Trump teased an executive order to 'terminate' FEMA. Can he do that?
Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, according to federal law.
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Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persistABC News - 5d -
Trump teases executive order overhauling or nixing FEMA
President Trump on Friday teased signing an upcoming executive order targeting the Federal Emergency Management Agency that could overhaul or eliminate the entire agency. Trump, during a visit to ...The Hill - 1d -
What is US birthright citizenship and what does Trump’s executive order do?
Trump signed an order trying to end the right to citizenship for some children born in the US – here’s what to know. US judge blocks Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship As part of a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?
Eighteen states have sued the federal government over the executive order, showing the legal challenges the president will face.BBC News - 4d -
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persistABC News - 5d -
Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday delaying U.S. TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday clarified his stance on TikTok, writing in a post on Truth Social that he’d like to bring the app back online in the U.S. as soon as possible, even if there’s ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders
President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...The Hill - Jan. 9
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