What is an executive order? A look at Trump's tool for quickly reshaping government
2 months ago

What is an executive order? A look at Trump's tool for quickly reshaping government

New Indian Express  

What are executive orders? For example, President Joe Biden signed an order to create a structure for establishing regulations on artificial intelligence. But executive orders — and their policy-making siblings, the proclamation and political memorandum — are also used by presidents to pursue agendas they can’t get through Congress. On his first day, Trump rescinded 78 orders and actions signed by Biden. Among Trump's rescissions was a Biden order that cancelled some of the orders signed by Trump during his first term.

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Why is Trump rolling back over a dozen Biden-era executive orders?
1 week, 3 days ago

Why is Trump rolling back over a dozen Biden-era executive orders?

India Today  

US President Donald Trump revoked over a dozen executive orders and directives issued by former President Joe Biden. Biden's gender and transgender rights policies Trump rolled back Biden's executive order encouraging gender ideology in US foreign policy and foreign assistance. Trump revoked these actions, including initiatives to grow clean energy, which he views as part of Biden's environmental agenda. By …

Tracking U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders
1 month, 1 week ago

Tracking U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders

The Hindu  

U.S. President Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025 and as of February 10, he has signed 61 executive orders, which is more than those signed by any recent President in their first one hundred days in office, even surpassing the number of executive orders he signed during his first term. Mr. Trump’s executive orders cover a wide range of …

Donald Trump’s first 10 days, nearly 40 ground-breaking executive orders — full list here
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s first 10 days, nearly 40 ground-breaking executive orders — full list here

Live Mint  

Donald Trump, who took oath as the 47th US President, will complete 10 days in office on Thursday, January 30. The executive actions taken by Donald Trump involve securing the border, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, unleashing American prosperity, lowering costs, increasing government transparency, and reinstituting merit-based hiring in the federal government. Here are top executive orders signed by Donald Trump …

DEI obliterated as Trump issues scathing order
2 months ago

DEI obliterated as Trump issues scathing order

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump quickly made good on his pledge to sever diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the federal government as he is set to lay off all DEI hires within 24 hours. All DEI offices in federal agencies are also being shuttered in the move, which comes after Trump signed an anti-DEI executive order in front of a cheering crowd …

A flurry of orders
2 months ago

A flurry of orders

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a flurry of executive orders and directives as he sought to put his stamp on his new administration on matters ranging from energy to criminal pardons and keeping TikTok open in the US. Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans: ・ Government efficiency Trump signed an executive action …

How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them
2 months ago

How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them

Al Jazeera  

From Mount Denali to EVs, we break down 26 executive orders that US President Donald Trump signed on his inauguration day. The complications it might face: Trump could face criticism from immigrant rights groups over this order. The complications it might face: Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment: “All persons born or naturalized in the United …

Trump’s executive orders can make change – but are limited and can be undone by the courts
2 months ago

Trump’s executive orders can make change – but are limited and can be undone by the courts

Raw Story  

Before his inauguration, Donald Trump promised to issue a total of 100 or so executive orders once he regained the presidency. In March of 2016, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized President Obama’s use of executive orders. Executive orders have been used for everything from routine federal workplace policies like ethics pledges to the controversial 2017 travel ban restricting entry into …

Trump's executive orders: Do they hold more power than Congressional laws?
2 months ago

Trump's executive orders: Do they hold more power than Congressional laws?

Firstpost  

Executive orders allow US presidents like Trump, Biden, and Obama to bypass Congress for swift policy changes. From Trump’s immigration bans to Biden’s climate orders, these directives have reshaped America but have limitations US President Donald Trump holds a document on the day he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White …

President Donald Trump signs executive order recognising ‘only two sexes’ in US
2 months ago

President Donald Trump signs executive order recognising ‘only two sexes’ in US

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump ordered on Monday that the United States will recognise only two sexes, male and female. US President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington. Donald Trump repeals orders promoting LGBTQ equality Donald Trump repealed numerous executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued …

All the executive orders Trump signed on Day One
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2 months ago

