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Executive orders
Another challenge for the Biden administration: thousands of federal appointments
Jan 22, 2021
Biden is inheriting a depleted federal workforce requiring thousands of appointments, including many that need Senate confirmation.
How the Biden administration can undo some Trump policies
Jan 21, 2021
Sometimes all it takes is a signature. Other cases require allies in Congress or the courts.
Trump turns attention to health care with executive orders he says will lower drug prices
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 27, 2020
The president is expected to meet with pharmaceutical industry executives, who are opposed to the changes, on Tuesday.
Weekly Wrap: How far do Trump's executive orders go?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 21, 2017
Rachel Abrams of the New York Times and David Gura of Bloomberg join us to discuss the week’s business and economic news. This week, they talk about whether the Trump administration can meet any of its major pledges before its first 100 days. Also, Trump has signed a lot of executive orders, but are they doing […]
Weekly Wrap: Executive orders and international trade
by
Molly Wood
Mar 31, 2017
Wrapping up the week's business news with Catherine Rampell and Nela Richardson.
Trump to sign executive orders targeting trade abuses
Mar 31, 2017
Trump wants to target the trade deficit, which he argues imperils U.S. workers.
Will Trump's pipeline order really bring more U.S. steel jobs?
Jan 25, 2017
The executive order's actual economic effects on U.S. steel and iron production are unclear.
For public good, not for profit.
Texas ruling makes immigrants' future uncertain
Feb 17, 2015
A Texas judge has stayed President Obama’s executive action to stop millions of undocumented immigrants from facing deportation.
Obama administration to announce climate hubs
Feb 5, 2014
The regional offices will assist farmers in coping with disasters caused by climate change.