term economic development by identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant application processes. This initiative aims to strengthen regional assets and reduce inequality through a whole-of-government approach.