Category: Executive Orders and Memorandums

Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar

Legal experts said the president was testing the boundaries of executive power with aggressive orders designed to stop the country from transitioning to renewable energy.
CapCut, a Video-Editing App From ByteDance, Returns for U.S. Users

Other apps from the company behind TikTok, including CapCut and Lemon8, went dark this weekend before flickering back. The federal law banning TikTok also applies to them.
Leaders at Davos Economic Forum Vow to ‘Stay the Course’ on Climate Action

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global would continue with or without the United States.
Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback

Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.
Trump Pitches External Revenue Service to Collect Tariffs: What to Know

President Trump wants an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports. But one trade expert said the move may be “more branding than substance.”
Trump Signs Executive Order in Attempt to Delay TikTok Ban

Shortly after taking office Monday, the president issued the order to delay the app’s ban by at least 75 days. The law went into effect on Sunday.
Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action

The president’s executive action on trade will keep all possibilities on the table, including eventual tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.
What We Know About the TikTok Ban

The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.
What We Know About the TikTok Ban and if It May Be Lifted

The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday, as a law banning it took effect. Now, the company is hoping President-elect Donald J. Trump can bring it back.
Trump Says He Will Stall TikTok Ban With Executive Order

The social media app went dark late Saturday as a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.
How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.