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NEW Presidential Action: Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump designates Religious Freedom Day and calls on Americans to commemorate the nation's history of religious freedom, urging public practice of faith and a renewal of religious expression in public life.
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump designates Religious Freedom Day and calls on Americans to commemorate the nation's history of religious freedom, urging public practice of faith and a renewal of religious expression in public life.
NEW Executive Order establishes a second Emergency Board under section 9A of the Railway Labor Act to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and employees represented by five labor organizations (TCU, BLET, BRS, IAM, IBEW).
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
NEW Executive Order establishes a second Emergency Board under section 9A of the Railway Labor Act to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and employees represented by five labor organizations (TCU, BLET, BRS, IAM, IBEW).
NEW Supreme Court oral argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit: Justices heard whether NJ Transit is an arm of New Jersey — entitled to the state's sovereign immunity — or a separate public corporation that can be sued in its own name.
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
NEW Supreme Court oral argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit: Justices heard whether NJ Transit is an arm of New Jersey — entitled to the state's sovereign immunity — or a separate public corporation that can be sued in its own name.
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says President Trump, citing a Commerce Department section 232 report, found imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) threaten U.S. national security and directs steps to adjust those imports.
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says President Trump, citing a Commerce Department section 232 report, found imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) threaten U.S. national security and directs steps to adjust those imports.
NEW Supreme Court Oral Argument: Galette v. New Jersey Transit (consolidated with NJ Transit v. Colt) — the Court heard whether NJ Transit is an “arm of the State” entitled to sovereign immunity or a separate public corporation that can be sued outside New Jersey.
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
NEW Supreme Court Oral Argument: Galette v. New Jersey Transit (consolidated with NJ Transit v. Colt) — the Court heard whether NJ Transit is an “arm of the State” entitled to sovereign immunity or a separate public corporation that can be sued outside New Jersey.
NEW Presidential Action: The White House says President Donald J. Trump sent 68 nominations to the Senate for posts across the executive branch, judiciary, law enforcement, and international roles, with names, target offices, and term lengths specified.
January 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: The White House says President Donald J. Trump sent 68 nominations to the Senate for posts across the executive branch, judiciary, law enforcement, and international roles, with names, target offices, and term lengths specified.
NEW Executive Order (Jan 9, 2026): The executive order declares a national emergency to preserve Venezuelan oil-related funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts and bars attachment or other judicial process against those funds unless licensed or authorized.
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
NEW Executive Order (Jan 9, 2026): The executive order declares a national emergency to preserve Venezuelan oil-related funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts and bars attachment or other judicial process against those funds unless licensed or authorized.
NEW Executive Order: The executive order says President Trump directs that major defense contractors cannot buy back stock or pay dividends while they underperform, and orders the Secretary of War to identify such firms within 30 days and seek remedies to speed production.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW Executive Order: The executive order says President Trump directs that major defense contractors cannot buy back stock or pay dividends while they underperform, and orders the Secretary of War to identify such firms within 30 days and seek remedies to speed production.
NEW Presidential Action: The President has issued a memorandum directing executive departments to begin withdrawing the United States from specified international organizations, conventions, and treaties the memorandum says are "contrary to the interests of the United States."
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
NEW Presidential Action: The President has issued a memorandum directing executive departments to begin withdrawing the United States from specified international organizations, conventions, and treaties the memorandum says are "contrary to the interests of the United States."
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump sent 14 nominations to the Senate, including seven nominees for U.S. attorney posts, six nominees for U.S. district judgeships, and one nominee for Assistant Attorney General.
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump sent 14 nominations to the Senate, including seven nominees for U.S. attorney posts, six nominees for U.S. district judgeships, and one nominee for Assistant Attorney General.
NEW Executive Order: The order says the President prohibits HieFo Corporation’s April 30, 2024 acquisition of EMCORE Corporation’s digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing assets, directs divestment within 180 days, and authorizes CFIUS enforcement.
January 2, 2026 at 10:15 PM
NEW Executive Order: The order says the President prohibits HieFo Corporation’s April 30, 2024 acquisition of EMCORE Corporation’s digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing assets, directs divestment within 180 days, and authorizes CFIUS enforcement.
NEW Presidential Action: On Dec. 31, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation amending Proclamation 10976 to delay until Jan. 1, 2027 the scheduled increases in duties on certain imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities while keeping existing tariffs in effect.
