Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
A settlement between President Trump and the IRS expanded a previously agreed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to permanently bar the agency from conducting any tax investigations or prosecutions involving Trump, his family, and his businesses. The one-page agreement states the IRS is "forever barred and precluded" from pursuing related claims, raising concerns about selective enforcement and presidential self-dealing.
On March 3, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14228, further amending duties addressing the synthetic opioid supply chain originating from China. The order modifies existing tariff or enforcement mechanisms related to Chinese opioid precursors and related materials. Confirmed direct impacts on Americans include altered costs for pharmaceutical inputs and potential effects on opioid treatment medication availability and pricing.
Executive Order 14226 amends duties and enforcement procedures addressing drug trafficking across the U.S.-Canada border. The order modifies federal agencies' responsibilities in intercepting illicit drugs entering from the north. It directly impacts border enforcement operations, drug interdiction efforts, and cross-border trade procedures.
The Trump administration in March 2025 began offering exemptions from key Clean Air Act provisions to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers, and other industrial facilities through a streamlined email-based process. The exemptions allow major polluters to bypass air quality regulations without formal public review or environmental impact assessment. This action directly reduces air quality protections for American communities near industrial facilities.
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14223 directing a national security review of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports. The order requires an assessment of import threats to domestic timber production and national security. Confirmed direct effects on Americans include potential tariffs or import restrictions on lumber and wood products, which could increase prices for construction materials, furniture, and paper products.
On March 1, 2025, the Trump administration signed Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. The order requires federal agencies to conduct official business in English and establishes English proficiency requirements for federal employees in certain positions. The confirmed direct impact includes changes to federal language services and potential alterations to multilingual assistance programs for non-English speakers accessing federal services.
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14225 directing increased timber harvesting on federal lands. The order expedites permitting for logging operations and reduces environmental review timelines on National Forests and Bureau of Land Management property. Confirmed direct impacts include accelerated timber sales on approximately 2 million acres of federal forest annually and reduced public comment periods for timber harvest plans.
On February 27, 2025, the Trump administration signed Notice 2025-04562 continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Ukraine, originally declared in 2022. The continuation extends the emergency powers and authorities associated with the Ukraine situation. The direct effect on Americans includes continued authority for emergency measures related to Ukraine policy, trade restrictions, and related sanctions enforcement.
Executive Order 14222 establishes a government-wide cost efficiency initiative under the Department of Government Efficiency framework. The order directs federal agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies. This affects federal spending, agency operations, and potentially federal workforce and benefit structures.
President Trump signed Executive Order 14220 on February 25, 2025, directing an investigation into copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The order requires the Department of Commerce to assess whether copper imports threaten national security and report findings within 60 days. Depending on findings, the order could lead to tariffs, quotas, or restrictions on copper imports, affecting prices and availability of copper for manufacturers, construction, and consumers.