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Executive Order 14332: Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking

Executive Order 14332: Improving Oversight of...

This Executive Order aims to overhaul the way federal grants are reviewed and awarded, ensuring taxpayer dollars align with national priorities. It sets stricter oversight, reduces redundant or low-value projects,…

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Executive Order 14331: Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans

Executive Order 14331: Guaranteeing Fair Banking...

This executive order takes aim at “politicized or unlawful debanking,” where financial institutions restrict services based on political or religious beliefs, or lawful business activities they disfavor. It directs federal…

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Executive Order 14330: Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors

Executive Order 14330: Democratizing Access to...

This executive order aims to open the door for millions of 401(k) participants to invest in alternative assets—options long available to wealthy investors and public pension plans. It directs the…

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Digital Identity Guidelines

Digital Identity Guidelines

Verifying identity in the digital age is more than a checkbox—it’s a foundational element of trust. NIST’s updated 800-63A-4 offers detailed guidance for federal agencies and organizations on secure, privacy-respecting…

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Consultation with State, Local, and Tribal Governments in Regulatory Policymaking

Consultation with State, Local, and Tribal...

Meaningful collaboration with state, local, and tribal governments isn’t just good governance—it’s essential for effective regulatory outcomes. This report explores how federal agencies can improve consultation processes, reduce burdens, and…

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Executive Order 14324: Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Executive Order 14324: Suspending Duty-Free De...

In response to persistent national security and public health threats—including the trafficking of illicit drugs—Executive Order 14324 suspends duty-free de minimis import privileges globally. The order targets shipments from Canada,…

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Sex Codes “M” or “F” in Systems

Sex Codes “M” or “F” in Systems

A recent executive order is changing how air carriers report traveler information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Starting July 14, 2025, carriers must ensure that only “M” or “F”…

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Cybersecurity: Implementation of the 2015 Information Sharing Act

Cybersecurity: Implementation of the 2015...

Nearly a decade after its passage, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 continues to play a pivotal role in how cyber threat data is exchanged across federal and nonfederal…

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Enforcing Religious Freedom in Prisons

Enforcing Religious Freedom in Prisons

This report examines how the U.S. Department of Justice enforces the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) to protect the religious rights of incarcerated individuals. Despite legal safeguards,…

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No FEAR Act Report for Fiscal Year 2024

No FEAR Act Report for Fiscal Year 2024

The CFPB’s FY 2024 No FEAR Act Report highlights the agency’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and equal opportunity in the federal workplace. The report details complaints filed, processing timelines, and…

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Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign- Controlled Energy Sources

Executive Order 14315: Ending Market Distorting...

This Executive Order seeks to phase out federal subsidies for wind and solar energy, citing concerns over grid reliability, fiscal responsibility, and foreign-controlled supply chains. It tasks the Departments of…

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Executive Order 14312: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions

Executive Order 14312: Providing for the...

In response to recent changes in Syria’s leadership and policy direction, the President has revoked multiple long-standing sanctions targeting the former Assad regime. This executive order aims to support a…

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Executive Order 14310: Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

Executive Order 14310: Further Extending the...

The enforcement delay on TikTok has been extended once again, now through September 17, 2025. This pause means the Department of Justice will not penalize companies for distributing or maintaining…

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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

The 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report highlights both progress and growing global challenges in combating illicit drug trafficking. While U.S. overdose deaths declined for the first time in years,…

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Executive Order 14148: Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions

Executive Order 14148: Initial Rescissions of...

Executive Order 14148, issued in January 2025, rescinds dozens of prior executive actions that the current administration deemed inflationary, divisive, or harmful to national interests. The order specifically targets policies…

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