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• Trump signs four orders revitalizing coal industry — Trump signed four executive orders aimed at reviving the coal industry. Using emergency authority, the orders allow some older coal-fired power plants scheduled for retirement to keep producing electricity, justified as needed to meet increased energy demands from datacenters, artificial intelligence, and electric cars. The administration claims the order "slashes unnecessary regulations that targeted the beautiful, clean coal."
• Trump expands tree cutting on public lands — Trump ordered an expansion in tree-cutting across 280 million acres (113 million hectares) of national forests and other public lands. The order calls for reversing "heavy-handed federal policies" and increasing "domestic timber production to protect our national and economic security." The order evades rules to protect endangered species and raises the prospect of chainsaws razing some of the most ecologically important trees in the US.
• Trump signs order boosting deep-sea mining industry — Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry as part of efforts to offset China's control of the critical minerals industry. The order seeks to increase US production of nickel, copper, and other critical minerals used across the economy, extracted from the ocean floor.

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• Trump orders USDA to remove climate crisis websites — The Trump administration ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take down websites documenting or referencing the climate crisis. This directive affected several sites, including the United States Forest Service's Climate Change Resource Center, which provided resources and research on climate adaptation. The USDA instructed its website managers to archive or unpublish these pages, with a deadline to list mentions for further review. This move is part of broader executive orders reshaping federal policies on climate change and environmental protections.

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• Trump signs order dismantling Department of Education — Trump signed an order that would begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. The order attempts to circumvent the need to obtain congressional approval to formally close a federal department. Trump stated "My administration will take all lawful steps to shut down the department. We're going to shut it down and shut it down as quickly as possible. It's doing us no good."

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• RFK Jr testifies in Senate confirmation hearing — Robert F Kennedy Jr, nominated by Donald Trump for the position of health secretary, testified in a US Senate confirmation hearing. During the hearing, Kennedy faced scrutiny over his changed stance on abortion, having previously identified as "pro-choice" but now aligning with Trump's view that "every abortion is a tragedy." Kennedy pledged to investigate the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, despite its established safety record. His testimony highlighted a significant shift in his position on reproductive rights, raising questions about his consistency and commitment to women's reproductive freedom.
• RFK Jr's Senate confirmation hearing for health secretary — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as health secretary. During the hearing, Democrats challenged Kennedy on his past statements regarding vaccines, accusing him of spreading misinformation. Kennedy defended his position, stating he supports certain vaccines but believes none are universally safe and effective. The hearing highlighted concerns over Kennedy's controversial views on public health issues, including vaccines, which have put him at odds with mainstream medical consensus. Despite the opposition, Kennedy's confirmation vote is scheduled for the following week.
• RFK Jr's Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Senators from both parties pressed him on his past statements regarding vaccines, particularly his claims linking vaccines to autism, which contradict established scientific consensus. Despite the scrutiny, Kennedy avoided giving clear answers, leading to frustration among committee members. His nomination has sparked significant opposition from medical professionals and Nobel laureates concerned about his controversial views on vaccines.
• RFK Jr promises to resign from anti-vaccine roles if confirmed — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has promised to resign from his roles at Children's Health Defense and other consultancies if confirmed. This move comes as he faces scrutiny for his past anti-vaccine rhetoric and activities. His confirmation hearings are set to take place amid concerns from public health experts about his potential influence on vaccine policies. Kennedy's past involvement in anti-vaccine activism has been financially lucrative, raising concerns about his ability to impartially oversee vaccine-related matters as HHS Secretary.
• RFK Jr faces Senate confirmation challenges — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced difficult Senate confirmation hearings for a cabinet position, with past controversial statements about vaccines and science being scrutinized. Senators questioned his suitability for the role, given his history of promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories.
• Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — The Senate Finance Committee conducted confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His nomination has faced significant opposition due to his controversial views on vaccines and lack of relevant experience, with over 18,000 physicians signing a letter against his confirmation.

