Q2 2025 Archive

May

May 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Restoring Gold Standard Science in America

Mandates transparency, reproducibility and impartiality in the use and communication of scientific information. It directs agencies to implement “Gold Standard Science” practices, reevaluate prior policies and restore public trust in federally supported research.

May 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinvigorates the Nuclear Industrial Base

Directs action to revitalize the US nuclear energy industry by expanding domestic fuel production, accelerating reactor development and strengthening supply chains to bolster national security, energy independence and global competitiveness. It mandates new policies, interagency coordination and funding priorities to support fuel cycle modernization, plant construction, workforce development and advanced nuclear technologies.

May 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Streamlines Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy

Declares a policy shift to rapidly accelerate the domestic deployment of advanced nuclear reactors by reforming Department of Energy processes, streamlining regulations and launching pilot programs to test and deploy new reactor designs within two years. It emphasizes nuclear energy’s vital role in national security and industrial innovation, and seeks deregulation to spur innovation.

May 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Directs Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Asserts that nuclear energy is essential to US national and economic security, and mandates an overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)’s mission, personnel and rules to accelerate reactor licensing, encourage innovation and quadruple US nuclear capacity by 2050.

May 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Deploys Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security

Prioritizes the rapid deployment and export of advanced nuclear reactor technologies to secure defense and AI infrastructure, ensure energy resilience and counter strategic threats posed by energy disruption and foreign technological competition. To achieve this, the federal government will streamline regulatory processes, leverage public-private partnerships, support fuel supply chains and aggressively promote American nuclear technology globally through diplomacy, financing, and trade initiatives.

May 12, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures a Historic Trade Win for the United States

Temporarily suspends a portion of the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, reducing the ad valorem duty from 34% to 10% for 90 days. It also lowers certain other tariffs, including on low-value imports tied to the synthetic opioid supply chain, while directing federal agencies to implement these changes using all available legal authorities.

May 12, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Put American Patients First by Lowering Drug Prices and Stopping Foreign Free riding on American Pharmaceutical Innovation

Directs the US government to require Americans pay no more than the lowest price offered in other developed countries (the “most-favored-nation” price). The administration states it will pursue aggressive measures including regulatory changes, expanded drug importation, antitrust enforcement and trade actions for non-compliance.

May 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Keeps Promises to Our Veterans and Establishes New Center for Homeless Veterans

Establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA campus to house and support up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028, redirecting resources from other programs to fund the initiative. It also mandates accountability reforms at the VA, expanded healthcare access and options for veterans nationwide and faster care delivery, particularly addressing underserved.

May 9, 2025

Memorandum For the Secretary of Energy, The Secretary of the Interior, The Deputy Assistant to the President, and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs | Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Rescinds Useless Water Pressure Standards

Directs the Department of Energy to roll back or revise federal regulations on water and energy efficiency standards for appliances like dishwashers, showers and toilets, arguing they are costly, ineffective and burdensome. It calls for non-enforcement of these rules pending revision and urges Congress to repeal related statutory provisions or the entire Energy Policy Act of 1992.

May 9, 2025

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, The Secretary of The Army, The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency | Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp

Urging swift action to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes, emphasizing the urgency of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois, which has been delayed due to state inaction. Federal agencies are directed to accelerate all related efforts and permitting, while Illinois is called on to acquire necessary land and issue permits by July 1, 2025.

May 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Efficiency at the Federal Register

Seeks to accelerate the deregulation process by directing the Office of the Federal Register to reduce delays in publishing regulatory actions, modernize its systems and ensure publication fees reflect actual costs. The goal is to streamline rule removal and cut bureaucratic inefficiencies.

May 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Fights Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations

Re-establishing an EO issued at the end of President Trump’s first term that aims to reduce the criminal enforcement of federal regulations by limiting prosecutions by discouraging the use of strict liability offenses. It mandates greater transparency from agencies, requiring them to publicly report all criminal regulatory offenses, define applicable mental state standards and justify any future regulatory crimes that lack intent requirements—excluding immigration and national security laws. The EO will lead federal agencies to issue forthcoming guidance on regulatory enforcement.

May 5, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Directs federal agencies to streamline regulations and eliminate unnecessary barriers to accelerate domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, aiming to strengthen national security and reduce dependence on foreign drug production. It mandates regulatory reviews, improved permitting processes, and more balanced FDA inspection practices to make the US more competitive in pharmaceutical production.

May 5, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Achieves Improved Safety and Security of Biological Research

Directs the development of stricter oversight, transparency and enforcement mechanisms for both federally and non-federally funded biological research. It aims to safeguard national security and public health, while maintaining US leadership in biotechnology and biosecurity.

