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Latham lawyers discuss how recent developments may impact FDA approval and enforcement activities, including with respect to novel tobacco and nicotine products.

The initial months of the Trump administration have been marked by a flurry of executive orders and activity by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Those efforts, along with a recent Office of Management and Budget memorandum, may lead to drastic changes at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

In this episode of Connected With Latham…

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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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The Trump administration continues to curb regulation and federal spending while defending previous actions in court.

This week, President Trump issued executive orders asserting direct control over independent agencies and empowering the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to scrutinize agency regulations. Meanwhile, the administration faces a steady stream of lawsuits attempting to block orders cutting off funding and freezing agency activities.

Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment…

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It remains unclear the extent to which the order will impact agencies like FDA.

By John R. Manthei, Elizabeth M. Richards, Trevor Thompson, and Maya Frost-Belansky*

On February 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” (the Order). Elon Musk, who oversees the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), addressed questions from…

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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…