The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to immigration enforcement policies on Jan. 21, 2025, marking a sharp departure from previous administrations’ approaches. Key Policy Changes Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives that will have far-reaching impacts on immigration enforcement across the United States: Administration’s Rationale […]
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Presidential Power in Action: Understanding the Scope and Impact of Executive Orders
Executive orders are official directives issued by the President of the United States to manage federal government operations. They carry the force of law and are based on the president’s constitutional authority or powers delegated by Congress. These orders can range from routine administrative matters to significant policy shifts. Power […]
IRS Announces Start of 2025 Tax Season with Enhanced Tools and Services
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set Monday, January 27, 2025, as the official start date for the nation’s 2025 tax season. This year’s filing season brings a host of improvements and expanded services aimed at modernizing the tax filing process and assisting taxpayers. Key Highlights Expanded Direct File Program: The […]
Trump Issues Executive Order to Assist States in Securing Lethal Injection Supplies for Executions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office, aiming to expand the use of capital punishment in the United States. The order, part of a broader package of immigration and law enforcement measures, directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” […]
Trump Administration Shuts Down CBP One App, Impacting Asylum Seekers at U.S. Border
The CBP One app, once a crucial tool for asylum seekers at the U.S. southern border, has been shut down by the Trump administration, marking a significant shift in immigration policy. CBP App Background The CBP One app, introduced by the Biden administration in January 2023, was designed to provide […]
President Trump Rescinds Biden’s Executive Order on Prescription Drug Costs: What It Means for Americans
In a move that could significantly impact millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rescinding former President Biden’s Executive Order 14087, which was implemented to lower prescription drug costs for Americans. The rescinded order, signed by Biden on Oct.14, 2022, aimed to address the challenges many […]
Controversial Executive Order Challenges U.S. Birthright Citizenship, ACLU Responds with Lawsuit
President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at redefining the scope of birthright citizenship in the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. The order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” seeks to limit automatic citizenship for certain categories of individuals born in the United States. At […]
Trump Withdraws U.S. from Paris Agreement and WHO on First Day Back in Office
In a series of executive actions on his first day back in office, President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the United States from both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement. These moves mark a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and environmental stance, potentially […]
Trump Administration Revamps White House Website, Removes Spanish-Language Version
Just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, the Spanish-language version of the White House website disappeared, leaving visitors with a 404 error message. The Spanish version of whitehouse.gov, which had been accessible at https://www.whitehouse.gov/es/, was still operational on the morning of Jan. […]
ReproductiveRights.gov Goes Offline Hours After Trump’s Inauguration
The government website ReproductiveRights.gov, launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a public awareness campaign, has gone offline following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The website, which was active as recently as January 15, 2025, provided comprehensive information on access to abortion […]