Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
Executive Order 14399 requires citizenship verification procedures for federal election participation. The order implements new documentation and authentication requirements at polling locations and for voter registration. It directly impacts voter access and election administration across all states.
Executive Order 14385 signed on February 6, 2026 establishes enhanced security measures targeting criminal actors and public safety threats. The order expands law enforcement powers and surveillance capabilities to address national security concerns. It directly impacts Americans through increased police authority and potential surveillance of citizens.
The Trump administration implemented sweeping restrictions on press access to Department of Defense facilities, requiring journalists to have official escorts while on Pentagon grounds. The New York Times filed a second lawsuit arguing the policy violates the First Amendment and is unconstitutional. The restrictions significantly limit independent reporting on defense operations and military activities.
Executive Order 14343 further excludes certain federal employees and positions from the federal labor-management relations program. The order restricts collective bargaining rights and union representation for additional federal workers. This impacts federal employees' ability to organize and negotiate workplace conditions through unions.
This memorandum restricts federal grantees from using appropriated funds for illegal lobbying and partisan political activity. It requires federal agencies to enforce compliance and potentially claw back funds used for prohibited activities. The action could limit advocacy funding for nonprofits and organizations receiving federal grants.
Executive Order 14340 eliminates cashless bail policies in the District of Columbia, requiring bail to be set in monetary form. The order aims to enforce stricter bail conditions and increase pretrial detention. It directly impacts DC residents and defendants by changing bail procedures in local courts.
The Supreme Court overturned 90 years of precedent by ruling that the president can unilaterally fire leaders of independent agencies and commissions without cause. The decision dramatically expands executive power over regulatory bodies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, and Securities and Exchange Commission. Labor advocates, unions, and consumer protection groups warn the ruling enables dismantling of independent oversight and consumer safeguards.
President Trump signed Executive Order 14300 on May 23, 2025, directing a comprehensive reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's operations and regulatory framework. The order aims to streamline NRC processes and reduce what the administration characterizes as excessive regulatory burden on nuclear energy facilities. The directive impacts nuclear power plant operators, energy companies, and potentially affects nuclear safety standards and licensing timelines across the United States.
Executive Order 14301 reformed nuclear reactor testing protocols at the Department of Energy. The order streamlines testing procedures and regulatory frameworks for nuclear reactors. This impacts energy production efficiency, nuclear industry operations, and domestic energy policy.
President Trump named William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte has been instrumental in referring Trump's political opponents for prosecution on mortgage fraud charges. The appointment centralizes intelligence oversight under an ally without Senate confirmation requirements.