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Conservative Drive to Dismantle Federal Climate Rules Nears Realization
politics16 days ago

Conservative Drive to Dismantle Federal Climate Rules Nears Realization

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.

White House Reaffirms Title IX Protections and Equal Opportunity in Women’s Sports
politics21 days ago

White House Reaffirms Title IX Protections and Equal Opportunity in Women’s Sports

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.

A Transient Presidency: Trump’s Short-Lived Second Term
politics1 month ago

A Transient Presidency: Trump’s Short-Lived Second Term

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.

Spanberger Signals Progressive Shift with 10 Day-One Executive Actions in Virginia
politics1 month ago

Spanberger Signals Progressive Shift with 10 Day-One Executive Actions in Virginia

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.

Seattle Mayor Unveils Two Executive Orders to Speed Shelter and Transit
local1 month ago

Seattle Mayor Unveils Two Executive Orders to Speed Shelter and Transit

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.

Trump’s Return: Key Highlights and Impact in 2025
opinion2 months ago

Trump’s Return: Key Highlights and Impact in 2025

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.

Gov. Walz Uses Executive Orders to Address Gun Violence Amid Legislative Deadlock
politics2 months ago

Gov. Walz Uses Executive Orders to Address Gun Violence Amid Legislative Deadlock

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 Focuses on Affordability and Transition Priorities
politics3 months ago

Virginia's Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger Focuses on Affordability and Transition Priorities

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.