President Donald Trump has launched a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping the country, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization, creating a sovereign wealth fund, implementing tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, and dismantling federal programs. However, one executive order stands out as potentially the most significant in American history.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive memorandum titled "America First Investment Policy," aiming to limit Chinese investments in critical U.S. industries. The memorandum asserts that certain foreign investments, particularly from China, pose risks to national security and economic interests. The order directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to closely scrutinize and potentially block Chinese investments in sectors deemed vital to national security, including telecommunications, energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday evening titled "Preserving Federal Benefits for American Citizens" to end the taxpayer-funded programs for illegal immigrants.
A transgender athlete's recent win in Maine's Class B girls' pole vault championship has intensified discussions about fairness in women's sports. This event occurred shortly after Maine's decision to defy a federal executive order aimed at restricting transgender participation in female athletics.
On February 14, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funding for schools and universities that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The order asserts that some educational institutions continue pressuring students into vaccination despite the decline of the pandemic. Trump framed the move as a victory for parental rights and medical freedom, reinforcing his administration’s stance against government overreach in public health decisions.
The Maine Principals' Association (MPA), the primary governing body for high school athletics in the state, has announced that it will continue to allow transgender athletes to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity.
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing the federal ban on plastic straws, arguing that paper alternatives are ineffective. The order overturns a Biden-era policy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics in federal agencies by 2035. Trump emphasized the convenience of plastic straws and dismissed environmental concerns, stating, "I don’t think plastic is going to affect the shark very much, as they’re munching their way through the ocean."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials involved in investigations targeting U.S. and Israeli personnel. The order responds to the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Several Hamas leaders were also charged with alleged war crimes during Israel’s Gaza campaign.