January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: On Dec. 31, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation amending Proclamation 10976 to delay until Jan. 1, 2027 the scheduled increases in duties on certain imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities while keeping existing tariffs in effect.
NEW Presidential Action: The President amends Proclamation 10976 to delay until Jan. 1, 2027 the planned tariff increases on certain imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to continue negotiations on wood-product agreements.
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: The President amends Proclamation 10976 to delay until Jan. 1, 2027 the planned tariff increases on certain imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to continue negotiations on wood-product agreements.
NEW Presidential Action: A proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to extend duty‑free access for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026, and directs technical corrections to U.S. tariff rules tied to multiple trade agreements, the proclamation says.
December 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
NEW Presidential Action: A proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to extend duty‑free access for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026, and directs technical corrections to U.S. tariff rules tied to multiple trade agreements, the proclamation says.
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on Dec. 29, 2025 to implement the U.S.–Israel Agreement on trade in agricultural products, extending duty‑free access for specified Israeli agricultural goods into the United States through Dec. 31, 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on Dec. 29, 2025 to implement the U.S.–Israel Agreement on trade in agricultural products, extending duty‑free access for specified Israeli agricultural goods into the United States through Dec. 31, 2026.
NEW Presidential Action: The memorandum "Winning the 6G Race" directs federal agencies to prioritize U.S. leadership in 6G by identifying and reallocating radio spectrum for commercial use (notably 7.125–7.4 GHz), and by pursuing international coordination.
December 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
NEW Presidential Action: The memorandum "Winning the 6G Race" directs federal agencies to prioritize U.S. leadership in 6G by identifying and reallocating radio spectrum for commercial use (notably 7.125–7.4 GHz), and by pursuing international coordination.
NEW Executive Order directs federal action to expand research on medical marijuana and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and directs the Attorney General to complete rulemaking to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, the order says.
December 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NEW Executive Order directs federal action to expand research on medical marijuana and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and directs the Attorney General to complete rulemaking to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, the order says.
NEW Executive Order: The order says all executive departments and agencies shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025.
December 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
NEW Executive Order: The order says all executive departments and agencies shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025.
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says it will suspend or limit entry to the U.S. for nationals of 39 named countries—fully suspending entry for 19 countries and partially limiting entry for 20—citing deficient foreign screening and vetting; effective 12:01 a.m. ET Jan 1, 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says it will suspend or limit entry to the U.S. for nationals of 39 named countries—fully suspending entry for 19 countries and partially limiting entry for 20—citing deficient foreign screening and vetting; effective 12:01 a.m. ET Jan 1, 2026.
NEW Executive Order designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as “Weapons of Mass Destruction” and directs federal agencies to use criminal prosecutions, financial measures, military support, and homeland-security tools to counter production and distribution.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW Executive Order designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as “Weapons of Mass Destruction” and directs federal agencies to use criminal prosecutions, financial measures, military support, and homeland-security tools to counter production and distribution.
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump proclaims Bill of Rights Day and calls on Americans—especially teachers and school administrators—to mark the observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump proclaims Bill of Rights Day and calls on Americans—especially teachers and school administrators—to mark the observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
NEW Executive Order (Dec 11, 2025): The executive order says the federal government will establish a single, “minimally burdensome” national AI policy, preempt state AI laws that conflict with that policy, and use legal and funding tools to limit certain state rules.
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
NEW Executive Order (Dec 11, 2025): The executive order says the federal government will establish a single, “minimally burdensome” national AI policy, preempt state AI laws that conflict with that policy, and use legal and funding tools to limit certain state rules.
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says President Donald J. Trump proclaims December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It references the Dec. 7, 1941 attack—saying 2,403 Americans were killed—and urges Americans to observe and honor those who served.
December 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation says President Donald J. Trump proclaims December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It references the Dec. 7, 1941 attack—saying 2,403 Americans were killed—and urges Americans to observe and honor those who served.
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump proclaimed December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and urged Americans to observe the day, including asking federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half‑staff to honor the Dec. 7, 1941 attack victims.
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
NEW Presidential Action: President Donald J. Trump proclaimed December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and urged Americans to observe the day, including asking federal agencies and others to fly the U.S. flag at half‑staff to honor the Dec. 7, 1941 attack victims.
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation orders the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff to honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
NEW Presidential Action: The proclamation orders the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff to honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.