All the executive orders Trump signed on Day One

Daily Mail  

President Donald J Trump kept busy on his first official day in office, signing a host of executive orders. The 'Initial rescissions of harmful executive orders and actions' memo included a reversal on sanctions against the International Criminal Court Trump, 78, started off signing the executive orders into effect in front of an adoring crowd at Capital One Arena Monday …

President Trump signs executive order revoking all of Pres Biden's AI framework
2 months ago

President Trump signs executive order revoking all of Pres Biden's AI framework

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, with one of the most notable being a move to revoke 78 actions taken by the Biden administration. Among the targets was the executive order from October 2023, which outlined important guidelines for AI These early executive orders highlight the stark contrast between Trump’s and Biden’s approaches to major policy issues. …

Donald Trump starts 2nd term with blitz of executive orders: Full list
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2 months ago

Donald Trump starts 2nd term with blitz of executive orders: Full list

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders aimed at undoing many of the policies implemented by the Biden administration. President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena in Washington. Other notable orders include a Regulatory Freeze, which prevents bureaucrats from issuing new regulations until the …

US's exit from Paris Agreement, hiring freeze: Trump signs 1st executive orders
2 months ago

US's exit from Paris Agreement, hiring freeze: Trump signs 1st executive orders

India Today  

US President Donald Trump has begun his second stint at the White House by signing his first executive orders, including Washington's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, an immediate freeze on government hirings and revoking 78-Biden era actions. Just hours after he took oath as the 47th President of the US, Trump signed the orders on Monday in front of …

Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how common is it in US history | Explained
2 months ago

Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how common is it in US history | Explained

India TV News  

Trump inauguration: Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday for his second term as the President of the United States and made bold proclamations about America's future in his fiery inaugural address. Signing executive orders on the first day in office is a common practice for incoming presidents that enables them to enact immediate changes without congressional approval. This power …

TikTok to Paris climate agreement: Here's list of executive orders President Trump signed on day one
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2 months ago

TikTok to Paris climate agreement: Here's list of executive orders President Trump signed on day one

India TV News  

Trump inauguration: On the first day of his second term in the White House, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders to reverse many policies put in place by the Biden administration. The executive orders cover a broad array of issues, including the Rescission of 78 Biden-era Executive Actions, which effectively overturns many of the policies established by the previous …

What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1?
2 months ago

What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1?

Al Jazeera  

We take a look at some of the most significant executive actions signed by President Donald Trump. “Only a sitting US president may overturn an existing executive order by issuing another executive order to that effect,” the ABA said. ‘Securing our borders’ In his inaugural address, Trump promised that “all illegal entry will be halted” and that millions of “criminal …

Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how will it allow the US President to bypass Congress?
2 months ago

Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how will it allow the US President to bypass Congress?

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign up to 200 executive orders after taking oath on Monday. An official with the incoming White House team told Reuters that President-elect Donald Trump will sign an executive order declaring a national energy emergency aimed at “unleashing affordable and reliable American energy”. Update shared on X by a Fox reporter also confirmed …

What is an executive order? Trump's tool to reshape US policy without action from Congress
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2 months ago

What is an executive order? Trump's tool to reshape US policy without action from Congress

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is returning to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. Executive orders allow a president to wield power without action from Congress. But executive orders — and their policy sausage-making siblings, the proclamation and political memorandum — also are used by presidents to pursue agendas they …

What is an executive order? A look at Trump’s tool for quickly reshaping government
2 months ago

What is an executive order? A look at Trump’s tool for quickly reshaping government

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Donald Trump returned to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. But executive orders — and their policy sausage-making siblings, the proclamation and political memorandum — also are used by presidents to pursue agendas they …

Immigration, Border Security, Energy And Governance: Trump To Sign These Key Orders After Taking Oath
2 months ago

Immigration, Border Security, Energy And Governance: Trump To Sign These Key Orders After Taking Oath

ABP News  

Washington, Jan 20 Soon after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump is likely to sign a barrage of executive orders, including those related to immigration, border security, energy and governance, his close aide revealed on Sunday. "The breadth of the orders, which would make major changes to immigration, energy and government hiring policies, …

