Executive orders
EO 14289 Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles
Address the cumulative effect of overlapping tariffs on certain imported articles. The purpose of this order is to ensure that multiple tariffs do not stack on top of one another, resulting in a rate of duty that exceeds what is necessary to achieve the intended policy goals.
EO 14288 Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens
Emphasizes the importance of a strong and well-equipped police force to maintain safe communities. It aims to empower state and local law enforcement to effectively combat criminal behavior and protect innocent citizens.
EO 14287 Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens
Federal supremacy in immigration, national security, and foreign policy. It aims to address the public safety and national security risks posed by illegal immigration, particularly along the southern border.
EO 14286 Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers
Highlights the essential role of truck drivers in the economy and national security. It aims to ensure that truck drivers are proficient in English, which is crucial for safety and effective communication on the road.
EO 14285 Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources
Maintains U.S. leadership in deep-sea science and technology, as well as securing reliable supplies of critical minerals independent of foreign control.
EO 14284 Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service
Emphasizes the need for a high-quality, efficient federal workforce dedicated to the public interest. It aims to ensure that probationary periods are effectively used to assess the fitness of newly hired federal employees before finalizing their appointments
Congress
H.J.Res.25
Nullifies an IRS rule that required brokers to report gross proceeds from digital asset sales, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens on brokers and potentially impacting market transparency and compliance. Introduced by Rep. Mike Carey [R-OH-15] on January 21, 2025, it passed both the House and Senate before being signed into law on April 10, 2025, becoming Public Law No: 119-5.
Scotus
Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy
The Supreme Court upheld the Department of Health and Human Services’ interpretation of how to calculate the Medicare “disproportionate share hospital” (DSH) adjustment, ruling that a hospital patient is “entitled to [SSI] benefits” only if they are eligible to receive an SSI cash payment during the specific month of their hospitalization. Over 200 hospitals argued that all patients enrolled in SSI should count, even if they didn’t receive payment that month, claiming underfunding between 2006–2009. The Court rejected this broader reading, emphasizing that SSI eligibility is determined monthly and pertains strictly to cash payments, not other benefits.
Feliciano v. Department of Transportation
The Supreme Court held that federal civilian employees who are reservists called to active duty under “any other provision of law . . . during a national emergency” are entitled to differential pay without needing to prove a substantive connection between their service and the emergency itself. The case involved Nick Feliciano, a federal air traffic controller and Coast Guard reservist, who was denied differential pay while serving during declared national emergencies. The Court reasoned that the statutory language “during a national emergency” imposes only a temporal requirement, not a substantive one, emphasizing that Congress did not include language requiring a direct link to the emergency.
