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The executive order, titled "Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy," directs the reduction of certain non-essential federal government functions and entities. The President aims to streamline operations in agencies like the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the Minority Business Development Agency, among others, by cutting non-required components and limiting operations to those legally necessary. Agency heads must report compliance within 7 days, and future funding requests may be rejected if they don't align with this order. The order must comply with existing laws and is not intended to provide legal rights to any parties.

President Biden issued Executive Order 14011 to create an Interagency Task Force to reunify families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Task Force is tasked with identifying children separated from their families from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021, and facilitating their reunification. The Executive Order also revokes a previous order related to family separation and emphasizes the importance of family unity, providing recommendations for immigration benefits and support services to the affected families. The Task Force will report progress regularly to the President and work with various stakeholders to prevent future separations.

The President has issued Executive Order 14196, which calls for the creation of a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund. This fund aims to benefit American citizens by promoting fiscal sustainability and economic security, reducing taxes, and enhancing U.S. economic leadership globally. The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce are tasked with developing a detailed plan, including funding strategies and legal considerations, and submitting it within 90 days. The order ensures it complies with existing laws and does not grant any new legal rights.

The President issued Executive Order 14220 to address the threat to national security posed by the United States' reliance on imported copper. The order calls for an investigation into how copper imports affect national security, considering factors such as foreign market control, domestic production capabilities, and the potential for foreign nations to manipulate supplies. The Secretary of Commerce, along with other relevant departments, is tasked with analyzing these risks and providing recommendations within 270 days. The goal is to strengthen the U.S. copper supply chain and ensure it is secure and resilient.

In this executive order, the President mandates that the counting of people for the decennial census for House of Representatives apportionment must include everyone living in each state, regardless of immigration status. This order reverses previous policies that aimed to exclude undocumented immigrants from the count. The order emphasizes that accurate and complete data must be used for the census and requires the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that the population count fully reflects each state's inhabitants. Additionally, it revokes earlier directives concerning the collection of citizenship information for the census.

The Executive Order 14239, titled "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness," emphasizes the importance of preparedness at the state and local levels to enhance national security and resilience against various threats. It outlines the development of a National Resilience Strategy and calls for the review of existing policies to improve infrastructure and emergency preparedness. The order tasks federal officials with updating these policies within specific timeframes to ensure smarter and more effective infrastructure investments and emergency responses. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a National Risk Register to assess and plan for potential risks to infrastructure.

In Executive Order 14271, the President directs U.S. government agencies to prioritize buying commercial products and services whenever possible to save taxpayer money and encourage private sector innovation. Agencies must review their current contracting processes for unnecessary custom solutions that don't offer extra value compared to commercial ones. The order also sets out specific procedures for justifying any exceptions and involves oversight from the Office of Management and Budget to ensure compliance. This approach aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency in federal spending.

National Poison Prevention Week, 2025, is a period dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of poisoning, with a focus on the ongoing crisis of fentanyl overdoses in the United States. The proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump, calls on Americans to protect their families from harmful substances found at home and to stay informed about the risks associated with chemicals, medications, and drugs. The President also outlines measures his administration has taken to combat the illegal trafficking of fentanyl, including designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and imposing tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The week is marked by encouraging the use of the Poison Help Line for guidance and promoting community awareness to prevent accidental injuries and deaths.

In Executive Order 14013, the President emphasizes the importance of the United States' role in resettling refugees and addressing the global refugee crisis. The order focuses on rebuilding and enhancing the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), ensuring it operates efficiently, fairly, and aligns with national values. It revokes previous policies that hindered refugee admissions and directs multiple government agencies to review current processes and improve refugee security vetting, welcome processes, and integration efforts. Additionally, the order highlights the impact of climate change on migration, asking for a comprehensive report on how it influences forced migration and resettlement.

The President issued a memorandum directing all executive departments and agencies to pause and review any new rules or regulations before they are finalized. This means that any rule proposals need to be approved by a department or agency head appointed by the President after January 20, 2025. Rules that have already been submitted but not yet published should be withdrawn for review. Additionally, there is an option to delay the implementation of rules for 60 days to allow for further evaluation, and in cases where significant issues are found, further action may be necessary.