Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
President Trump signed an executive order limiting the Postal Service's ability to send mail ballots, restricting distribution only to voters deemed eligible by the administration. The order has been challenged as unconstitutional and would significantly impact mail-in voting access across the country. This directly affects millions of Americans' ability to vote by mail.
President Trump signaled plans to issue additional mass pardons beyond the 1,500 unconditional pardons already granted to January 6 Capitol attack participants. Trump reportedly stated he would pardon anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office. The announcement suggests further expansion of pardon authority for individuals involved in the 2021 Capitol riot.
The EPA proposed extending the flaring window for natural gas wells from the current timeframe to 72 hours, estimated to save the industry $2.5 billion over 15 years. The action reduces environmental oversight of natural gas operations. This occurred amid a broader energy price spike, with energy costs rising 10.9% from February to March.
On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed Memorandum 2025-02872 directing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs based on countries' tariff rates against U.S. goods. The memorandum instructs the U.S. Trade Representative to analyze tariff structures and recommend reciprocal duty rates. Americans importing goods, purchasing foreign products, and consumers face potential price increases pending tariff implementation details.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from enforcing anti-renewable energy policies against members of regional trade groups. Judge Denise Casper ruled that the plaintiffs challenging the policies were likely to succeed on their claims. The court action temporarily halts implementation of the administration's measures that would have hindered renewable energy development.
President Trump selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schwartz, a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, requires Senate confirmation. The CDC has been without permanent leadership for eight months.
President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, head of the National Economic Council, to lead the Federal Reserve. The nomination is expected to advance to confirmation hearings with support from administration officials. If confirmed, Warsh would direct monetary policy affecting interest rates, inflation, and economic conditions for all Americans.
President Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche, his former criminal defense attorney and current acting Attorney General, to permanently lead the Justice Department. Blanche's confirmation would entrench Trump's control over the DOJ and its prosecutorial powers. The nomination raises concerns about politicization of federal law enforcement and use of the department to pursue political opponents and allies of the former administration.
The Department of Justice, under Trump-appointed US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, filed to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021 Capitol siege. This action seeks to reverse previously finalized guilty verdicts for far-right extremists. The filing directly impacts the legal consequences for individuals convicted of conspiracy charges related to the Capitol attack.
A federal judge postponed the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 3,000 Yemeni nationals. The judge found the administration failed to follow proper legal procedures for terminating countries from the TPS program. This delays the loss of legal protections for Yemeni immigrants pending Supreme Court review.