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The Executive Order, titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, aims to eliminate race and sex-based preferences in government and private sector policies, which it labels as discriminatory and illegal. It orders federal agencies to end such practices and enforces civil-rights laws by revoking prior executive orders that promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives. This order emphasizes individual merit and hard work, instructing federal agencies to ensure compliance with civil-rights laws and discouraging diversity policies that contradict these laws. It gives specific instructions to the Attorney General and agency heads to develop strategies to prevent discriminatory practices in the private sector, while also ensuring state and local education agencies comply with specific legal decisions.

The Executive Order titled "Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential" seeks to harness Alaska's abundant natural resources, such as energy and minerals, for national economic benefit and security. It directs various federal agencies to remove restrictions on resource development in Alaska, prioritizing projects like liquified natural gas (LNG) and oil and gas exploration. The order aims to reverse previous limitations, expedite permitting, and foster cooperation with state authorities while ensuring compliance with existing laws and policies. The order emphasizes that developing Alaska's resources will create jobs, help balance trade, and reinforce U.S. energy dominance.

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 U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a final rule to remove regulations related to the Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), as directed by an Executive Order from 2025 aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy. The FEBs, originally established by President Kennedy to improve government efficiency outside Washington, DC, have officially ceased operations. Property and personnel linked to the FEBs have been reallocated or notified of new procedures. The rule is effective immediately and complies with various legal requirements, although no public input was needed due to the direct presidential directive.

The President has issued an Executive Order to create a Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council aimed at assessing and improving FEMA's response to disasters. This council will consist of up to 20 members, including government officials and experts, to evaluate FEMA's effectiveness and suggest improvements. The council's tasks include comparing FEMA's previous disaster responses with those of other entities, analyzing debate on FEMA's role, and recommending reforms. The council will seek public input and produce a report to the President within 180 days from its first public meeting.

The executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections" focuses on enhancing the security and fairness of federal elections in the United States. It mandates stricter enforcement of laws that prevent counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day and prohibits non-citizens from voting. The order also requires documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, updates voting guidelines to ensure voter verifiable records, and emphasizes the need to avoid foreign interference in elections. Additionally, it revokes a previous order that aimed to promote access to voting.

The executive order titled "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government" is issued by the President of the United States. It outlines the government's commitment to promoting equality and eliminating systemic barriers that hinder underserved communities from accessing federal benefits and opportunities. The order establishes guidelines to ensure equitable treatment across all federal agencies, urging them to assess their policies and identify any discriminatory practices. Additionally, it mandates the creation of a Data Working Group to improve data collection and support equitable decision-making, while revoking previous orders that promoted race and sex stereotyping.

The Department of State has added one or more individuals to the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they meet the legal criteria set by an Executive Order targeting harmful activities by the Russian government. As a result, their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American citizens are generally not allowed to do business with them. For more information, individuals can check the SDN List on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has clarified that it is officially withdrawing a proposed rule that was originally published in December 2020. This rule suggested that employee performance should be prioritized over the length of service in cases of reductions in force (RIFs). The withdrawal took effect on March 12, 2021, following an Executive Order from President Biden that reversed a previous order, leading OPM to reassess its policy priorities. Despite already considering the rule withdrawn, OPM issued this clarification to ensure there is no confusion.

The Secretary of State has imposed sanctions on six individuals in accordance with the President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. These individuals are accused of being leaders in implementing the National Security Law, engaging in activities such as arresting and detaining individuals. As a result, these individuals have been added to the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, meaning their assets in the U.S. are blocked and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with them. The decision took effect on January 15, 2021.