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• Executive Order on Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14187, prohibiting federal funding and support for gender transition procedures for minors. The order mandates federal agencies to rescind policies based on WPATH guidance and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review literature on gender dysphoria. It also requires the Department of Defense to exclude such procedures from TRICARE coverage and the Office of Personnel Management to exclude them from federal health benefits.
• Trump issued executive order affecting trans youth healthcare — On January 28, 2025, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order that mandates the revocation of federal funding from medical centers providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth under 19. This order has led to immediate pauses in treatment in several states, including New York, Colorado, Virginia, California, and Washington DC. The order has caused significant distress among healthcare providers and patients, with many providers facing threats to their careers and clinics. A lawsuit has been filed challenging the order as unconstitutional and discriminatory.
• Trump signs executive order restricting gender-affirming care — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 28, 2025, directing federal departments and agencies to withhold funding from hospitals providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 19. This order has led several hospitals, including NYU Langone and Denver Health, to suspend such treatments to comply and maintain federal funding. The order threatens criminal and financial consequences for non-compliance, impacting programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The New York attorney general has warned that compliance with the order could violate state anti-discrimination laws.
• Trump signs executive order to curtail gender transition for people under 19 — On January 28, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19. The order states that the U.S. will not fund or support gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers and hormone treatments, for minors. It also directs federally run insurance programs to exclude coverage for such care and calls for the Department of Justice to oppose the practice through litigation and legislation. This move is part of a broader effort to reverse Biden-era protections for transgender individuals and is expected to face legal challenges.
• Trump issues executive order on gender-affirming care — President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Protecting Children From Chemical And Surgical Mutilation" on January 28, 2025. The order directs federal agencies to cease funding and support for gender-affirming medical procedures for minors, including the use of puberty blockers and hormone treatments. It mandates the rescission of policies based on guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to review literature on gender dysphoria. The order also instructs the Department of Defense to exclude such procedures from TRICARE coverage.
• White House issued fact sheet on Executive Order 14187 implementing restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for minors — The White House published a fact sheet summarizing implementation of Executive Order 14187, signed January 28, 2025, which directs federal agencies to cease funding, sponsoring, or facilitating gender-affirming medical interventions for minors. The document states that HHS has removed guidance documents, terminated approximately 200 grants totaling $477 million, directed Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue alerts to providers, and that DOJ has prepared enforcement guidance and drafted legislation creating a private right of action for families. The fact sheet characterizes these interventions as "mutilation" and "junk-science."
• White House signed executive order restricting gender-affirming medical care for minors — The White House signed an executive order on January 28, 2025, titled "Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation," directing federal agencies to end funding, research grants, and insurance coverage for gender-affirming medical interventions for individuals under 19. The order directs HHS to rescind policies based on World Professional Association for Transgender Health guidance, defund institutions providing such care, exclude coverage from Medicare/Medicaid and federal employee health plans, and directs DOJ to investigate and prosecute related conduct. The order characterizes gender-affirming care as "mutilation" and "junk science."
• Trump bans gender-affirming care for minors — Trump signed an order that attempts to end gender transitions for people under 19. The order states "It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called 'transition' of a child from one sex to another, and it will rigorously enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures." The order directs that federally run insurance programs, including Tricare for military families and Medicaid, exclude coverage for such care. The order calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue litigation and legislation to oppose the practice.

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• Newsom vetoed AI safety bill in California — California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at implementing AI safety measures in the state. This decision aligns with a broader trend of prioritizing technological advancement over regulatory restrictions, contrasting with other regions that are imposing stricter AI regulations.

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• Trump issues executive order banning transgender military service — President Trump issued an executive order prohibiting transgender individuals from serving in the military, rescinding the Biden administration's prior policy allowing open service. The order cited medical, surgical, and mental health constraints related to gender dysphoria and concerns about pronoun usage as justification. The Defense Department began implementing the ban at the end of February 2025. An estimated 4,240 active-duty servicemembers with a gender dysphoria diagnosis were affected.
• Executive Order on Military Excellence and Readiness — On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Prioritizing Military Excellence And Readiness." The order mandates the Department of Defense to update its medical standards to exclude individuals with gender dysphoria from military service, citing the need for high mental and physical health standards. The order also revokes Executive Order 14004, which allowed all qualified Americans to serve in the military, and directs the cessation of identification-based pronoun usage within the military.
• Trump signed executive order banning transgender military service and pronoun usage — President Trump signed an executive order titled "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness" that directs the Secretary of Defense to update military medical standards to exclude individuals with gender dysphoria from service. The order mandates the end of "invented and identification-based pronoun usage" in the Armed Forces, prohibits facility-sharing across sex lines absent operational necessity, and revokes Executive Order 14004 (which had permitted transgender service). Implementation directives are due within 30–60 days.
• White House issued fact sheet promoting executive order on military medical standards and transgender service — The White House published a fact sheet on January 27, 2025, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump directing the Department of Defense to update medical standards, end the use of "identification-based pronouns," prohibit males from using female facilities, and revoke Biden Executive Order 14004. The fact sheet states the order applies to the Coast Guard and claims the prior policy was detrimental to military readiness and unit cohesion.
• Trump signs executive order banning transgender military service — President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender individuals from enlisting and serving in the U.S. military. This order reverses previous policies that allowed transgender people to serve openly, raising concerns about discrimination and the rights of transgender individuals in the military.
• Executive Order on Military Readiness and Gender Identity — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14183, prioritizing military readiness by revoking EO 14004 and establishing policies against gender identity expressions inconsistent with biological sex. The order mandates updates to DoD medical standards and prohibits certain pronoun usages, aiming to maintain high standards for troop readiness and cohesion.
• Trump reshapes military with DEI and gender policy orders — Trump signed three executive orders on January 27 that would reshape the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, eliminating "gender radicalism" from the military, and reinstating soldiers who were expelled for refusing Covid-19 vaccines. Trump stated "To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers from the military but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans members of the military.
• Trump signed three executive orders reshaping military on DEI and gender — On January 27, 2025, Trump signed three executive orders reshaping the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; eliminating "gender radicalism"; and reinstating soldiers expelled for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Trump stated "we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans military members.

