What is an executive order? Inside Donald Trump's tool for reshaping government
2 months, 1 week 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 thousand executive orders, according to data collected by the American Presidency Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Executive orders are often about political messaging Trump forecasted signing as many as 100 executive orders on his first day, possibly covering deportations, the U.S.-Mexico border, domestic energy, Schedule F rules for federal workers, school gender policies and vaccine mandates, among other Day 1 promises made during his campaign. But it's entirely possible that Trump could also roll out many planned executive orders over time.

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Trump Issued Perhaps His Most Terrifying Executive Order on Tuesday
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump Issued Perhaps His Most Terrifying Executive Order on Tuesday

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Which brings us to Trump’s new executive order on “independent agencies.” In the 20th century, Congress recognized that it lacked the in-house expertise to draft statutes of sufficient refinement to address increasingly technical questions raised by modern finance, commerce, …

Tracking U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump executive orders 2025: There are a few we should really be worried about.
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump executive orders 2025: There are a few we should really be worried about.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. All in all, a small portion of Trump’s executive actions fall squarely into this category and are “unremarkable,” said Pearlstein, who added, “I don’t think anybody should pay much attention to them.” The Do-Nothing Orders Trump’s order demanding emergency …

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 Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis
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55 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis

Wired  

On his first day in office, President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders that will set the United States on a radically different environmental path from the Biden administration. The executive orders and memoranda take the first steps to fulfilling many of Trump’s promises from the campaign trail: Withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, drilling more oil …

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 …

A rundown of Trump’s executive actions, from tariffs to immigration
2 months ago

A rundown of Trump’s executive actions, from tariffs to immigration

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump wasted no time announcing steps to implement many of his campaign pledges, including on immigration, energy, the military and federal workforce, casting many as reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden. A White House summary of plans said that Trump “will unleash American energy by ending Biden’s policies of climate extremism, streamlining permitting” and reviewing for …

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 …

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 …

US withdrawal from WHO to TikTok ban delay: List of Donald Trump’s executive orders
Top News
2 months ago

US withdrawal from WHO to TikTok ban delay: List of Donald Trump’s executive orders

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump signed several executive orders as he officially took charge as the president of the United States. Trump signed an executive order directing the State Department that the foreign policy of the US shall “champion core American interests” and always put America and its citizens first. Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind lease sales in federal …

Trump signs executive order to defer TikTok ban by 75 days
2 months ago

Trump signs executive order to defer TikTok ban by 75 days

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to delay the TikTok ban for 75 days, giving the platform more time to meet the requirements. Following up on his promise, Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday hours after taking oath as the 47th US president to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban by 75 days. However, Trump’s …

Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban in US, grants 75 more days via executive order
2 months ago

Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban in US, grants 75 more days via executive order

Live Mint  

Shortly after being sworn in the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump gave TikTok a lifeline via executive order. Trump signed an executive order giving TikTok 75 more days to comply with a federal law passed last year requiring the popular short-video app to either cut ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban in …

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 …

TikTok ban in US delayed by 75 days, Trump signs executive order
2 months ago

TikTok ban in US delayed by 75 days, Trump signs executive order

India TV News  

Donald Trump on Monday postponed the TikTok ban in the US for 75 days. “I am instructing the attorney general not to take any action to enforce the Act for a period of 75 days from today to allow my Administration an opportunity to determine the appropriate course forward in an orderly way that protects national security while avoiding an …

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 …

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 …

TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist
Top News
2 months ago

TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday seeking to delay by 75 days the enforcement of a ban of popular short-video app TikTok that was slated to be shuttered on Jan. 19. While signing the order, Trump suggested the United States government should be a half owner of TikTok's U.S. business in return for keeping the app …

Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
2 months ago

Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has begun his promised flurry of executive action on Day 1. President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. America First President Donald Trump throws pens …

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 …

Trump can sign 100 executive orders on his first day as President. But what does it mean?
2 months ago

Trump can sign 100 executive orders on his first day as President. But what does it mean?

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign a flurry of executive orders on his Day 1 as US president. But there’s a limitation Donald Trump will sign a flurry of executive orders on his Day 1 as president, allowing him to wield power without action from Congress. AP File Executive orders are often about political messaging Trump forecasted signing as …

What is an executive order? Trump's tool to reshape US policy without action from Congress
Trending News
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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president
2 months, 1 week 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 …

'He can't do that': Analyst says Trump's plan to rescue TikTok won't work
2 months, 1 week ago

'He can't do that': Analyst says Trump's plan to rescue TikTok won't work

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has been pressuring the Supreme Court to strike down a law passed last year that will force video social media site TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off the platform or face an effective ban. With the Supreme Court appearing unwilling to do so at oral argument this month, Trump is now vowing to sign an …

Donald Trump's 100 executive orders to reshape US policies starting Day One
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's 100 executive orders to reshape US policies starting Day One

India Today  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., who led negotiations on border security and immigration during the last Congress, said he expects the Trump team to …

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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