Executive Orders Unveiled: A Breakdown of Recent Actions (January 20 - January 26, 2025)

Here is the best list I could compile…. I hope I didn’t miss anything but please let me know if I did in the comments.

• Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement
  Directed the U.S. to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, citing economic priorities over global climate commitments.
• Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
  Initiated the process to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, criticizing its handling of global health crises.
• Declaration of National Emergency at the Southern Border
  Declared an emergency to allocate military resources for border security and wall construction.
• Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
  Proposed ending birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens in the U.S.; pending legal challenges.
• Mass Pardon of January 6th Defendants
  Pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals charged in the Capitol riot, sparking significant debate.
• Reinstatement of the Mexico City Policy
  Prohibited U.S. foreign aid from funding organizations that provide or promote abortions.
• Energy Policy Shift Favoring Fossil Fuels
  Ordered an expansion of fossil fuel production on federal lands and offshore, reversing previous restrictions.
• Rescission of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
  Ended DEI initiatives within federal agencies, focusing on merit-based policies.
• Establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency
  Created a department tasked with reducing bureaucratic waste and improving federal operations.
• Designation of Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
  Labeled certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations to enhance enforcement measures.
• Mandate for Federal Employees to Return to Offices
  Ended remote work policies for federal employees, requiring a full return to physical offices.
• Artificial Intelligence Investment Initiative
  Repealed previous AI orders and allocated $500 billion to advance AI development in the U.S.
• Pardon of Ross Ulbricht
  Granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road online marketplace.
• Reversal of Electric Vehicle Targets and Renewable Energy Permits
  Halted permits for renewable energy projects and reversed EV adoption targets.
• Declaration of National Energy Emergency
  Declared an emergency to boost domestic energy production and enhance energy independence.
• Declassification of Assassination Files
  Ordered the release of government records related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr.
• Pardons for Anti-Abortion Protesters
  Pardoned individuals convicted of offenses related to anti-abortion protests, including clinic blockades.
• Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
  Promoted U.S. leadership in blockchain and digital assets while fostering innovation and regulatory clarity.
• National Hiring Freeze and IRS Agent Reassignment
  Froze federal hiring and proposed reassigning 90,000 IRS agents to border security roles.
• Trade Reform and Tariff Implementation
  Imposed tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing and tax revenue.
• Investigation into Weaponization of the Justice System
  Initiated a probe into federal, state, and local agencies to assess potential misuse of the justice system.
• Suspension of CBP One Program
  Terminated the system allowing asylum seekers to schedule appointments at legal ports of entry.
• Demand for Increased NATO Defense Spending
  Called on NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP for equitable burden-sharing.
• Trade Tariff Threats Against Mexico and Canada
  Announced intentions to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada to protect U.S. industries.
• Suspension of Foreign Aid, Including to Ukraine
  Halted all foreign aid programs, notably affecting assistance to Ukraine.
• Launch of Mass Deportations Using Military Aircraft
  Initiated large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants utilizing military resources.
• Executive Order Recognizing Only Two Genders
  Stated that the federal government will recognize only two genders, male and female, eliminating DEI mandates.
• Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
  Prohibited private organizations from conducting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) employment programs for jobs created by federal contracts.
• Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
  Initiated the process of designating Yemen’s Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
• Rescission of Executive Order 11246
  Revoked the 1965 order that prohibited federal contractors from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and mandated affirmative action programs.