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Presidential Order: Strengthening Accountability for All Agencies

2025-02-19

This Presidential Order aims to strengthen Presidential supervision and control over the entire executive branch and increase the accountability of regulatory agencies to the American people. The order mandates that all executive departments and agencies, including so-called independent agencies, must submit all proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Executive Office of the President for review before publication in the Federal Register. Furthermore, the President will establish performance standards and management objectives for the heads of independent agencies and periodically report to the President on their performance and efficiency in achieving these standards and objectives.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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White House Reverses Course: Sweeping Rescission of Biden-Era Executive Orders

2025-01-22

In a dramatic shift, the new Presidential administration issued an executive order rescinding dozens of executive orders and memoranda enacted by the previous administration. These actions covered a wide range of policies, including racial equity, climate change, immigration, and healthcare. The new administration characterized the rescinded policies as "deeply unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical," claiming they undermined American unity, fairness, safety, and prosperity. This move signals a significant departure from the previous administration's agenda, aiming to restore "common sense" governance and unleash the potential of American citizens.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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US Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization

2025-01-21

On January 20, 2025, the US President signed an executive order formally withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The order cites the WHO's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises, failure to adopt necessary reforms, and susceptibility to undue political influence from member states. The US also alleges unfairly high financial contributions are demanded from it. This action will halt US funding to the WHO, recall personnel, and seek alternative international partners to assume previous WHO activities. Negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and amendments to the International Health Regulations will also cease.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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White House Establishes Department of Government Efficiency

2025-01-21

On January 20, 2025, the President issued an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize federal technology and software, boosting governmental efficiency and productivity. The order renames and reorganizes the United States Digital Service into the U.S. DOGE Service (USDS), creating a temporary organization to implement an 18-month DOGE agenda. Each agency will form a DOGE team to collaborate with USDS on software modernization and improving network infrastructure and IT systems.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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Biden Signs Executive Order: Securing US AI Infrastructure Leadership

2025-01-14

President Biden signed an executive order aiming to solidify US leadership in AI infrastructure. The order outlines a plan to build advanced AI data centers on federal land, emphasizing collaboration with the private sector, clean energy utilization, national security, and economic competitiveness. The plan involves establishing at least three frontier AI data centers on federal land, coupled with clean energy facilities to meet their massive power needs. The order also commits to ensuring a fair and competitive landscape and benefiting American workers and communities.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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White House Unveils AI Strategy: Securing US Leadership in the Age of AI

2025-01-13

The White House released a fact sheet outlining its strategy to ensure U.S. security and economic strength in the age of artificial intelligence. The strategy balances the global diffusion of AI technology with national security concerns. It streamlines chip export licensing to foster collaboration with allies and partners, promoting responsible AI development while simultaneously imposing strict restrictions on certain countries to prevent AI misuse, particularly for developing weapons of mass destruction or human rights abuses. The strategy emphasizes establishing security and trust standards and strengthening international cooperation through government-to-government agreements to build an AI ecosystem based on shared values.

(www.whitehouse.gov)

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