Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rescinded a rule requiring DHS expenditures over $100,000 to be personally approved by his office. This streamlines the agency's approval process and reduces bureaucratic delays. The action is intended to accelerate FEMA relief efforts and emergency response capabilities.
The Trump administration ordered thousands of legal immigrants awaiting asylum rulings to be deported to countries where they have no established ties or connections. The policy affects asylum seekers currently living in the U.S. while their cases are pending. It has created significant limbo situations for vulnerable populations seeking refuge.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice discontinued approximately 23,000 pending criminal investigations following Pam Bondi's appointment as attorney general. This shift redirected prosecutorial resources toward immigration enforcement, halting cases involving nursing home abuse, labor union fraud, and cryptocurrency fraud investigations. The action significantly reduced federal criminal prosecution capacity across non-immigration cases.
President Trump signed Executive Order 14148 on January 20, 2025, rescinding previously issued executive orders deemed harmful by the administration. The order reverses various regulatory actions and directives from the prior administration. The direct impact includes changes to federal policy implementation across multiple agencies and potential modifications to regulations affecting American businesses and citizens.
Executive Order 14153 signed on January 20, 2025, aims to expand resource extraction and development in Alaska. The order removes restrictions on oil, gas, and mineral exploration on federal lands and waters. This directly impacts Alaska's economy and Native communities while potentially affecting environmental protections and wildlife habitats.
Executive Order 14159 signed on January 20, 2025, establishes immigration enforcement policies and border security measures. The order directs federal agencies to implement stricter immigration enforcement procedures and deportation protocols. It directly impacts immigration enforcement operations, asylum processing, and border control operations across the United States.
Executive Order 14160, signed on January 20, 2025, modifies policies related to American citizenship. The order aims to alter the interpretation and application of citizenship standards. The direct impact on Americans includes changes to citizenship eligibility and naturalization procedures.
Executive Order 14165 was signed on January 20, 2025, implementing border security measures and enforcement policies. The order directs federal agencies to strengthen border control operations and immigration enforcement. It directly impacts immigration enforcement, border communities, and individuals seeking entry to the United States.
Executive Order 14161 signed on January 20, 2025, establishes enhanced measures to protect the United States from foreign terrorists and national security threats. The order directs federal agencies to implement stricter screening, vetting, and security protocols for foreign nationals and asylum seekers. The executive action impacts immigration processing, border security procedures, and may affect visa approvals and refugee admissions.
Executive Order 14167 signed on January 20, 2025, clarifies the military's authority and role in protecting U.S. territorial integrity. The order establishes protocols for military deployment and operations related to domestic territorial defense. Direct impacts include potential changes to military command structures and deployment procedures affecting armed forces operations.