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The administration continues to advance its agenda via executive orders amid confusion around rollbacks and rescissions.

This week, the Trump administration continued to sign several new executive orders imposing and rolling back new tariffs, and establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, among others. President Trump also addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, for the first time since retaking office. In his speech, the president highlighted the executive orders he has issued and outlined his vision for how…

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A Maryland federal judge refused to suspend or narrow the nationwide preliminary injunction against DEI-related executive orders.

On March 3, 2025, a federal court in Maryland denied the Trump administration’s request to stay or narrow a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks enforcement of certain aspects of executive orders aimed at ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in both the public and private sector. The orders sought to terminate all federal government DEI programs and targeted illegal DEI practices in…

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The administration also turned its focus to copper imports, bird flu, and a proposed new path to American citizenship.

This week, President Trump signed several new executive orders related to healthcare costs, copper imports, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), among others. The administration also announced strategies for addressing the bird flu breakout as well as a plan for a $5 million “gold card” path to American citizenship. Late last week, a federal judge enjoined implementation of key portions…

Agencies must cooperate with DOGE to review certain government contracts and grants, including examination of whether the government should terminate or modify such contracts or grants to reduce or reallocate spending, promote efficiency, or advance administration policy.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, and Morgan L. Maddoux

On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative” (the Order) that directs the…

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In an executive memorandum, President Trump has instructed executive agencies to make public the details of every terminated program, contract, grant, or other obligation that used federal funds.

By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Anne W. Robinson, and Hasala K. Ariyaratne

On February 18, 2025, the White House released an executive memorandum that directs the heads of executive departments and agencies to make public the “complete details of every terminated program, cancelled contract, terminated grant, or…

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Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting government contracts.

By Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat, and Anne W. Robinson

See EO: Unleashing American Energy

Date Issued: January 21, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: Under the auspices of “Terminating the Green New Deal,” the EO pauses the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act including but not limited to funds for electric vehicle charging stations. It is unclear whether…

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Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting government contracts.

By Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat, and Anne W. Robinson

See EO: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

Date Issued: January 21, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: This EO rescinds several EOs, including EO 11246, that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of race, sex, and national origin and required affirmative action in hiring practices. The EO directs that the employment, procurement, and contracting practices of federal…

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Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting government contracts.

By Dean Baxtresser, Kyle Jefcoat, and Anne W. Robinson

See EO: Establishing And Implementing The President’s “Department Of Government Efficiency”

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: This EO creates the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Executive Office of the President. The DOGE is charged with advancing the President’s 18-month DOGE agenda by modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity. It…