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Trump’s plan to boost domestic glyphosate production triggers swift backlash from MAHA allies, who warn the move would harm public health and exacerbate tensions over pesticide policy within his coalition.
A small group of Trump-era officials, led by Russell Vought and Jeffrey Clark, spent 16 years plotting to wipe out federal climate efforts. With Republicans nearing power, their strategy to dismantle climate rules—drafting executive orders to roll back EPA authority—seems close to realization, according to The New York Times' reporting based on documents and interviews.
On National Women and Girls in Sports Day, the White House celebrates female athletes, reaffirms Title IX protections, and pledges to uphold fair, safe opportunities for women in athletics at all levels, citing executive orders to enforce Title IX and preserve scholarships while restricting participation of men in women’s sports in programs receiving federal funds.
Bill Scher argues that Trump’s second term moved quickly to redefine the presidency through sweeping executive actions, tariffs, and aggressive foreign policy, but most changes are reversible and do not constitute lasting legacies. A future administration could roll back tariffs, rebuild a gutted federal bureaucracy, and restore a rules-based liberal international order, though restoring public trust and attracting durable civil service talent will be challenging. The piece also advocates reviving a Kennedy-era ethos of public service to renew government legitimacy after Trump.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger opened her term by signing 10 Day 1 executive actions focused on lowering costs and shifting away from Youngkin-era policies, covering affordability, health-care financing, housing, and inclusive education, while rescinding the immigration-enforcement directive and expanding the chief of staff’s powers. The package signals a Democratic preference for targeted reforms over broad general-fund spending and establishes a health-financing task force to navigate federal funding risks.
Gov. Spanberger signed 10 executive orders on her first day in office aimed at making Virginia more affordable in health care and housing, with accompanying actions on public education, healthcare efficiency, and economic protections.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced two executive orders aimed at accelerating shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness and improving bus reliability along Denny Way. The shelter-focused order directs city departments to identify barriers and fast-track expansion, prioritizing city-owned land and coordination with regional partners, while the transit-focused order tasks SDOT with delivering a detailed plan and timeline for at least one transit-priority improvement on Denny Way by April 17. More housing and transit actions are expected in coming months.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revoked several executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, including those related to immigration, antisemitism, and divestment from Israel, citing a need to focus on community protection and addressing hate crimes, while facing criticism from Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Mamdani, the new mayor, defends eliminating executive orders related to antisemitism and Israel, emphasizing efforts to combat hate and division in the city, while facing criticism from some Jewish community members over his past comments and policies.
New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several of his predecessor's orders related to antisemitism and Israel, while focusing on housing initiatives, signaling a shift in policy and priorities early in his administration.
New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, on his second day in office, engaged with commuters on the subway, opposed the fare hike, and signed executive orders focused on addressing the city's housing crisis, including reviving tenant protections and establishing housing task forces.
In 2025, President Trump dominated headlines with aggressive policies, issuing a record number of executive orders, pushing boundary-pushing immigration and trade measures, and implementing a costly tax law, but faced declining popularity due to economic concerns, rising inflation, and public dissatisfaction, despite technological advances like AI gaining widespread adoption.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced he will proceed with the city council's alternate budget, which he opposes, and signed two executive orders to regulate city debt sales and police overtime spending, emphasizing fiscal discipline and transparency amid ongoing budget debates.
Governor Tim Walz signed two executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota, including creating a safety council and promoting awareness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, after legislative efforts to pass stricter gun laws stalled. The orders received mixed reactions, with Democrats supporting the steps and Republicans criticizing them as insufficient and politically motivated.
Virginia's governor-elect Abigail Spanberger plans to focus on affordability issues through executive orders on day one, intends to reverse some of Youngkin's policies, and emphasizes collaboration with the legislature to address high costs in housing, healthcare, and energy, while also preparing to challenge federal actions she views as harmful to Virginians.