Maryland governor signs executive order targeting environmental disparities and economic access
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at addressing racial and economic disparities in environmental policy and land access across the state. The order instructs…
Kari Lake axes $250M federal lease, slashes USAGM staff under Trump executive order
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kari Lake, senior advisor at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announced the immediate cancellation of a $250 million, 15-year lease for office space on Pennsylvania Avenue, citing…
Platkin files amicus brief backing law firms targeted by Trump executive orders
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is co-leading a 21-state coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting two law firms challenging executive orders issued under President…
Letitia James slams Trump as ‘ignorant’ and ‘stupid,’ vows legal battle over every ‘illegal’ executive order
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Leticia James isn’t afraid of Donald Trump. New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a scathing attack on former President Donald Trump during a fiery speech, pledging to…
New Jersey’s Mail-In Ballot Rules Under Fire in New Executive Order
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s relaxed rules on late mail-in ballots faces a new challenge in the latest executive order signed by President Donald Trump. President Trump has ignited a firestorm of…
Trump moves to shutter Department of Education, shift control to states in sweeping executive order
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday directing the Department of Education to begin the process of closing its doors and transferring authority over education to…
New Jersey AG Says Schools Can Ignore Trump DEI Ending Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing legal guidance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions on the legality…
The NJSIAA’s Defiance of Trump’s Executive Order Hurts Our Daughters Across New Jersey
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – As a father of a high school athlete—a daughter who pours her heart into her sport—I’m beyond frustrated. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has decided to…
Governor Murphy Praises Trump Executive Order as Hochul Sues America to Keep Tolls Alive
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy applauded the federal government’s decision to rescind approval for New York’s congestion pricing program, calling it a victory for New Jersey commuters. “I want to thank…
The Left’s Legal Barrage Against Trump Could Backfire, Strengthening His Executive Power
A surge of legal challenges against early Trump administration policies may inadvertently bolster his ability to reshape executive power. Legal experts argue that while judges have temporarily blocked Trump’s funding freezes and…
NJEA condemns Trump executive order banning biological boys from girls sports and bathroom in New Jersey schools
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) criticized an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, calling it a “harmful attack on transgender students” and the educators who support them.…
Trump signs executive orders ending school vaccine mandates, AP not invited
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Friday, eliminating COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and establishing the Energy Dominance Council. The first order removes any federal requirements for COVID-19…
Judicial Insurrection Threatens the United States as Politically Appointed Judges Move to Stop Executive Orders
Washington, D.C. — In what critics are calling a “legal insurrection,” several unelected, politically appointed judges have recently issued rulings that challenge the Trump administration’s efforts to curb what it describes as…
Trump executive order restructures federal workforce, strengthens Musk’s DOGE initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at restructuring the federal workforce, eliminating inefficiencies, and expanding the influence of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a…
Take Your Balls and Go Home: Trump signs executive order barring biological men from female sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports categories, directing federal agencies to enforce policies that restrict…
California attorney general condemns Trump’s executive order on gender-affirming care
OAKLAND, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling the move “cruel and irresponsible.” Bonta issued…
Trump signs executive order requiring repeal of 10 regulations for every new rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Wednesday mandating that federal agencies eliminate at least 10 existing regulations for each new rule they implement, aiming to curb…
Phil Murphy Hosts Trenton Swamp Meet Focused on Resisting Trump Executive Orders
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy met with his cabinet Monday to discuss the potential impact of the Trump administration’s directive to freeze federal aid and outlined plans for swift…
Trump signs executive order to develop next-generation “Iron Dome” missile defense system
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Defense to develop and deploy a next-generation missile defense shield designed to protect the United States…
Trump signs executive order abolishing DEI programs in the military
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives across the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of…
Trump signs executive order reinstating service members discharged over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday allowing military service members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to be reinstated with full back pay, benefits, and rank.…
U.S. Coast Guard terminates DEI programs following executive order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has officially ended all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and activities, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this week. The…
Trump executive invokes Constitution to stop “Invasion” at southern border, shutting down illegal immigration
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to suspend the physical entry of individuals deemed to be involved in an “invasion” across the southern border, invoking Article…
Days After Asking for Trump Intervention in Congestion Pricing Scheme, Governor Murphy Sues President Over Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy announced a new marketing campaign promoting the New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees Program (NJ RISE), which offers grants to encourage New York-based companies to relocate New…
Phil Murphy Sues Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday that the state is spearheading a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, claiming it violates the…
Trump issues mass pardons for January 6 defendants in first executive order of new presidency
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his first major act after being sworn in on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order granting pardons and commuting the sentences of individuals…
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