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Executive Actions Timeline

Track executive orders, policy changes, budget decisions, and regulatory actions across all cabinet departments.

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Total Actions
853.6M
Americans Affected
$424.0B
Budget Impact
3
Budget Cuts

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✂️ Budget CutFebruary 14, 2025

Renewable Energy Research Funding Cuts

👤 Chris WrightDepartment of Energy

Slashed Department of Energy renewable energy and climate research budgets by 75%, redirecting funds to fossil fuel research.

Americans Affected
25.0K
Budget Impact
-$9,800,000,000

Affected Groups:

Clean energy researchersClimate scientistsRenewable energy industry

Beneficiaries:

Fossil fuel industry
🔄 Policy ReversalFebruary 12, 2025

Termination of Civil Rights Division Consent Decrees

👤 Pam BondiDepartment of Justice

Withdrew from police reform consent decrees in over 40 jurisdictions, ending federal oversight of police departments.

Americans Affected
52.0M

Affected Groups:

Communities of colorCivil rights advocatesPolice reform activists

Beneficiaries:

Police unionsLaw enforcement associations
⚖️ Regulatory ActionFebruary 10, 2025

Overtime Eligibility Rule Revision

👤 Lori Chavez-DeRemerDepartment of Labor

Raised salary threshold for overtime eligibility from $35,568 to $55,000, expanding overtime protections.

Americans Affected
4.2M
Budget Impact
+$1.5B

Affected Groups:

Small business ownersRestaurant industry

Beneficiaries:

Low and middle-income workers
⚖️ Regulatory ActionFebruary 8, 2025

Expansion of Oil and Gas Leasing on Federal Lands

👤 Doug BurgumDepartment of the Interior

Opened previously protected federal lands including national monuments for oil and gas drilling lease auctions.

Americans Affected
330.0M
Budget Impact
+$12.0B

Affected Groups:

Indigenous tribesEnvironmental advocatesOutdoor recreation industry

Beneficiaries:

Oil and gas companiesEnergy sector
✂️ Budget CutFebruary 5, 2025

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program Termination

👤 Linda McMahonDepartment of Education

Cancelled Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans, affecting borrowers mid-program.

Americans Affected
8.0M
Budget Impact
-$430,000,000,000

Affected Groups:

Public service workersTeachersNursesStudent loan borrowers

Beneficiaries:

Loan servicersFor-profit colleges
🧊 Hiring FreezeFebruary 3, 2025

ICE Hiring Surge and Border Patrol Expansion

👤 Kristi NoemDepartment of Homeland Security

Authorized hiring of 10,000 additional ICE and Border Patrol agents, with expedited training programs.

Americans Affected
11.0M
Budget Impact
+$2.4B

Affected Groups:

Undocumented immigrantsMixed-status familiesImmigrant advocates

Beneficiaries:

Law enforcement unions
⚖️ Regulatory ActionFebruary 1, 2025

Rollback of Clean Water Protections

👤 Lee ZeldinEnvironmental Protection Agency

Repealed Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, reducing federal oversight of wetlands and streams.

Americans Affected
117.0M
0

Affected Groups:

Rural communitiesEnvironmental advocatesIndigenous tribes

Beneficiaries:

Agricultural industryReal estate developers
⚖️ Regulatory ActionJanuary 28, 2025

FDA Vaccine Safety Review Initiative

👤 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Department of Health and Human Services

Ordered comprehensive review of all vaccine approvals since 2000, suspending new vaccine authorizations pending review completion.

Americans Affected
330.0M

Affected Groups:

ParentsHealthcare providersImmunocompromised individuals

Beneficiaries:

Anti-vaccine advocacy groups
🔄 Policy ReversalJanuary 25, 2025

Reversal of Pentagon DEI Programs

👤 Pete HegsethDepartment of Defense

Eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion offices across all military branches, removing training programs and advisory positions.

Americans Affected
1.4M
Budget Impact
-$85,000,000

Affected Groups:

Military personnel of colorWomen in militaryLGBTQ+ service members

Beneficiaries:

Conservative advocacy groups