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A coalition of Democratic groups and lawmakers filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging an executive order from Donald Trump that seeks to impose new restrictions on voting by mail, setting up a major legal battle over control of U.S. elections. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, argues …

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping series of executive orders aimed at eliminating cashless bail policies in the nation’s capital and across the United States, escalating his efforts to portray Democrats as weak on crime ahead of 2026’s midterm elections. “We’re ending it, but we’re starting by ending …

The Trump administration was dealt a rapid succession of legal defeats this week, with federal judges across the country halting multiple executive orders related to immigration enforcement, election integrity, and crackdowns on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education. The administration is currently facing over 170 lawsuits tied to …

President Donald Trump signed a series of education-focused orders Wednesday related to accreditation in higher education, school discipline policies, historically Black colleges and universities, artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. The executive orders are the latest in a slew of efforts from Trump to dramatically reshape the federal role …

Before his inauguration, Donald Trump promised to issue a total of 100 or so executive orders once he regained the presidency. These orders reset government policy on everything from immigration enforcement to diversity initiatives to environmental regulation. They also aim to undo much of Joe Biden’s presidential legacy. Trump is …

On Saturday, Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as Virginia’s 74th Governor. He’s the first Republican governor in the state in over a decade. Youngkin defeated former Democratic Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in November of last year. Just hours after being sworn in, Youngkin signed nine executive orders and two executive …

President Joe Biden spent his first day in office signing executive orders for COVID-19 relief. “Our national strategy is comprehensive. It’s based on science, not politics. It’s based on truth, not denial, and it’s detailed,” Biden said. President Biden wants to vaccinate 100 million Americans in his first 100 days. …

On Wednesday, President Joe Biden immediately began to undo several of  Donald Trump‘s administration’s policies by signing 17 executive orders. Biden started to take action during his first few hours in the office. The 17 executive orders will cover pandemic response, economic recovery, and diversity. Here’s is a breakdown of Biden’s …

Last week President-elect Joe Biden outlined an ambitious $1.9 trillion COVID-19 and economic relief plan, which included a new round of direct payments to Americans, more aid for the unemployed, additional support for small businesses, states, and local governments, and Increased funding for vaccinations and testing. While that proposal will …