In the Courts
TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,930 days ago
💰 Economy
Executive Order 13836 was signed on May 25, 2018, directing federal agencies to renegotiate or terminate collective bargaining agreements with federal employee unions and implement new bargaining procedures. The order shortened the period for contract negotiations, limited the scope of negotiable subjects, and reduced official time granted to union representatives. Federal employees in covered positions experienced changes to their union representation rights and contract terms.
In the Courts
TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,930 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 25, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13837, requiring federal agencies to track and report how much paid time employees spend on union activities. The order mandates agencies establish procedures to monitor union representational work performed during paid federal time and implement new restrictions on union access to federal facilities and employee time. The confirmed effect is that federal employees' union representation time became subject to direct agency monitoring and reporting, and agencies reduced union access to facilities and employee contact during work hours.
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TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,930 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 25, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13838, which exempted recreational services on federal lands from the prevailing wage requirements established in Executive Order 13658. The order eliminated the requirement that companies providing recreational services on federal property pay workers the prevailing wage for their region. This reduced labor costs for contractors providing services like campground management, equipment rentals, and recreational facilities on federal lands, directly lowering operating expenses for private companies managing these services.
In the Courts
TERM 1
May 25, 2018 · 2,930 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On May 25, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13839, which modified federal employee removal procedures and reduced due process protections in the civil service system. The order shortened the notice period for adverse actions against federal employees from 30 days to 7 days, reduced the period for performance-based removals from 120 days to 30 days, and limited appeal rights. The direct effect was expedited removal of federal employees in covered positions without prior full due process review.
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TERM 1
May 24, 2018 · 2,931 days ago
💰 Economy
On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13825 directing federal agencies to streamline regulations governing commercial space activities and licensing. The order instructed the Department of Commerce and other agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on commercial space companies, including those engaged in satellite launches, space stations, and lunar activities. The confirmed effect was expedited licensing timelines for commercial space ventures and reduced compliance requirements for private space companies seeking federal authorization.
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TERM 1
May 21, 2018 · 2,934 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 21, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13835, expanding sanctions on Venezuela by prohibiting additional financial transactions and dealings with the Venezuelan government and specified entities. The order expanded restrictions on U.S. persons and entities conducting business with Venezuela, affecting American companies with Venezuelan operations and limiting financial flows between the two countries. Americans with business interests, investments, or financial accounts in Venezuela faced new restrictions on transactions and asset access.
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TERM 1
May 18, 2018 · 2,937 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 18, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq, originally declared in 2003. The continuation extends emergency powers related to Iraq operations. The direct impact on Americans includes continued authorization for emergency spending and executive powers related to Iraq military and stabilization operations without standard congressional appropriations processes.
Expired
TERM 1
May 18, 2018 · 2,937 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Proclamation 10372 on May 18, 2018, designating the week of May 20-26, 2018 as World Trade Week. The proclamation calls for observance of the week to recognize the importance of trade to the U.S. economy. The proclamation itself creates no new policy, tariffs, or trade agreements—it is a ceremonial designation with no direct binding effect on American commerce or regulations.
Expired
TERM 1
May 18, 2018 · 2,937 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-11377 on May 18, 2018, following a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas that killed 10 people. The proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff as a period of national mourning. This is a ceremonial action with no direct legislative or regulatory impact on Americans.
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TERM 1
May 17, 2018 · 2,938 days ago
💰 Economy
Executive Order 13834 was signed on May 17, 2018, directing federal agencies to establish Regulatory Reform Officers and review regulations for potential elimination or modification to reduce compliance costs. The order required agencies to identify regulations imposing costs on the economy and submit plans to repeal or revise them. The confirmed direct impact included agencies across the federal government conducting systematic regulatory reviews, resulting in the elimination or modification of hundreds of regulations through 2020, affecting areas including environmental protection, labor standards, and financial oversight.