In the Courts
TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,988 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On May 25, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13839, which modified federal employee removal procedures and reduced due process protections in the civil service system. The order shortened the notice period for adverse actions against federal employees from 30 days to 7 days, reduced the period for performance-based removals from 120 days to 30 days, and limited appeal rights. The direct effect was expedited removal of federal employees in covered positions without prior full due process review.
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May 24, 2018 · 2,989 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13825 directing federal agencies to streamline regulations governing commercial space activities and licensing. The order instructed the Department of Commerce and other agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on commercial space companies, including those engaged in satellite launches, space stations, and lunar activities. The confirmed effect was expedited licensing timelines for commercial space ventures and reduced compliance requirements for private space companies seeking federal authorization.
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May 21, 2018 · 2,992 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 21, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13835, expanding sanctions on Venezuela by prohibiting additional financial transactions and dealings with the Venezuelan government and specified entities. The order expanded restrictions on U.S. persons and entities conducting business with Venezuela, affecting American companies with Venezuelan operations and limiting financial flows between the two countries. Americans with business interests, investments, or financial accounts in Venezuela faced new restrictions on transactions and asset access.
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May 18, 2018 · 2,995 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 18, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq, originally declared in 2003. The continuation extends emergency powers related to Iraq operations. The direct impact on Americans includes continued authorization for emergency spending and executive powers related to Iraq military and stabilization operations without standard congressional appropriations processes.
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TERM 1
May 18, 2018 · 2,995 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Proclamation 10372 on May 18, 2018, designating the week of May 20-26, 2018 as World Trade Week. The proclamation calls for observance of the week to recognize the importance of trade to the U.S. economy. The proclamation itself creates no new policy, tariffs, or trade agreements—it is a ceremonial designation with no direct binding effect on American commerce or regulations.
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TERM 1
May 18, 2018 · 2,995 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-11377 on May 18, 2018, following a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas that killed 10 people. The proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff as a period of national mourning. This is a ceremonial action with no direct legislative or regulatory impact on Americans.
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May 17, 2018 · 2,996 days ago
💰 Economy
Executive Order 13834 was signed on May 17, 2018, directing federal agencies to establish Regulatory Reform Officers and review regulations for potential elimination or modification to reduce compliance costs. The order required agencies to identify regulations imposing costs on the economy and submit plans to repeal or revise them. The confirmed direct impact included agencies across the federal government conducting systematic regulatory reviews, resulting in the elimination or modification of hundreds of regulations through 2020, affecting areas including environmental protection, labor standards, and financial oversight.
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May 16, 2018 · 2,997 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 16, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authorities granted under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. This delegation authorized officials within the executive branch to exercise specific powers related to national defense matters without requiring presidential sign-off on each decision. The confirmed effect was to streamline defense-related administrative and operational decisions within designated federal agencies.
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May 15, 2018 · 2,998 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
Executive Order 13833 was signed on May 15, 2018, directing federal agencies to strengthen the role and authority of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in IT management and cybersecurity. The order requires agencies to grant CIOs direct reporting authority to agency heads and decision-making power over IT budgets and investments. The confirmed effect is that federal CIOs gained centralized control over IT spending and security protocols across their agencies.
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May 14, 2018 · 2,999 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 14, 2018, President Trump signed a presidential determination under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, specifically invoking Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C). This determination modified compliance requirements related to missile defense notifications to Congress. The action altered congressional oversight procedures for certain defense-related determinations that would otherwise require detailed reporting under the statute.