Articles tagged: Executive Orders

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U.S. withdraws Trump-era land deal in Alaska wildlife refuge

The Biden administration said on Tuesday it rescinded a land swap deal struck by former President Donald Trump's interior secretary that would have allowed a new road to cut through an Alaska wildlife refuge.

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Trump appeals court ruling lifting executive privilege shield for former aides

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a court ruling that would force several of his former aides, including Mark Meadows, to answer questions before a grand jury as part of the criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Cable News Network by Cable News Network

Appeals court rejects Navarro bid to block order to turn over emails

Peter Navarro lost his bid to block an order that requires him to hand over hundreds of emails sent during his tenure as a White House adviser during the Trump administration to the National Archives. A three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that “there is no public interest in Navarro’s retention…

The Hill by The Hill

National Archives leader confirmed amid turmoil over Trump probe

President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the National Archives was confirmed on Wednesday by the Senate after a months-long partisan battle over the agency’s role in the investigation into sensitive documents seized at Donald Trump’s Florida home.

Belfast Telegraph by Belfast Telegraph

Trump pledges to end birthright citizenship on first day in office

Former President Trump is returning to his calls to remove birthright citizenship, with his 2024 White House campaign announcing Tuesday he would seek to end it via executive order on his first day in office. Trump announced his plan on the 125th anniversary of United States v. Wong Kim Ark, the Supreme Court case that…

The Hill by The Hill

Why Trump’s threats to birthright citizenship spark fear

Former President Trump this week tossed a bone to immigration hawks, promising to issue an executive order rescinding birthright citizenship if he returns to the White House. The pledge drew groans from pro-immigration advocates, who quickly pointed out Trump only toyed with trying the move for four years in office, but it heightened fears about…

The Hill by The Hill

Biden Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Presidential Immunity

U.S. President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court ruling that granted limited immunity to his rival, former President Donald Trump. The landmark decision stated Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his constitutional powers as president, though he can for private acts. Biden emphasized that no one is above the law.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Government web pages go dark to comply with Donald Trump executive orders

A number of U.S. government web pages changed or went dark Friday as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Trump Revokes Biden's Security Clearance in Tit-for-Tat Move

In a retaliatory move, former President Donald Trump announced the revocation of President Joe Biden's security clearance and intelligence briefings, citing actions taken by Biden in 2021. Trump justified the decision by referencing a report on Biden's handling of classified documents, implying Biden couldn't be trusted with sensitive information.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump and Musk's Radical Government Overhaul

President Trump, with Elon Musk, aims to radically transform the U.S. government by downsizing the civil service and cutting spending. His plans, which include closing agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development, have sparked controversy and face legal challenges. The focus is on eliminating fraudulent payments.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump Warns Zelenskiy on Rare Earth Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy against backing out of a critical minerals deal. Trump indicated that if Zelenskiy withdrew, it would result in significant issues for Ukraine. Additionally, Trump expressed skepticism about Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump and Kid Rock Unite to Combat Ticket Scalping with New Order

President Donald Trump, alongside musician Kid Rock, has introduced an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping and enhancing transparency in ticket pricing. The order pushes for enforcement by the FTC and collaboration with major ticketing agencies to fight bots and excessive resale prices in the entertainment sector.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm

A federal judge on Friday blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s campaign of retribution against the legal profession.

CP24 Toronto by CP24 Toronto

Trump to sign order to cut drug prices

President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he’s talked up since even before becoming president.

CP24 Toronto by CP24 Toronto

Judicial Slam: Trump's Executive Order Against Law Firm Struck Down

A federal judge struck down an executive order by Donald Trump that targeted the law firm WilmerHale, ruling it unconstitutional. This action was perceived as retaliation against the firm for its role in the Russia investigation. The ruling reinforces constitutional rights and denies Trump's order suspending their lawyers' security clearances.

Devdiscourse by Devdiscourse

Trump administration takes aim at Biden and Obama cybersecurity rules

In a White House fact sheet, the administration claims that Biden’s Executive Order 14144 — signed days before the end of his presidency — was an attempt “to sneak problematic and distracting issues into cybersecurity policy.”

TechCrunch by TechCrunch

Trump grants TikTok yet another extension on sell-or-ban deadline

The White House confirmed today that President Donald Trump will sign a new executive order giving TikTok 90 days to avoid a U.S. ban. This marks the third time Trump has delayed enforcement of the law that technically went into effect in January. more…

9to5Mac by Marcus Mendes

Trump Gives TikTok Yet Another Lifeline

As expected, President Donald Trump will extend TikTok's sale deadline for the third time, giving the popular social media app yet another lengthy reprieve to comply with the law. [Read More]

PetaPixel by Jeremy Gray

TikTok ban enforcement delayed another 90 days to September 17

President Trump has signed yet another executive order delaying enforcement of the TikTok ban by 90 days, so companies like Apple, Google, and ByteDance don't have to worry about fines.TikTok will continue to operate in the US at least until September 17TikTo…

AppleInsider by news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard)

Trump Hopes to Kill ‘Woke’ AI Models

President Trump is working on an executive order that targets so-called "woke" artificial intelligence (AI) models. [Read More]

PetaPixel by Jeremy Gray

Trump orders space regulations eased in win for Musk

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, including eliminating some environmental reviews, in a move likely to please his erstwhile advisor Elon Musk.