Trump to sign more than 200 executive orders on first day in office, report says
2 months ago

Trump to sign more than 200 executive orders on first day in office, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump will sign more than 200 executive actions on …

Trump to sign barrage of executive orders on immigration, border security, energy
2 months ago

Trump to sign barrage of executive orders on immigration, border security, energy

The Hindu  

Soon after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump is likely to sign a barrage of executive orders, including those related to immigration, border security, energy and governance, his close aide revealed on Sunday. In a briefing with senior Republican leaders, Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy, revealed …

US news: Donald Trump to declare border emergency to bring ‘major changes’ to immigration
2 months ago

US news: Donald Trump to declare border emergency to bring ‘major changes’ to immigration

Live Mint  

Soon after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders addressing crucial issues such as immigration, border security, energy policies, and governance, according to a close aide who revealed the plans on Sunday, as reported by PTI. In a briefing with senior Republican leaders, Stephen Miller, …

Trump immediately flexes presidential powers: 1,500 pardons and a raft of executive orders
2 months ago

Trump immediately flexes presidential powers: 1,500 pardons and a raft of executive orders

LA Times  

President Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization. He also pardoned or commuted the sentences of all of his loyalists — more than 1,500 people — who stormed the same Capitol building in a failed attempt to illegitimately keep him in power four years prior, repeatedly referring to them as …

Here’s a closer look at the executive orders Trump has signed so far
2 months ago

Here’s a closer look at the executive orders Trump has signed so far

LA Times  

President Trump displays an executive order he signed at the inauguration event at Capital One Arena. With his first batch of memoranda and orders, Trump repealed dozens of President Biden’s actions, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords, put a temporary freeze on new federal regulations and commanded federal law enforcement to end all cases and investigations of any …

What is an executive order? Inside Donald Trump's tool for reshaping government
2 months ago

What is an executive order? Inside Donald Trump's tool for reshaping government

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is returning to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. But executive orders — and their policy sausage-making siblings, the proclamation and political memorandum — also are used by presidents to pursue agendas they can’t get through Congress. Throughout U.S. history, there have been several …

How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?
2 months ago

How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?

Al Jazeera  

Recent US presidents have issued fewer executive orders. In this explainer, Al Jazeera visualises 236 years of US presidential executive orders and looks at what Trump is likely to push through on his first day in office. Over the span of 236 years – from 1789 to 2025 – 46 US presidents issued at least 15,902 executive orders, averaging 67 …

What is an executive order? A look at Trump’s tool for quickly reshaping government
2 months ago

What is an executive order? A look at Trump’s tool for quickly reshaping government

LA Times  

President Trump returns to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. Executive orders allow a president to wield power without action from Congress. But executive orders — and their policy sausage-making siblings, the proclamation and political memorandum — also are used by presidents to pursue agendas they can’t …

REVEALED: Donald Trump's assertive executive actions the day he takes office
2 months ago

REVEALED: Donald Trump's assertive executive actions the day he takes office

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump is set to take sweeping executive actions after assuming office on Monday. Trump confirmed his immediate priorities are border security and rebuilding American energy production via 100 executive orders in a meeting with Republicans in the Senate last week. Here are some of President Trump's top executive action priorities: President Donald Trump is set to take sweeping …

Trump likely to sign 100 executive orders on day one
2 months ago

Trump likely to sign 100 executive orders on day one

ABP News  

Washington, Jan 19 : When Donald Trump walks into the White House Monday afternoon soon after his swearing-in, 100 plus executive orders would be waiting for him on his Oval Office Desk, which his team has prepared for him to kickoff his second term without wasting any minute. “Well, at least in that category,” Trump said when asked if these …

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president
2 months ago

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump will quickly implement executive actions on immigration, energy policy and federal government operations to check off dozens of campaign policy priorities. Trump will also move to designate a series of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and direct his administration to reinstate his first-term Migrant Protection Protocol policy, which is more commonly referred to as …

Trump plans 25 'big splash' orders on inauguration day to reshape US govt policies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump plans 25 'big splash' orders on inauguration day to reshape US govt policies

