Trump's Executive Orders Are All Absurd and Horrible. But Which of them Actually Matter?

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🗓️ 22 January 2025

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OA1115 - Matt joins for a special Wednesday to provide an initial review of some of the most notable of the 26 executive orders which Donald Trump signed after his inauguration on Monday. We go beyond the headlines to take a closer look at what is actually in these things, and try to sort the routine bluster from the very real threats.

“Undercover in Project 2025,” Center for Climate Reporting (8/15/2024)
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness – The White House (1/20/2025)
Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship – The White House (1/20/2025)
Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House (1/20/25)
Restoring Accountability To Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce – The White House (1/20/25)
Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program – The White House (1/20/25)
Guaranteeing The States Protection Against Invasion – The White House (1/20/25)
Ending The Weaponization Of The Federal Government – The White House (1/20/25)

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