Tag: Washington
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U.S. and China Commit to Tariff Reductions and Ongoing Trade Talks in Geneva Meeting
On May 12, 2025, the United States and China issued a joint statement following their economic and trade meeting in Geneva, emphasizing the importance of a sustainable and mutually beneficial bilateral trade relationship. Both nations agreed to reduce tensions by suspending 24 percentage points of additional tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, retaining…
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White House. Trump Turbocharges Mining Boom with 10 More Projects on Fast-Track Dashboard
President Trump is doubling down on America’s mineral muscle, with the White House announcing on May 2, 2025, that the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has slapped another 10 critical mineral projects onto the Federal Permitting Dashboard. This latest move, sparked by Trump’s Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production Executive Order, follows the first…
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White House. First 100 Days Trump’s Economy Memo
On April 29, 2025, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a memo detailing President Trump’s economic achievements in his first 100 days. The administration reported creating 345,000 jobs, with 54% in non-government sectors, including 9,000 manufacturing jobs, while cutting 15,000 federal jobs. The veteran unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, and March saw 228,000…
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White House. Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement
On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens,” aimed at empowering state and local law enforcement to combat crime and protect communities. The order establishes mechanisms to provide legal resources and indemnification for officers facing unjust expenses…
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White House. Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens
On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens,” asserting federal supremacy over immigration to address public safety and national security risks posed by illegal immigration, exacerbated by international cartels, transnational criminal organizations, and malign actors at the southern border. The order directs the Attorney…
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White House. Enforcing Commonsense Rules for America’s Truck Drivers
On April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” emphasizing the critical role of truck drivers in the U.S. economy and the necessity of English proficiency for safe commercial vehicle operation. The order mandates the enforcement of existing federal laws requiring…
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White House. Report to the President on Protecting Children from Surgical and Chemical Mutilation
On April 28, 2025, the White House issued a report detailing the implementation of Executive Order 14187, signed by President Trump on January 28, 2025, titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.” The report outlines actions taken to halt federal funding and support for chemical and surgical interventions on minors, which were previously promoted…
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White House Releases Over 10,000 Public Comments on AI Action Plan
On April 24, 2025, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced the publication of more than 10,000 public comments received in response to the Request for Information (RFI) for the AI Action Plan, as mandated by President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. Collected…
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White House. Trump Declares National Volunteer Week to Honor Service
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 20-26 as National Volunteer Week, celebrating the millions of Americans who strengthen communities through selfless service. Highlighting volunteers’ work in soup kitchens, shelters, schools, hospitals, and religious organizations, Trump praised their kindness and compassion as embodying the American spirit. The proclamation honors these role models…
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White House. Trump Launches AI Education Push for American Students
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to boost artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth, aiming to maintain U.S. leadership in the AI-driven future. The order establishes a White House Task Force, chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to promote AI literacy through…
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Trump Bans Disparate-Impact Rules to Restore Merit-Based Opportunity
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to eliminate disparate-impact liability, a legal theory that presumes discrimination when outcomes differ across racial or other groups, even without discriminatory intent. Labeling it unconstitutional and a threat to meritocracy, the order revokes prior approvals of Title VI regulations supporting such liability and…
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Trump Boosts HBCUs with New White House Initiative
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order launching the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), aimed at elevating these institutions as hubs of educational excellence and economic opportunity. The initiative, led by a presidentially appointed Executive Director, will partner with federal agencies, private companies, and philanthropy…
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White House. Trump Overhauls College Accreditation to End DEI Mandates
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order to reform the higher education accreditation system, targeting accreditors for approving low-quality institutions and enforcing discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) standards. With only 64% of students graduating within six years and nearly 25% of bachelor’s degrees yielding negative financial returns, Trump’s order…
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Trump Cracks Down on Hidden Foreign Cash in U.S. Universities
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to enforce transparency in foreign funding at American universities, targeting undisclosed billions flowing into campuses. Citing lax enforcement of the Higher Education Act’s Section 117, which mandates reporting of significant foreign gifts, Trump highlighted a study showing universities failed to disclose over half…
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Trump’s Second Term Sparks Trillions in U.S. Investment
Since President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, his push to revive American industry has unleashed a flood of over $3 trillion in U.S. investments, fueling job creation and innovation. Major players like Softbank, OpenAI, and Oracle are driving Project Stargate with a $500 billion commitment to AI infrastructure, while Apple and NVIDIA…
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White House. Trump Orders Military Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
President Donald J. Trump, in a March 28, 2025, letter to congressional leaders, announced large-scale U.S. military strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, citing their attacks on U.S. forces and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The president directed the Department of Defense to deploy additional combat-equipped forces to the Middle East, including air and…
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White House. Presidential Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
On April 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order to revitalize the U.S. seafood industry by addressing overregulation, unfair trade practices, and illegal fishing. The order mandates the Secretary of Commerce to review and reduce burdensome regulations within 30 days, in collaboration with Regional Fishery Management Councils, to enhance domestic fishing and…
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Trump Orders Major Review to Cut U.S. Dependence on Foreign Critical Minerals
President Trump just launched a big move to protect America’s economy and national security by taking on one of its most hidden vulnerabilities: critical minerals. These are the rare and essential materials needed to build everything from smartphones to fighter jets — and right now, the U.S. relies heavily on a few foreign countries (especially…
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Trump Ends Outdated Office Space Rules — Letting the Government Save Money and Work Smarter
President Trump signed a new order to change how the federal government picks its office space. For decades, old rules from the Carter and Clinton administrations forced agencies to rent expensive offices in busy downtown areas, even if cheaper and more practical locations were available. Trump’s new policy cancels those rules, giving federal agencies more…
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U.S. and Iran Hold Constructive Talks in Oman, White House Confirms
On April 13, 2025, the White House announced that U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima held productive diplomatic talks in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi. The meeting, hosted by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, focused on resolving U.S.-Iran tensions through peaceful dialogue. Envoy Witkoff…