May 1, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ends the Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media

Directs the termination of all federal funding, both direct and indirect, to NPR and PBS, citing concerns about biased and partisan news coverage inconsistent with the principles of impartiality required by law. It instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and federal agencies to revise funding policies and take additional steps to ensure taxpayer dollars do not support these outlets.

May 1, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Religious Liberty Commission

Reaffirms the federal government’s commitment to protecting religious liberty and establishes the Religious Liberty Commission to assess threats, promote awareness and recommend policies safeguarding the free exercise of religion. The Commission, supported by advisory boards and federal agencies, will serve through July 4, 2026, producing a report on the state and future of religious freedom in the US.

April

April 29, 2025

Prevents overlapping tariffs (“stacking”) on certain imported goods that are subject to multiple tariff actions listed in the order, ensuring only one applicable tariff is applied where specified to avoid excessive cumulative duties. It outlines procedures for determining which tariff applies, maintains the validity of all existing tariff actions and directs federal agencies to implement and enforce the policy by May 16, 2025, with retroactive effect to March 4, 2025.

April 29, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Incentivizes Domestic Automobile Production

Updates policy to incentivize domestic vehicle assembly through import adjustment offsets tied to US production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing, strengthen the US automotive and defense industrial base and ensure enforcement through monitoring, certification and penalties for misuse.

April 28, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

Directs the federal government to strengthen and defend state and local law enforcement by expanding resources, legal protections and training while combating policies seen as undermining policing. It also calls for the use of national security assets, legal action against obstructive local officials and the deployment of Homeland Security Task Forces to support crime prevention and public safety efforts.

April 28, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects American Communities from Criminal Aliens

Directs federal agencies to identify and penalize sanctuary jurisdictions by restricting funding and enforcing relevant laws. It also mandates stricter eligibility checks for federal benefits and aims to prevent laws that favor illegal aliens over American citizens.

April 28, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Enforces Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers

Emphasizes the importance of enforcing English proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers to ensure public safety and uphold federal law. It also directs the Department of Transportation to review and revise relevant enforcement policies, enhance CDL security and take steps to improve truckers’ working conditions.

April 24, 2025

Memorandum For the Secretary of the Treasury, The Attorney General, The Counsel to the President | Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Investigates Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

Federal law prohibits political contributions made in someone else’s name and by foreign nationals, but investigations suggest online fundraising platforms may be enabling schemes to evade these rules through “straw” and foreign donations. In response, the Attorney General is directed to investigate these practices and report findings within 180 days.

April 24, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Unleashes America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources

Prioritizes leadership in seabed mineral development to secure critical minerals essential for national security and economic resilience, reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic supply chains. The executive order directs accelerated permitting, increased mapping and exploration, public-private partnerships, international collaboration and strategic use of defense resources to responsibly develop seabed resources and processing capabilities.

April 24, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Probationary Periods to Improve the Federal Service

Establishes a new Civil Service Rule XI requiring agencies to actively certify that probationary and trial period employees should be retained, or else their employment will automatically terminate. It aims to ensure that only employees deemed to advance the public interest are granted tenure in the federal workforce, replacing previous rules that made dismissals during probationary periods more burdensome.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Advances AI Education for American Youth

Aims to position the US as a global leader in AI by promoting AI education across all levels—from early childhood through lifelong learning—through teacher training, public-private partnerships and workforce development initiatives. It establishes a federal task force, launches a national AI challenge, and directs agencies to prioritize AI in education funding, training and apprenticeships to build an AI-ready workforce.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Signs Landmark Order to Restore Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy

Directs agencies to revoke, amend, or deprioritize enforcement of regulations invoking disparate-impact theories and to restore merit-based practices in employment, housing and education.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinstates Commonsense School Discipline Policies

Rejects the use of race-based equity frameworks in school discipline, directing agencies to prioritize student behavior over racial statistics to improve safety and order in classrooms. It mandates new guidance, oversight and reporting to eliminate what it terms discriminatory “equity ideology” and promote discipline based on objective conduct.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modernizes American Workforce Programs for the High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future

Directs a comprehensive overhaul of federal workforce development programs to better align with America’s reindustrialization goals, emphasizing skilled trades, apprenticeships and alternative credentials. It mandates strategic reviews, program consolidation and expanded transparency to ensure workers are effectively trained for high-demand, well-paying jobs.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes Excellence and Innovation at HBCUs

Enhances HBCUs educational quality, infrastructure, and access to federal and private-sector support, while establishing a revitalized White House Initiative and advisory board to coordinate and promote long-term success. It also mandates accountability through annual reporting and revokes a previous executive order and advisory council.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reforms Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education

Allows for greater flexibility for institutions to change accreditors aligned with their values and holds accreditors accountable for promoting low-quality education and enforcing unlawful DEI mandates, while ensuring accreditation prioritizes educational quality, academic freedom and lawful practices.

