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Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 on March 20, 2025, directing the closure of the Department of Education and returning control of education to states and local communities. The order argues that federal oversight has failed to improve educational outcomes, citing low proficiency scores in reading and math among students. It mandates the Secretary of Education to take necessary steps for the department's closure while ensuring the continued delivery of services and compliance with federal laws. The order also emphasizes the elimination of programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender ideology if they are deemed to violate federal law.
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Mar 21, 2025
ADDRESSING REMEDIAL ACTION BY PAUL WEISS
Mar 20, 2025
FRAdditional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
Mar 20, 2025
FRAddressing Risks From Paul Weiss
Mar 12, 2025
FRRestoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Mar 11, 2025
FRAddressing Risks From Perkins Coie LLP
On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14230, targeting the law firm Perkins Coie LLP for alleged activities that undermine democratic processes and engage in racial discrimination. The order mandates a review and potential suspension of security clearances for individuals at Perkins Coie, halts the provision of government resources to the firm, and requires government contractors to disclose any business relationships with Perkins Coie. It also calls for a review of the firm's compliance with civil rights laws and limits interactions between government employees and Perkins Coie. This action reflects the administration's commitment to ending discriminatory practices and ensuring federal funds align with national interests.
Mar 06, 2025
FRDesignating English as the Official Language of the United States
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14224, officially designating English as the official language of the United States. This order aims to promote unity, streamline communication, and reinforce shared national values by establishing a single official language for the country. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which focused on improving access to services for individuals with limited English proficiency, but it does not mandate changes to services provided in other languages. Agency heads retain discretion to continue offering multilingual services as needed to fulfill their missions.
Feb 24, 2025
FREnsuring Accountability for All Agencies
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14215, titled "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies," to enhance presidential supervision and control over federal agencies, including independent regulatory agencies. The order mandates that all significant regulatory actions be submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review before publication, aiming to ensure that these agencies are accountable to the President and, through him, to the American people. It also requires independent regulatory agencies to consult regularly with key White House offices and establishes performance standards for agency heads. This order seeks to unify and streamline the execution of federal law by reinforcing the President's oversight of executive branch activities.
Feb 24, 2025
FRExpanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14216 on February 18, 2025, to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for American families facing infertility challenges. The order aims to make IVF treatments more affordable by reducing unnecessary statutory or regulatory burdens. Within 90 days, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy is tasked with submitting policy recommendations to lower out-of-pocket and health plan costs for IVF. This initiative underscores the administration's commitment to supporting family formation by ensuring reliable and affordable access to fertility treatments.
Feb 20, 2025
FRKeeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
On February 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14214, which aims to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools across the United States. The order directs that federal funds should not support educational institutions that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person attendance. It emphasizes empowering parents and students with accurate information about COVID-19 risks and allowing them to make their own health decisions. The Secretary of Education is tasked with issuing guidelines on legal obligations related to parental authority and religious freedom, and developing a plan to eliminate coercive vaccine mandates in schools.
Feb 12, 2025
FREradicating Anti-Christian Bias
On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14202, titled "Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias," to protect religious freedoms and address perceived anti-Christian actions by the previous administration. The order establishes a Task Force within the Department of Justice, chaired by the Attorney General, to identify and rectify any unlawful anti-Christian policies or practices. The Task Force will review activities across various federal agencies, recommend corrective actions, and develop strategies to safeguard religious liberties. It is tasked with submitting reports on its progress and findings to the President, with an initial report due within 120 days. The Task Force is set to operate for two years unless extended by the President.
Feb 12, 2025
FREstablishment of the White House Faith Office
On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office. This office is designed to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities. It aims to ensure these groups can compete fairly for federal grants and contracts, while also protecting religious liberty. The office will work within the Executive Office of the President and collaborate with various federal agencies to support initiatives that align with its mission. Additionally, the order amends previous executive orders to reflect these changes and emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and non-discrimination.
Feb 12, 2025
FRProtecting Second Amendment Rights
On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14206 titled "Protecting Second Amendment Rights." This order directs the Attorney General to review and assess all executive actions, regulations, and policies from January 2021 to January 2025 that might infringe on Second Amendment rights. The Attorney General is tasked with developing a plan to protect these rights and must consider various aspects, including past presidential actions, Department of Justice rules, and ongoing litigation related to firearms. The goal is to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not infringed, as it is deemed essential for the security and liberty of Americans.
Feb 12, 2025
FRImposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
On February 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14203, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and assets of ICC officials and restricts their entry into the United States, responding to the ICC's investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, which the U.S. deems illegitimate. The action is justified by the claim that such ICC activities threaten U.S. national security and sovereignty, as neither the U.S. nor Israel recognizes the ICC's jurisdiction. The order aims to protect U.S. and allied personnel from what is seen as overreach by the ICC.
Feb 12, 2025
FRAddressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa
On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14204, which addresses actions by the Republic of South Africa that the U.S. deems egregious. The order responds to South Africa's Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which allows the government to seize agricultural property from ethnic minority Afrikaners without compensation. The executive order mandates that the United States halt aid to South Africa and actively support the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees facing racial discrimination. Additionally, it directs U.S. agencies to prioritize humanitarian relief efforts for these refugees.
Feb 11, 2025
FRKeeping Men Out of Women's Sports
On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports." The order mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funding must ensure fair athletic opportunities for women and girls, as intended by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. It directs the Secretary of Education to enforce policies that reserve women's sports for biological females and rescind funding from programs that fail to comply. The order also calls for a review of international sports policies to promote fairness and safety for female athletes and aims to prevent males from participating in women's sports categories.
Feb 10, 2025
FRWithdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14199, which withdraws the United States from certain United Nations organizations and ends funding to them. The order specifically targets the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing their actions as contrary to U.S. interests and accusing them of anti-Semitism and other issues. The order mandates a review of U.S. membership in UNESCO and all international organizations to assess their alignment with U.S. interests. Additionally, the order instructs the Secretary of State to inform relevant UN bodies of the cessation of U.S. funding and participation.
Feb 03, 2025
FRPrioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14183, titled "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness." This order mandates the U.S. Armed Forces to adhere to high mental and physical health standards, emphasizing the exclusion of individuals with gender dysphoria from military service. It directs the Department of Defense to update its medical standards to align with this policy, eliminating the use of pronouns that do not reflect an individual's biological sex. The order also revokes Executive Order 14004, which previously enabled all qualified Americans to serve in the military, and requires the rescission of policies inconsistent with the new directive.
Feb 03, 2025
FRReinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14184, which allows for the reinstatement of military 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 facilitate the return of these individuals to their previous ranks and ensure they receive full back pay and benefits. Additionally, service members who voluntarily left the military to avoid the vaccine mandate can return without any negative impact on their service status. This action addresses what the President describes as an unfair and unnecessary burden imposed by the previous vaccine mandate.
Feb 03, 2025
FRRestoring America's Fighting Force
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14185, titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force," on January 27, 2025. The order mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, specifically targeting the United States Coast Guard. The order asserts that DEI programs have introduced race and sex preferences that undermine meritocracy and unit cohesion in the Armed Forces. It calls for an internal review to document DEI-related actions and prohibits the promotion of what it describes as "divisive concepts" and "gender ideology" within military education and operations. The order aims to ensure that military practices and teachings align with what it describes as American values and merit-based principles.