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The Executive Order 14184, issued by the President, addresses the reinstatement of military service members who were discharged for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate introduced on August 24, 2021. This order allows those who were discharged solely for vaccine refusal to return to their previous ranks and receive back pay and benefits. The order also provides a pathway for individuals who voluntarily left the service due to the mandate to rejoin with no negative impact on their career standing. The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with implementing these directives and reporting on progress within 60 days.

The memorandum dated January 24, 2025, involves a decision by the President to revoke an earlier memorandum from January 28, 2021, concerning international health policies, and to reinstate a policy from January 23, 2017, known as The Mexico City Policy. This policy requires that U.S. government funds for global health assistance will not support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is instructed to ensure that these guidelines are enforced when providing global health funds.

The Executive Order 14203, issued by former President Donald J. Trump, imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order is in response to what the U.S. government views as illegitimate actions by the ICC, including investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, despite neither country recognizing ICC jurisdiction. As part of these sanctions, the order blocks property and assets and restricts entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families when deemed a threat to U.S. interests. It declares a national emergency to address these issues and mandates further actions and reporting by relevant U.S. departments.

The document is a presidential proclamation by Donald J. Trump addressing the issue of steel imports that threaten U.S. national security. The President decided to terminate previous trade agreements and exemptions with countries like Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and several others. From March 12, 2025, these countries will face additional tariffs on steel and derivative products, originally envisaged in a 2018 tariff policy. The proclamation aims to protect the U.S. steel industry by ensuring higher production capacity utilization and guarding against market practices contributing to global excess capacity.

The Executive Order 13992, issued by the President, aims to grant more flexibility to government agencies in dealing with national priorities like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change. It revokes several previous executive orders that were considered obstacles to effective federal regulation. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget and heads of agencies to rescind relevant policies or rules, or at least provide exemptions, under these revoked orders. It also clarifies that the order does not create any new legal rights for individuals against the government.

The Executive Order aims to address issues at the U.S. southern border related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. By declaring a national emergency, the President authorizes imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico unless the Mexican government takes significant actions to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking. The order describes potential further actions if Mexico retaliates, and outlines processes for reviewing and removing the tariffs if Mexico complies. The aim is to encourage Mexico's cooperation in tackling these pressing challenges impacting U.S. national security and public health.

In a new executive order, the President directed all government agencies to review and potentially change or remove regulations from the past four years that conflict with national goals to protect public health and the environment and address climate change. The order also focuses on restoring national monuments and halting oil and gas activity in the Arctic Refuge to address environmental concerns. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of accurately assessing the costs of greenhouse gas emissions and revoked the 2019 permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, arguing it does not serve the national interest. This executive order seeks to promote environmental justice, reduce emissions, and prioritize the transition to a clean energy economy.

The Executive Order titled "Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay," dated April 9, 2025, further postpones the enforcement of certain rules against TikTok until June 19, 2025. During this time, the Department of Justice will not take action or impose penalties related to noncompliance with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The Attorney General is tasked with providing guidance and assurances to service providers that no violations or liabilities apply for conduct during the specified time frame. The order emphasizes the Attorney General's exclusive authority to enforce the Act and restricts others from doing so.

The Executive Order titled "Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First" aims to reduce prescription drug costs for Americans. It outlines strategies to increase transparency in drug pricing, enhance competition, and import lower-cost drugs safely. The order also seeks to stabilize Medicare premiums and promote innovation while ensuring affordable access to essential medicines like insulin. Additionally, it calls for a review of the pharmaceutical value chain to support lower drug prices through competitive practices.

The Executive Order 13982 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to assess whether veterans who served in Uzbekistan from October 1, 2001, to December 31, 2005, should be considered as having served in a combat zone. This involves a study by the Secretary of Defense on the potential toxic exposures at the Karshi-Khanabad Air Base during that period and their health effects on service members. The findings of this study are to be reported to the President through the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The order also notes that it does not grant any additional legal rights or benefits.