Tracking Trumps Executive Orders
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The legal blowback to Trump's executive orders
The judicial branch is reviewing legal challenges to President Trump's sweeping executive actions, which could lead to rulings against some of his decisions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Legal challenges to Trump executive orders
President Trump is pressing forward with his efforts to set his agenda in motion, despite several legal challenges to his flurry of executive orders. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.CBS News - 6d -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders
Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge the number of actions President Donald Trump has issued since he took office.ABC News - Feb. 8 -
A Guide to the Lawsuits Against the Trump Executive Orders
Dozens of suits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Fourth judge blocks Trump’s birthright executive order
A fourth federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., yet another blow to the president’s controversial idea. In a pair of lawsuits, U.S. ...The Hill - 6d -
Federal Courts Are the Frontline for Those Opposing Trump Executive Orders
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Third judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order
A third federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship, dealing another stark blow to the controversial directive. U.S. District Judge ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante agreed to grant a preliminary injunction sought by immigrant-rights groups.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump signs executive order empowering DOGE; what's next for the Middle East
President Trump welcomed the king of Jordan to the White House on Tuesday, just one day after threatening to withhold aid to the Middle Eastern nation if it does not take in Palestinian refugees. ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Fears of potential constitutional crisis amid challenges to Trump executive orders
President Trump has signed a barrage of executive orders since taking office for his second term, but many have been blocked in federal courts. That's causing some critics to wonder if his orders ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
High School Trans Athletes Challenge Trump’s Executive Order in New Hampshire
A lawsuit appears to be the first challenge to the constitutionality of an executive order barring trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
What to know about Trump's executive order on foreign bribery practices
President Trump is pausing a federal law that criminalized foreign bribery practices among U.S. citizens and businesses. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump counselor Alina Habba warns of "repercussions" for defying executive orders
As President Trump signs executive order after executive order, the number of lawsuits the administration faces is also ticking up. Alina Habba, senior counselor to the president, warns that those ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump signs executive order to impose reciprocal tariffs – US politics live
US president says ‘whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them’ in long-trailed announcement. Donald Trump said he plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Thursday ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
Judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care executive orders nationwide
BALTIMORE — A federal judge Thursday blocked parts of two executive orders issued by President Trump that collectively seek to restrict gender-affirming care. U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson at ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Trump's executive orders cause 'chaos' at the VA, some staffers say
President Donald Trump has implemented a flurry of executive orders and policies that have touched nearly every corner of the federal government, and the Department of Veterans Affair has not been ...NBC News - 6d -
4th federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin is the fourth federal judge to block President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.CBS News - 6d -
Watch: Trump signs executive order at Mar-a-Lago expanding IVF
President Trump gave a press briefing Tuesday afternoon while in Florida. The president was slated to sign an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). "The Order directs ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump signs executive order asking for recommendations on lowering IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to find ways to reduce the high cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The order directs the Domestic ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump signs executive order aimed at reducing IVF costs
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.CBS News - 1d -
Trump signs executive order on IVF, takes questions on Ukraine and more
President Trump spoke from Florida after signing multiple executive orders Tuesday afternoon focusing on expanding access to in vitro fertilization, "radical transparency" for government agencies ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to help families hoping to expand their families through in vitro fertilization by reducing costs for the procedureABC News - 1d -
Civil rights groups sue Trump over anti-DEIA executive orders
Three civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday charging that three of President Trump’s executive orders attacking DEIA in the federal government hinder their ability to help ...NBC News - 20h -
Trump signs executive order targeting ‘benefits for illegal aliens’
US president issues order aimed at preventing taxpayer dollars supporting illegal immigration and another designed to get rid of regulations. Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ...The Guardian - 15h -
Trump's executive orders tread a perilous path through the courts
President Trump has used executive orders to freeze federal programs and agencies, sparking clashes with courts and raising questions about the constitutionality of his actions.The Hill - 5h -
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Trump signs executive order giving DOGE more power, Elon Musk takes questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give DOGE more power while tech billionaire Elon Musk spoke with reporters in the Oval Office. “We post our actions to the DOGE handle on X and ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
New York doctor says he'll continue providing transition care despite Trump executive order
As legal battles are fought over an executive order restricting transgender care for patients younger than 19, some clinics are continuing to provide the care while others are backing off.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Trump signs executive order stripping funds from schools requiring COVID-19 vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to defund schools and other education agencies that require COVID-19 vaccines for students and staff. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump signs executive order to give White House power over regulatory agencies
President Trump has signed an executive order meant to give him more control over regulatory government agencies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.CBS News - 1d -
A legal look at Trump's executive sprint
As President Trump tests the traditional limits of presidential power, Georgetown University legal scholar and constitutional expert Stephen Vladeck discusses what's legal, what's unprecedented, ...CBS News - 3d -
The messy reality of biological sex can’t be defined by executive order
Classification in biology is messy, and there are always exceptions to human-made rules.The Hill - 2d -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - 6h -
Outrage as Trump cites ‘emergency’ to fast-track fossil fuel projects
Activists warn new designation for projects such as pipelines threatens US wetlands and waters. Environmentalists were outraged on Wednesday after the Trump administration moved to fast-track ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump administration identifies hundreds of energy projects that could be fast-tracked
The Trump administration has identified hundreds of “emergency” energy projects whose approvals could be fast-tracked. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated its website to put hundreds of ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation
The decision is the latest in President Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigrants, including people whom the Biden administration had authorized to remain in the country.The New York Times - 35m -
Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - Feb. 7 -
On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation.MarketWatch - Feb. 9