The Trump administration has formally taken control of the White House press pool, removing the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) from its longstanding role of managing access to presidential events. This change is designed to diversify media representation and reduce what the administration sees as an entrenched monopoly by mainstream Washington journalists.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce a mandatory registry for illegal aliens residing in the United States, marking a major shift in immigration enforcement policy. Under the proposed plan, all illegal immigrants aged 14 and older would be required to submit personal information, including fingerprints and home addresses, to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $5,000 and up to six months in jail.
The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), on administrative leave following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report. The report revealed a significant decline in student performance, with eighth-grade reading and math scores dropping to their lowest levels in over two decades. Fourth-grade reading scores also hit a 20-year low, raising concerns about the state of public education in the U.S. Carr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden in September 2021, will remain on leave pending a review of her tenure.
The Trump administration is set to cut 1,600 positions from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) before midnight. The move is part of a broader government restructuring effort aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. USAID, which manages billions in foreign aid, will see a significant workforce reduction as non-essential staff are placed on administrative leave.
Executive Orders are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, but Article 2, Section 3, does say the President is to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed."
A former official from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come forward with claims of systemic corruption, mismanagement, and inefficiency within the agency spanning several decades. The whistleblower, who held various positions within USAID, alleges that taxpayer funds meant for international aid were frequently misallocated, wasted, or used to benefit politically connected individuals and organizations.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 20, 2025, to deliver a passionate defense of President Donald Trump’s pro-energy policies. Emphasizing the importance of domestic oil and gas production, Wright doubled down on the administration’s commitment to "drill, baby, drill," a slogan that has become a rallying cry for conservatives advocating energy independence.
The Trump administration has initiated a review to potentially rescind approximately $4 billion in federal grants allocated to California's high-speed rail project.
The Trump administration is actively discussing potential military strikes against Mexican drug cartels, following their designation as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) on January 20, 2025. Border Czar Tom Homan indicated that while collaboration with the Mexican government is preferred, unilateral action remains an option if U.S. personnel are threatened. This development underscores the administration's commitment to combating cartel-related violence and drug trafficking.
President Donald Trump has intensified measures to enforce the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," as per an executive order signed on January 20, 2025. The administration has barred Associated Press (AP) journalists from key White House events until the news organization adopts the new nomenclature. This action underscores the administration's commitment to its "America First" agenda and highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and media outlets.
