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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public and federal agency comments on their information collections related to the foreign tax credit and notifications of foreign tax redeterminations. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, as stipulated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments need to be submitted by April 5, 2021, to be considered. The information collection requirement affects businesses or other profit-driven organizations, with an estimated annual burden of 56,065 hours across 13,500 respondents.

The memorandum from January 27, 2021, outlines President Biden's commitment to restoring trust in government through scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking. It directs federal agencies to ensure that their scientific and technological processes are free from improper political interference and are based on sound scientific and technological methods. Agencies must update their scientific integrity policies, designate chief science officers, and establish practices that promote diversity and transparency in scientific advisory committees. Additionally, it emphasizes making federal data open and accessible for research to support informed and equitable policy decisions.

The Executive Order titled Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government seeks to address the misuse of law enforcement and intelligence agencies in pursuing political opponents under the previous administration. It mandates the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence to review actions taken by various agencies over the past four years to ensure no misconduct occurred, and to recommend necessary remedial actions to prevent future misuse. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to document-retention policies and outlines that the order should not interfere with lawful governmental functions or create enforceable rights.

The Executive Order titled "Ensuring Democratic Accountability in Agency Rulemaking" highlights the importance of democratic accountability in federal agencies. It mandates that only senior appointees, chosen by or reporting to the President, should have the authority to sign and initiate agency rules, ensuring that these decisions are accountable to elected officials. The order requires agency heads to review existing rulemaking delegations and agency rules to align with this direction, emphasizing the power of the electorate in governance. The order also outlines exceptions for cases where public safety or security could be compromised.