Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed Memorandum 2025-02872 directing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs based on countries' tariff rates against U.S. goods. The memorandum instructs the U.S. Trade Representative to analyze tariff structures and recommend reciprocal duty rates. Americans importing goods, purchasing foreign products, and consumers face potential price increases pending tariff implementation details.
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell. Warsh, a former Fed governor and Trump ally, takes leadership of the central bank during economic uncertainty. This appointment gives Trump direct influence over monetary policy, interest rates, and banking regulation affecting all Americans.
Executive Order 14210 was signed on February 11, 2025, implementing a workforce optimization initiative under the Department of Government Efficiency. The order directs federal agencies to reduce headcount and streamline operations according to efficiency metrics established by the initiative. Confirmed direct impacts include federal employee furloughs, hiring freezes at multiple agencies, and reduced staffing in federal departments responsible for benefits processing, permitting, and regulatory functions.
On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14207 eliminating the Federal Executive Institute, a leadership training program for federal executives. The order directs the closure of the institute and discontinuation of its executive development programs. The confirmed direct impact is the termination of professional development training previously available to federal managers and senior civil servants.
On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed Proclamation 2025-02833 adjusting imports of steel into the United States. The proclamation modifies tariff rates on steel products entering the country. The confirmed direct impact includes changed pricing and availability of steel for American manufacturers, construction projects, and consumers purchasing steel-containing goods.
On February 10, 2025, Executive Order 14209 was signed directing a pause in enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The order suspends active FCPA investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission. The direct effect is that ongoing cases against American companies and individuals for foreign bribery have been halted pending review.
Executive Order 14200 was signed on February 5, 2025, amending duties and enforcement mechanisms related to synthetic opioid supply chains from China. The order modifies existing tariff and import protocols for substances and precursors identified as contributors to opioid trafficking. The confirmed direct impact includes changes to customs enforcement procedures and potential alterations to import costs for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers sourcing from China.
Executive Order 14196 was signed on February 3, 2025, directing the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to manage federal financial assets. The order specifies the fund's structure, governance, and investment parameters. The confirmed direct impact on Americans includes potential changes to how federal assets are managed and allocated, though implementation details and timeline remain in early stages.
President Trump signed legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending an 11-week partial government shutdown. The bill funds most DHS agencies including the Secret Service, Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA, with the exception of immigration enforcement agencies which Republicans plan to address separately. The shutdown's end restores full operations across critical homeland security functions.
On February 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14193 imposing duties on goods crossing the northern U.S. border, stated as a measure to address illicit drug flows. The order establishes tariffs on northern border trade. Direct impacts on Americans include potential increased costs for goods imported from Canada and potential changes to cross-border trade operations.