Executive Order

Core Summary U.S. President Trump has signed executive orders aimed at denying U.S. citizenship to children of so-called “birth tourists.” This move directly challenges the “birthright citizenship” principle established by the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and is expected to trigger significant legal challenges. Civil rights organizations have announced they will file immediate lawsuits. Event Details President Trump signed an executive order attempting to change long-standing citizenship grant rules. Under current law, anyone born on U.S. territory automatically receives U.S. citizenship, regardless of their parents’ status. This principle, known as “birthright citizenship,” derives from the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. ...

Trump signs executive order endorsing a plan to halve the number of recommended childhood vaccines.

Trump Could Sign AI Executive Order as Soon as Thursday According to CNN, President Trump could sign a significant executive order on artificial intelligence as soon as Thursday (May 22). The order is expected to cover several key areas, including AI regulatory frameworks, high-end chip export controls, and AI safety standards. This would be the most comprehensive AI policy initiative of Trump’s second term. The executive order is expected to require federal agencies to follow unified safety assessment standards when procuring AI systems, while also introducing new transparency requirements for AI model training and deployment. ...