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Jan 31, 2025 President Trump issued a deregulation order requiring repeal of ten rules for each new rule Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order centralized regulatory policy in the White House and constrained agencies’ ability to issue new protections.
Supporting reports
- Executive Order: Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation — On January 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." The order mandates that for every new federal regulation introduced, at least ten existing
Jan 30, 2025 Elon Musk pressed for the FAA administrator’s resignation Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The reported pressure suggested private influence over a key safety regulator and blurred lines between public oversight and elite leverage.
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- Musk calls for FAA Administrator's resignation — Elon Musk reportedly called for the resignation of Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker shortly before Trump took office, leading to Whitaker's resignation on Trump's first day.
Jan 28, 2025 The EPA delayed four regulations under the regulatory freeze Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The delay showed executive influence over environmental rule timing and slowed implementation of existing protections.
Supporting reports
- EPA Delays Effective Date of Four Regulations — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delayed the effective date of four regulations initially set to take effect between November 29, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
Jan 28, 2025 President Trump signed an order removing federal AI safety constraints Corroborated Power and Authority
The order reduced executive branch safeguards over a fast-moving technology sector and shifted federal policy toward deregulation by decree.
Supporting reports
- Trump Signs Executive Order Repealing AI Safety Concerns — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating federal-level concerns regarding AI safety.
Jan 27, 2025 The FDA delayed the effective date of a nonprescription drug rule Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The delay showed how a top-down regulatory freeze could slow health-related rulemaking and alter public access frameworks.
Supporting reports
- FDA Delays Effective Date of Nonprescription Drug Rule — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed the effective date of the final rule titled "Nonprescription Drug Product With an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use" until March 21, 2025.