April 23, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Demands Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities

Strengthens enforcement of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act to ensure transparency and accountability regarding foreign funding in US higher education. It directs the Department of Education and other agencies to reverse prior rollbacks, enforce stricter disclosures, increase public access to information, and tie compliance to federal funding eligibility.

April 15, 2025

Revokes two previous executive orders that prioritized placing federal facilities in urban central business and historic districts, aiming instead to give agencies greater flexibility to choose cost-effective locations that better serve the American public. It directs updates to federal space management regulations to align with this new approach.

April 15, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

Initiates a national security investigation into US dependence on foreign imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products. It highlights risks from supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign market manipulation, and overreliance on a few countries, and directs the Secretary of Commerce to assess the impacts and recommend measures, including tariffs and policies to strengthen domestic capabilities.

April 15, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Common Sense to Federal Procurement

Directs a comprehensive reform of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to eliminate what rules deemed unnecessary and streamline federal procurement. Agencies are required to align with this policy by reviewing and revising their supplemental regulations, with non-statutory provisions potentially subject to automatic expiration after four years.

April 15, 2025

Memorandum For the Attorney General; The Secretary of Labor; The Secretary of Health and Human Services; The Secretary of Homeland Security; The Commissioner of Social Security; The Inspector General of the Social Security Administration | Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prevents Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

Directs federal agencies to strengthen enforcement of eligibility rules for programs under the Social Security Act, aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded benefits and to reduce fraud. This includes expanding fraud prosecutor programs, improving the accuracy of data on deceased individuals and reviewing enforcement mechanisms such as civil monetary penalties.

April 15, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Trump Brings Permitting Technology Into the 21st Century for Government Efficiency

Directs federal agencies to modernize and streamline environmental permitting by using technology to accelerate infrastructure project approvals without compromising the quality of reviews. This includes developing a Permitting Technology Action Plan, establishing new data standards, and creating a Permitting Innovation Center to prototype and deploy digital tools for a more efficient permitting process.

April 11, 2025

Memorandum For the Secretary of Defense; The Secretary of the Interior; The Secretary of Agriculture; The Secretary of Homeland Security | Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions

Directs the US military to take a more direct role in securing the southern border, invoking a national emergency and authorizing the use of certain federal lands for military operations under Executive Order 14167. This memorandum provides further guidance to key departments on implementing the order, including land use, jurisdiction transfers, and phased deployment.

April 11, 2025

Memorandum For The Secretary Of State; The Secretary Of The Treasury; The Secretary Of Commerce; The Secretary Of Homeland Security; The United States Trade Representative; The Assistant To The President For Economic Policy; The Assistant To The President For National Security Affairs; The Senior Counselor To The President For Trade And Manufacturing; The Chair Of The United States International Trade Commission | Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended

Executive Order 14257 declared a national emergency due to persistent US goods trade deficits and imposed additional tariffs, while exempting semiconductors from these duties. This memorandum clarifies that the exemption applies to specific tariff codes, mandates their inclusion in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and directs refunds for any mistakenly collected duties on semiconductor imports.

April 9, 2025

Orders increased duties on Chinese imports (from 84% to 125%) and imposes a 10% temporary duty on imports from certain other nations while suspending country-specific tariffs for 90 days. This action aims to protect US national and economic security and reinforces trade reciprocity, while granting authority to federal agencies to implement and enforce the order.

April 9, 2025

Memorandum For The Heads Of Executive Departments And Agencies | Addressing Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Chris Krebs and Government Censorship

Condemns former CISA Director Christopher Krebs for allegedly censoring conservative viewpoints and misusing government authority to influence public discourse around the 2020 election and COVID-19. It directs the revocation of Krebs’ security clearance, a review of his conduct, and a broader investigation into CISA’s activities to ensure alignment with First Amendment protections and Executive Order 14149.

April 9, 2025

Memorandum For The Heads Of Executive Departments And Agencies | Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks Associated with Miles Taylor

Directs the suspension of former DHS staffer Miles Taylor’s and his associates’ security clearances and calls for a full review of his conduct, potentially implicating violations of the Espionage Act.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks from Susman Godfrey

Directs federal agencies to suspend security clearances, contracts, and access to government resources for Susman Godfrey LLP, citing the firm’s alleged discriminatory practices and actions deemed contrary to US national interests. It also mandates reviews and restrictions on interactions with Susman and its affiliates to prevent federal support of conduct viewed as undermining democracy, military effectiveness, and legal integrity.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modernizes Defense Acquisitions and Spurs Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

Directs a comprehensive overhaul of the US defense acquisition system to accelerate procurement, modernize the defense industrial base, and enhance the agility and effectiveness of the acquisition workforce. Key initiatives include streamlining regulations, reforming performance metrics, promoting commercial and innovative solutions, and reviewing underperforming major defense programs for potential cancellation.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores America’s Maritime Dominance

Outlines a comprehensive national strategy to rebuild the US commercial shipbuilding industry and maritime workforce. It establishes a Maritime Action Plan focused on increasing domestic production capacity, securing funding, creating economic incentives, enforcing trade rules, engaging allies, and expanding workforce training, with the overarching goals of enhancing national security and economic resilience.