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• Trump to sign executive order removing DEI from military — Donald Trump is set to sign executive orders that will remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the military. This move, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to eliminate DEI efforts and reinstate troops dismissed for refusing Covid vaccines. Hegseth, who has been a vocal critic of DEI, has made it a priority to enact these changes. The executive orders are part of Trump's broader agenda to reshape military policies, which has faced opposition from various political quarters.
• Executive Order: Restoring America's Fighting Force — President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force" on January 27, 2025. The order mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, including the US Coast Guard. It prohibits race and sex-based preferences in the Armed Forces, aiming to promote meritocracy and eliminate what it describes as divisive concepts and gender ideology. The order requires an internal review of DEI initiatives and mandates reports on implementation progress.
• White House issued fact sheet promoting executive order on military personnel policies — The White House published a fact sheet on January 27, 2025, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump that day. The order directs the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to eliminate race- and sex-based preferences in personnel decisions, abolish DEI bureaucracy, and review curricula at service academies. The fact sheet characterizes prior administrations' diversity initiatives as "woke" ideology that harmed recruitment and military readiness, and frames the order as restoring "merit" and "lethality" to the armed forces.
• White House signed executive order abolishing DEI offices in Defense and Homeland Security, restricting military curriculum on race and gender — President Trump signed an executive order titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force" directing the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to abolish all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs. The order prohibits the military and service academies from teaching what it defines as "divisive concepts," "gender ideology," and material characterizing America's founding documents as racist or sexist. The Secretary of Defense must conduct a 90-day internal review documenting past DEI initiatives and race/sex discrimination claims, and both secretaries must issue implementation guidance within 30 days and report progress within 180 days.
• Trump signs executive order ending DEI programs in military — President Trump signed an executive order terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the military. This move is part of a broader effort to dismantle DEI initiatives across federal agencies, potentially impacting efforts to promote diversity and address systemic inequalities within the military.
• Executive Order 14185 issued to abolish DEI offices in the military — President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14185, mandating the abolition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security regarding the US Coast Guard. The order aims to eliminate race and sex-based preferences, asserting that such practices undermine meritocracy and unit cohesion. The order requires an internal review of DEI initiatives and prohibits the promotion of certain concepts deemed divisive or discriminatory.
• Trump reshapes military with DEI and gender policy orders — Trump signed three executive orders on January 27 that would reshape the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, eliminating "gender radicalism" from the military, and reinstating soldiers who were expelled for refusing Covid-19 vaccines. Trump stated "To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers from the military but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans members of the military.
• Trump signed three executive orders reshaping military on DEI and gender — On January 27, 2025, Trump signed three executive orders reshaping the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; eliminating "gender radicalism"; and reinstating soldiers expelled for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Trump stated "we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans military members.

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• Trump signed executive order removing AI safety concerns — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating federal-level concerns regarding AI safety. This move contrasts with European efforts to regulate AI and reflects a U.S. policy direction focused on advancing AI development without regulatory constraints. The decision has sparked debate over the balance between innovation and safety in AI technology.
• Trump reviews Biden AI policies and establishes crypto working group — During his first week in office, Trump signed an executive order calling for a review of all Biden policies on AI, to remove policies that "act as barriers to American AI innovation." A second order called for a working group to start work on crypto regulations. Trump stated "We must develop AI systems that are free from ideological bias or engineered social agendas" to maintain the US's dominant position in AI technology. Former PayPal executive David Sacks has been tasked with leading a group to develop an AI action plan. Meanwhile another working group will start work on crypto regulations.