Executive Orders:

• Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing

  President Trump issues an executive order aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government, arguing that such initiatives are unnecessary and promote division.

• Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

  President Trump signs an executive order to close the Department of Education, asserting that federal oversight has failed and that control should return to states and local communities.

Political Appointments:

• Linda McMahon - Education Secretary (Confirmed March 3, 2025)
• Lori Chavez-DeRemer - Labor Secretary (Confirmed March 10, 2025)

Significant Court Rulings:

• Supreme Court Limits EPA Authority

  In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exceeded its authority by imposing vague restrictions on a San Francisco wastewater treatment facility's permit. The Court states that the Clean Water Act does not grant the EPA power to enforce undefined water quality standards. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

• Federal Judges Order Reinstatement of Federal Workers

  Two federal judges mandate the Trump administration to rehire tens of thousands of government employees who were recently dismissed as part of cost-cutting measures. The judges rule that the layoffs violated regulations governing mass dismissals of federal employees. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Support for Israel:

• U.S. Backs Israeli Military Actions in Gaza

  The White House states that President Trump "fully supports Israel and the IDF and the actions that they have taken in recent days" in Gaza. This follows Israel's resumption of airstrikes, ending a ceasefire and resulting in significant casualties. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

• Expedited Military Aid to Israel

  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signs a declaration to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. This move brings the total approved foreign military sales to Israel to nearly $12 billion since the beginning of the Trump administration. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Executive Orders:

• Withdrawing from Certain UN Organizations

  Trump announces that the United States will no longer partake in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and will not seek election to that body, as part of a broader review of U.S. support for international organizations.

• Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China

  Trump announces additional tariffs on imports from China following a declaration of a national emergency.

• The Dismissal of Inspectors General

  The Trump administration terminated 17 different Inspectors General across the government.

• Protecting Second Amendment Rights

  The Attorney General is tasked with finding and dismantling all Biden Administration policies, guidance, and international agreements related to gun safety.

• Sanctuary Jurisdiction Directives

  Trump threatens to defund cities and states that choose not to spend their resources on immigration enforcement, prosecute state and local officials, and cut funding to NGOs.

Political Appointments:

• Russell Vought - Office of Management and Budget (Confirmed February 6, 2025)
• Pam Bondi - Attorney General (Confirmed February 4, 2025)
• Chris Wright - Energy Secretary (Confirmed February 3, 2025)
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Health and Human Services Secretary (Confirmed February 13, 2025)
• Tulsi Gabbard - Director of National Intelligence (Confirmed February 12, 2025)
• Kelly Loeffler - Administrator of the Small Business Administration (Confirmed February 19, 2025)

Executive Orders:

• Securing our Borders

  Trump ordered the detention of all migrants and cut off access to the asylum process.

• Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion

  Trump ended the asylum program and denied entry at the Southern Border.

• Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

  Trump continues to undermine diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the public and private sectors.

• Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal

  DHS policy expands a fast-track deportation process called "expedited removal" for immigrants who have been in the country for less than two years.

• Withdrawing from the World Health Organization

  Trump has undermined global and American health by withdrawing from the WHO.

• Send ICE to Previously Off-Limits Locations

  DHS directive allows ICE enforcement in masjids, churches, hospitals, schools, playgrounds, and courthouses.

• Reintroducing the Travel Ban

  Announced a reintroduction of the travel ban targeting Muslim and African-majority countries.

• Combating Anti-Semitism

  Trump promised to revoke student visas for those who protested Israel during the 2024 academic year.

Political Appointments:

• Scott Bessent - Treasury Secretary (Confirmed January 27, 2025)
• Doug Burgum - Interior Secretary (Confirmed January 30, 2025)
• Pete Hegseth - Defense Secretary (Confirmed January 24, 2025)
• Kristi Noem - Homeland Security Secretary (Confirmed January 25, 2025)
• John Ratcliffe - CIA Director (Confirmed January 23, 2025)
• Marco Rubio - Secretary of State (Confirmed January 20, 2025)