April 9, 2025

Memorandum For The Heads Of Executive Departments And Agencies | Directing The Repeal Of Unlawful Regulations

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Directs Repeal of Regulations That Are Unlawful Under 10 Recent Supreme Court Decisions

Builds on Executive Order 14219 by instructing agencies to immediately repeal unlawful regulations—especially those invalidated by recent US Supreme Court rulings—using the “good cause” exception to bypass notice-and-comment procedures. Agencies must justify any decision to retain flagged regulations despite potential legal conflicts.

April 9, 2025

Initiates a government-wide review to identify and eliminate regulations that stifle competition, create monopolies, or otherwise hinder market entry and innovation. Agencies must collaborate with the FTC and DOJ to assess anti-competitive rules, recommend modifications or rescissions, and submit findings for potential inclusion in the Unified Regulatory Agenda.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Pushes the Reset Button on America’s Energy Regulations

Mandates that key federal energy-related agencies implement “sunset provisions” on their regulations, requiring periodic reviews and automatic expiration unless explicitly renewed, with the goal of cutting outdated rules that hinder innovation. The order targets a broad swath of agencies and statutes, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and stimulate US energy production and industrial modernization.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reforms Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability

Directs key agencies to improve transparency, reduce regulatory burdens, prioritize key partners and equipment, and implement efficiency-enhancing reforms across sales, licensing, and export processes. It does this to modernize and streamline the US foreign defense sales system to strengthen alliances, enhance national security, and revitalize the domestic defense industrial base.

April 9, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Makes America’s Showers Great Again

Orders the repeal of a 13,000-word regulation defining “showerhead.” The Secretary of Energy is directed to rescind the rule without notice and comment, with the repeal taking effect 30 days after publication.

April 8, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Orders federal agencies to restore and expand policies aimed at lowering prescription drug costs. It outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance transparency, promote competition, support innovation and ensure affordable access—especially for seniors and low-income patients—through regulatory reform, pricing oversight and expanded drug importation.

April 8, 2025

Increases US tariffs on Chinese imports from 34% to 84% and raises duties on low-value “de minimis” shipments to prevent circumvention. It directs federal agencies to take all necessary actions to implement these measures under the President’s emergency economic powers.

April 8, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reinvigorates America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry

Declares coal essential to US economic and national security, directing federal agencies to prioritize coal production, reduce regulatory barriers, promote coal exports, and support coal-powered infrastructure for AI data centers. It mandates actions to boost coal mining on federal lands, classify coal as a critical resource, and accelerate coal technology development to meet rising energy demands.

April 8, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Lifts Burdensome EPA Restrictions on Coal Plants

Issues a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions standards for certain coal-fired power plants, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable technology needed to meet the rule’s requirements. The exemption aims to prevent grid instability, job losses, and economic harm while maintaining energy reliability and coal sector viability.

April 8, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Protects American Energy from State Overreach

Orders a federal clampdown on state and local energy regulations deemed burdensome or unconstitutional, particularly those targeting fossil fuels and climate-related policies, which are viewed as threats to American energy dominance and national security. The attorney general is directed to identify and challenge such laws, prioritizing those involving climate change, ESG initiatives, or carbon penalties, and to report actions and recommendations within 60 days.

April 8, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid

Directs emergency actions to strengthen the US electric grid by utilizing all available power sources and enhancing oversight of regional energy reserves. The Department of Energy is tasked with expediting authority under the Federal Power Act, developing a uniform methodology to assess grid capacity, and ensuring critical power generation resources remain operational.

April 7, 2025

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Energy, the United States Trade Representative, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy | Review of Proposed United States Steel Corporation Acquisition

Orders the Department of Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to conduct a de novo review of the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel North America, Inc., and 2023 Merger Subsidiary, Inc.

April 2, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Will End Price-Gouging by Middlemen in the Entertainment Industry

Eliminates duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong—including postal packages—starting May 2, 2025, to combat the flow of synthetic opioids into the US. These shipments will now be subject to new duties, enforced by US Customs and Border Protection, to close loopholes exploited by shippers using deceptive practices.

April 2, 2025

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China’s Role in America’s Synthetic Opioid Crisis

Establishes a new global tariff policy that imposes an additional 10% ad valorem duty on most imports with additional levies for specific countries. The EO’s stated aims are “to rebalance trade, with implementation guidelines, exemptions and modification authority outlined for ongoing enforcement and adjustments.”