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This executive order addresses the growing concern of overcriminalization in federal regulations. With tens of thousands of complex rules—many carrying criminal penalties—it calls for greater transparency, accountability, and fairness in…

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This executive order aims to eliminate regulatory roadblocks that slow the domestic production of critical medicines. It directs multiple federal agencies—including the FDA, EPA, and Army Corps of Engineers—to streamline…

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The President has launched a sweeping directive to eliminate federal regulations that stifle competition and entrench monopolies. Executive Order 14267 mandates a comprehensive agency review to identify rules that block…

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This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize commercially available products and services over custom-developed, government-unique solutions to reduce waste and increase efficiency in procurement. Agencies are now required to…

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This executive order renews a comprehensive campaign to lower prescription drug prices by prioritizing patient access, transparency, and market competition. It directs federal agencies to reform Medicare drug negotiations, stabilize…

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This executive order directs a return to discipline policies rooted in student behavior rather than statistical disparities by race. It overturns recent federal guidance that encouraged schools to evaluate disciplinary…

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This executive order seeks to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in federal enforcement, regulation, and civil rights law interpretation. It asserts that disparate-impact frameworks—where unequal outcomes may be viewed…

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This executive order mandates stronger enforcement of foreign funding disclosure laws at U.S. colleges and universities. It aims to close gaps in compliance with Section 117 of the Higher Education…

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This executive order overhauls how federal agencies evaluate newly hired employees by requiring active certification of a worker’s performance before they gain permanent status. Under the new Civil Service Rule…

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A new Executive Order issued on May 1, 2025, directs the immediate cessation of federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The administration argues…

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This executive order aims to reinforce state and local law enforcement by enhancing legal protections, increasing funding, and reversing restrictions that hinder police operations. It calls for the provision of…

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Executive Order 14265 launches a sweeping reform of the U.S. defense acquisition system, aiming to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to the military with greater speed and flexibility. The order prioritizes the…

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Executive Order 14255 establishes the United States Investment Accelerator to streamline large-scale investment—domestic and foreign—by cutting through regulatory red tape. Housed within the Department of Commerce, the Accelerator will support…

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As the healthcare landscape shifts, securing diverse funding is essential to sustain primary care research. This resource offers guidance on tapping into federal agencies, foundations, healthcare systems, and even private…

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This memorandum, issued by the Secretary of Defense, formally initiates the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy (NDS). It emphasizes alignment with President Trump’s vision of “America First” and…

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