Executive Policy - Page 3

July 16

EXCLUSIVE: Trump admin strengthens religious accommodations in federal workforce

In his first week as head of President Donald Trump’s U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Scott Kupor issued new guidance to executive agency directors cracking down on religious discrimination.

June 28

Prosecutors tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases fired by Justice Department: reports

The Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has abruptly fired at least three federal prosecutors involved in cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to multiple reports.

June 18

Biden-appointed judge blocks Trump's move to only allow two genders on US passports

Biden-appointed U.S. Judge Julia Kobick issued a ruling Tuesday to temporarily block the Trump administration’s move to only allow two genders, male and female, on U.S. passports.

June 13

REP TROY A CARTER SR: Trump's overuse of emergency powers is an abuse of power

Emergency powers are being used as policy shortcuts rather than for true crises. That risks eroding democracy and aiding authoritarianism, cautions Rep. Troy Carter.

June 10

Federal judge rules Trump admin cannot block grants to LGBT groups

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar ruled that the Trump administration cannot require nonprofits to abandon diversity initiatives and transgender recognition to receive federal funding.

June 6

Trump signs new executive orders intended to make flying cars a reality, slash flight times

President Trump signed three executive orders to boost drone innovation and supersonic air travel and enhance airspace security ahead of major events like the World Cup.

June 2

Florida Republican's bill would make Trump orders permanent in bid for US 'dominance' in key industry

GOP Florida Congressman Byron Donalds seeks to codify Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy, aiming to boost production and reform regulatory processes.

May 27

NPR sues Trump White House over executive order targeting public media

NPR sued the Trump administration in federal court on Tuesday over the executive order seeking to cease all federal funding to NPR and PBS.

May 16

Trump embraces Dem policies traditionally rejected by GOP in bid to build 'party of common sense'

President Donald Trump's policies, including drug price controls and tax reforms, reflect a blend of Republican and Democratic ideas.

May 12

Pentagon ceases gender transition treatments as it moves to boot trans troops

The Defense Department is ending all gender transition treatments for trans troops as it moves to remove them from the military.