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump is planning a blizzard of more than 25 executive orders and directives on his first day in office on January 20 as he seeks to dramatically reshape US government policy on issues from immigration to energy. Two sources familiar with the effort said Trump has told his team he wants to make a “big splash” with the …

News Analysis: Pressure builds on Biden to turn to executive action despite its limits and risks
2 years, 8 months ago

News Analysis: Pressure builds on Biden to turn to executive action despite its limits and risks

LA Times  

Pressure is building on President Biden to issue more executive orders, something his team is reluctant to do. Democrats’ frustration with Biden over his hesitation to act also highlights the president’s paradoxical approach to executive orders — he frequently wields the pen. I’m eliminating bad policy,” Biden said in February 2021, remarks that also highlighted the limits of executive action. …

Biden’s first 50 days: All the executive orders the president has signed so far
4 years ago

Biden’s first 50 days: All the executive orders the president has signed so far

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government To Provide a Unified and Effective Response …

'Don't have a second to waste': Joe Biden ready to wipe off Trump's 'legacy' on day one in office
4 years, 2 months ago

'Don't have a second to waste': Joe Biden ready to wipe off Trump's 'legacy' on day one in office

Firstpost  

President-elect Joe Biden will unleash a full-scale assault on his predecessor’s legacy to sweep aside President Donald Trump’s pandemic response, reverse his environmental agenda, tear down his anti-immigration policies, and bolster the sluggish economic recovery Washington: President-elect Joe Biden will unleash a full-scale assault on his predecessor’s legacy Wednesday, acting hours after taking the oath of office to sweep aside …

Joe Biden plans immediate orders on immigration, COVID, climate
4 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden plans immediate orders on immigration, COVID, climate

Al Jazeera  

Aides to the president-elect say 15 executive orders will be immediately issued after he is sworn in on Wednesday. In his first hours as president, Joe Biden will aim to strike at the heart of President Donald Trump’s policy legacy, signing a series of executive actions that reverse his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change, and the handling of the …

What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean For Health Care?
7 years, 5 months ago

What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean For Health Care?

NPR  

What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean For Health Care? The president signed an executive order that says he will allow consumers and small businesses to band together and use to their combined market power to negotiate better deals for health insurance. There are a whole bunch of people - health care analysts, lawyers - that are saying essentially there are …

The Surprisingly Contentious History Of Executive Orders
8 years, 1 month ago

The Surprisingly Contentious History Of Executive Orders

Huff Post  

Despite howls that Presidents Trump and Obama both issued “unprecedented” executive orders, presidents have embraced executive actions to enact controversial policies since the dawn of the Republic. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images Recently, USA Today savaged President Trump’s executive orders since taking office, from encouraging Keystone XL approval to altering immigration policy, as an “unprecedented blizzard.” In 2014, the Washington Post raked …

Executive orders: What Donald Trump can and can't do with the stroke of a pen
8 years, 1 month ago

Executive orders: What Donald Trump can and can't do with the stroke of a pen

ABC  

The first executive orders of new US President Donald Trump have made quite an impact. Executive orders aren't specifically mentioned in the United States constitution, but every single president dating back to George Washington has issued them. Specific examples include: Abraham Lincoln used an executive order to issue the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves in the United States Ronald Reagan …

What Trump can and can’t do with executive actions
8 years, 2 months ago

What Trump can and can’t do with executive actions

CNN  

Story highlights President Trump has immediately begun to influence US policy with executive orders These actions don't carry the weight of law, but they can have wide-reaching implications Washington CNN — President Donald Trump dives into the business of policy Monday, signing executive actions that remove the US from the Trans Pacific Partnership, enacting a federal employee hiring freeze, and …

The 23 executive orders that weren’t
12 years, 2 months ago

The 23 executive orders that weren’t

Salon  

Hours after Tea Party Sen. Rand Paul launched his vague campaign to “nullify” President Obama’s 23 “executive orders” on guns, accusing Obama of having a “king complex,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Charlie Savage tweeted at me: @joanwalsh There weren't 23 executive orders. Technically, as New York magazine noted Wednesday afternoon, Obama’s measures were “executive actions,” including three …

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