Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2025-01905 implementing a federal hiring freeze. The freeze halts new federal employee hiring across most executive branch agencies, except for military and national security positions. The immediate confirmed effect is suspension of pending job offers and halted recruitment for vacant federal positions.
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2025-01906 directing a freeze on pending federal regulatory actions. The freeze halts the issuance and effective date of regulations that have not yet taken effect. The immediate effect is that dozens of pending rules across federal agencies are suspended pending review, affecting regulatory implementation timelines across healthcare, environmental, labor, and financial sectors.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14159 directing enhanced border security and immigration enforcement operations. The order activates military and federal resources for border operations and increases Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. Confirmed effects include increased deportation operations, deployment of armed forces to the southern border, and expanded detention capacity.
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the OECD Global Tax Deal, a 2021 agreement establishing a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate. The withdrawal removes U.S. participation in coordinated international tax enforcement that was designed to prevent corporations from shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions. Americans may see changes in corporate tax competition between countries and potential effects on federal revenue from multinational corporations.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to accelerate review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine for medical treatment. The order aims to speed access to psychedelic-based therapies, particularly for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans. The reform could expand availability of these treatments to Americans seeking alternative mental health interventions.
President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research on psychedelic drugs for treating mental health disorders. The order aims to expedite clinical trials and regulatory pathways for these substances. This could expand treatment options for Americans suffering from depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
President Trump announced tariffs increasing to 25 percent on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, effective the following week. Trump claimed the EU failed to comply with existing trade agreements. The tariffs will increase costs for American consumers purchasing European vehicles and potentially affect the automotive industry.
The Trump administration issued a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, which allows non-American ships to transport goods between U.S. ports. The administration stated that data showed the waiver significantly increased fuel supply reaching American consumers, helping to lower fuel prices.
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery, dozens of shipping firms, and vessels with Hong Kong ties to disrupt Iran's oil exports. The action targets Iran's main revenue stream ahead of US-Iran negotiations. Americans may face higher oil prices and increased geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets.
The Trump administration extended a waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products through May 16, reversing its earlier stated position. The license was issued amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. This action affects global oil markets and U.S. energy policy, potentially impacting gas prices and inflation for American consumers.