Phys.Org by Science X

Florida man orders beautification of America after gold-plating the White House

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Thursday to improve the “usability and aesthetics” of US government services by creating “first-class online and offline experiences for Americans.” “It is time to update the Government’s design language …

The Verge by Jess Weatherbed

trump selects airbnb co-founder joe gebbia as inaugural US chief design officer

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to oversee design across US   President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a National Design Studio as part of the America by Design initiative, aimed at improving the usability, visual design, and overall exp…

Designboom by myrto katsikopoulou I designboom

Trump Bans Flag Burning in Direct Threat to First Amendment

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order instructing the U.S. attorney general to pursue criminal charges against anyone caught burning the American flag, blatantly violating basic freedom of speech and expression laws. “Flag burning. All over the …

The New Republic by Malcolm Ferguson

Trump Wants To Criminalize Free Speech In The Form Of Flag Burning

You may recall that Donald Trump and his supporters have insisted that he’s the “free speech” President. His first day in office this term, he issued an executive order “restoring free speech” saying that “no Federal Government officer, employee, or agent eng…

Techdirt by Mike Masnick

The Right to Be Homeless?

Personal Perspective: Society has largely become complacent to people subsisting outside in deplorable conditions.

Psychology Today by Bethany Yeiser BS

Donald Trump, Architecture Critic

Adam Gopnik on the President’s executive order aimed at insuring that federal buildings are made in classical and traditionalist architectural styles.

The New Yorker by Adam Gopnik

Trump’s Most Dangerous Executive Order

Trump has always wanted his own muscle he can deploy to silence critics and intimidate his enemies. His new executive order could create just that.

Rolling Stone by Andrew Perez

TikTok’s Algorithm Will Be Under American Control In Trump’s Deal

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week to finalize a long-rumored TikTok acquisition. In view of the impending deal, more details surrounding how the U.S. will tweak TikTok have come to light, including changes to the app's algorithm…

PetaPixel by Jeremy Gray

Trump signs executive order approving TikTok deal

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a TikTok deal that will save it from a nationwide ban. (We haven’t actually seen the order yet, only watched Trump sign it — we’ll update once we’ve seen the full text.) The deal values TikTok’s U…

The Verge by Emma Roth, Tina Nguyen

TikTok Sale Gains Momentum as Trump Signs Executive Order Approving Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump today signed an executive order approving a deal that would see TikTok's U.S. operations largely sold off, reports CNBC. The deal would allow TikTok to comply with U.S. law requiring the social media service to be sold to a non-Chi…

MacRumors by Juli Clover

Trump advances TikTok deal with new executive order

The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress, and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.

NPR by John Ruwitch

TikTok Sale Grows Closer as Trump Signs Executive Order Legalizing It

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that outlines how the China-based Bytedance divestiture from TikTok in the United States will play out, laying the groundwork for the app to be majority-owned by U.S. persons and leaving Bytedance with…

PetaPixel by Jaron Schneider

The TikTok deal raises more questions than answers

Following months of delays, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that's supposed to "save" TikTok. Trump claims the deal will make the app "American-operated," fulfilling the divest-or-ban law that threatened the China-owned app's presence in …

The Verge by Emma Roth, Lauren Feiner

Did the US Successfully Take Over TikTok, Or Not?

Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear writes: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns. Trump's order will enable an Ameri…

Slashdot.org by BeauHD

Can Trump Revive The Revenge Tax By Executive Order ? OECD Delays Test G7 Deal

OECD stalling on G7’s side deal to shield U.S. MNEs from foreign top-up taxes. Section 899 Revenge Tax may resurrect. Trump may use an Executive Order in meantime.

Forbes by Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Contributor, Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/virginialatorrejeker/

Executive Order Deal Signed by Trump On TikTok Being Sold Off or Banned

An executive order signed by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, approved a deal where TikTok Operations would be sold off, otherwise banning the platform in the United States. The deal suggests that the platform abide by the U.S law or face a ban, unless it is…

iLounge by Samantha Wiley

Now That I Run the Zoo

Shouts & Murmurs by Patricia Marx: The tigers eat tofu. “Child care!” / chant kang’roos. / And the sea slugs debate the best / pronouns to use.

The New Yorker by Patricia Marx

Here’s the Trump executive order that would ban state AI laws

President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order as soon as Friday that would give the federal government unilateral power over regulating artificial intelligence, including the creation of an "AI Litigation Task Force" overseen by the Attorne…

The Verge by Tina Nguyen

Trump’s DOGE Is Dead and We Won’t Miss It

It was here for a bad time, not a long time: The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been officially disbanded.The shady department led by tech billionaire Elon Musk that laid off scores of workers and gutted parts of the federal government…

The New Republic by Rachel Kahn

Trump's Resolute Stand Ensures Legitimacy in Executive Actions

In a move that underscores a commitment to transparency and proper presidential authority, President Donald J. Trump announced on Nov, 28, 2025, the nullification of executive orders and other documents from the Biden administration th...

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TikTok Forms U.S. Joint Venture to Continue Operations Under 2025 Executive Order

TikTok on Friday officially announced that it formed a joint venture that will allow the hugely popular video-sharing application to continue operating in the U.S. The new venture, named TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, has been established in compliance with t…

Internet by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)

OpenAI will voluntarily comply with Trump's new AI reviews order

OpenAI's head of countries, George Osborne, said that it will voluntarily comply with President Trump's new AI executive order. The order, signed by Trump on Tuesday, requests (not orders) access to the latest AI models 30 days before their release. The orde…

GSMArena.com by Ivan

Trump Order Sets 2030 Deadline for Federal Post-Quantum Crypto Migration

President Trump signed an executive order on June 22 setting hard deadlines for federal agencies to move high-value assets and high-impact systems to post-quantum cryptography. Key establishment must move by December 31, 2030; digital signatures by December …

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Trump’s No-Limits Presidency

Most presidents become chastened about their power over time. Trump is doing the opposite.

The Atlantic by David A. Graham

The New Trump OMB Rule: How People, Organizations Are Pushing Back

The new White House Office of Management and Budget rule would give Trump and his administration significantly more power to select, award, cut and terminate grants,

Forbes by Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor, Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/