Executive Power and Agency Actions
Key Questions
What actions has the Trump administration taken on mail voting?
Trump issued an executive order restricting mail-based voting for the 2026 election, but federal judges have blocked key pillars of the order. Forty-seven Democratic senators have denounced the attempt to restrict vote by mail.
How many voter data cases has the DOJ lost recently?
The DOJ has lost its ninth voter data case, highlighting ongoing disputes over who controls elections. These losses underscore federalism tensions in election administration.
What is the status of the FISA 702 renewal under Trump?
Trump has conditioned FISA 702 renewal on passage of his voting bill, including voter ID requirements. The June 12 deadline is now in jeopardy due to this linkage.
What executive actions has Trump taken regarding federal workers and grants?
Trump signed an EO reclassifying 8,000 senior federal workers as at-will and an OMB rule overhauling federal grants. These moves aim to increase executive control over the bureaucracy.
What is the status of the Warsh Fed Chair confirmation?
Warsh was confirmed as Fed Chair, with the first FOMC meeting on June 16-17 holding rates steady amid a hawkish tilt. Reforms were also promised during the transition.
DOJ suing Virginia over mask ban and law banning federal officers. Bank regulators scrutinize AI in routine exams. NDAA Section 224 controversy over US-Israel military integration. States step in on AI child safety. House hearing on Federal Reserve structure. Trump signed EO reclassifying 8,000 senior federal workers as at-will; OMB rule overhauling federal grants; EEOC ends EEO-1. SCOTUS term winding down with major cases pending. New: national bank charter federalism under assault; House passed DUMP Red Tape Act; SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship, election laws, transgender athletes; Congress investigating power grid vulnerabilities; FAA/FCC drone policies advancing; reconciliation and defense bill at pivot point; Congress federalized shoplifting via money laundering. Also: Trump vaccine EO blocked by judge; Trump admin shut down AI model over national security; federal judge pauses Idaho bathroom bill; Hawaii joins fight against federal data privacy bill; Indo-Pacific Command chief warns of China war threat; Anthropic locks down Mythos AI model. Warsh confirmed Fed Chair, first FOMC June 16-17 held rates steady with hawkish tilt and promised reforms. Trump ties FISA 702 renewal to voting bill, escalating executive pressure on Congress. OMB proposes changes to federal grants guidance.