President Trump signed an executive order directing all federal agencies to appoint a Regulatory Reform Officer tasked with “the implementation of regulatory reform initiatives and policies to ensure that agencies effectively carry out regulatory reforms, consistent with applicable law.” This order is designed to bolster the enforcement of previous orders related to regulatory reduction and reform.
In a break from long-standing convention, Press Secretary Sean Spicer barred some media outlets from the daily White House briefing, instead holding an off-camera “gaggle” for selected news organizations. It remains to be seen if this is a permanent change or a one-time occurrence.
The Associated Press obtained a report from the Department of Homeland Security that disputes the stated reasoning behind the controversial executive order on immigration currently halted by a federal court. The provenance of the report was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security. The White House plans to issue a revised order next week.
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In a break from long-standing convention, Press Secretary Sean Spicer barred some media outlets from the daily White House briefing, instead holding an off-camera “gaggle” for selected news organizations. It remains to be seen if this is a permanent change or a one-time occurrence.
The Associated Press obtained a report from the Department of Homeland Security that disputes the stated reasoning behind the controversial executive order on immigration currently halted by a federal court. The provenance of the report was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security. The White House plans to issue a revised order next week.
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