WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump is expected to sign off on another Executive Order on Thursday to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, returning authority to the states.
But this isn’t the first Executive Order signed by the president — not by a long shot.
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Since Trump came into office back in January, he has already signed nearly 90 Executive Orders into action, cracking down on illegal immigration, cutting government waste, and implementing tariffs.
Below is a full list of Executive Orders signed by Trump this year, as of March 19.
EO 14147 — Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Reviews and corrects alleged misconduct by the federal government in terms of using law enforcement and intelligence agencies for political purposes
EO 14148 — Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Repeals dozens of Executive Orders issued under the prior Biden administration
EO 14149 — Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Seeks to protect free speech rights by preventing federal actions that unconstitutionally suppress speech, especially via online platforms
EO 14150 — America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Prioritizes American national interests when it comes to U.S. foreign policy
EO 14151 — Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government in favor of merit-based policies
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Revokes security clearances from former intelligence officials who allegedly participated in politically motivated actions to influence the 2020 presidential election
EO 14153 — Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Promotes the development and use of Alaska’s natural resources by expediting permitting process and prioritizing energy projects
EO 14154 — Unleashing American Energy
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Removes regulatory barriers and encourages domestic energy production
EO 14155 — Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Withdraws the U.S. from the World Health Organization due to alleged failures to address the COVID-19 pandemic and “onerous” financial demands from the U.S.
EO 14156 — Declaring a National Energy Emergency
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Uses emergency powers to expedite energy development and production in the interest of national security and economic stability
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Designates certain international cartels and criminal organizations as terrorist groups threatening national security
EO 14158 — Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
EO 14159 — Protecting the American People Against Invasion
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Enhances the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws by prioritizing the removal of undocumented migrants and strengthening border security
EO 14160 — Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Restricts U.S. citizenship from people born in the country whose parents are in the country either illegally or temporarily
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Enhances screening processes for undocumented migrants in the U.S. or other foreign nationals attempting to enter into the country
EO 14162 — Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Prioritizes the economic interests of the U.S. by withdrawing from international environmental agreements like the Paris Agreement
EO 14163 — Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Suspends the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program due to “significant influxes” of migrants and pushes for appropriate assimilation of refugees
EO 14164 — Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Directs the Attorney General to pursue the death penalty for federal capital crimes involving undocumented migrants or the murder of a law enforcement officer
EO 14165 — Securing Our Borders
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Cracks down on border security by constructing physical barriers, deploying personnel and detaining undocumented migrants
EO 14166 — Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Temporarily suspends enforcement of a federal law that would have banned TikTok, giving Trump’s administration time to pursue a resolution protecting national security and the video platform
EO 14167 — Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Directs the U.S. Armed Forces to help improve border security by addressing threats like illegal immigration, drug trafficking and human smuggling
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Recognizes biological sex as immutable and directs federal agencies to align their policies with this understanding
EO 14169 — Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Pauses and reviews all foreign aid programs to ensure efficiency and consistency with the U.S. national interests
EO 14170 — Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Reforms federal hiring practices by focusing on “merit, practical skill, and dedication to our Constitution” as opposed to racial discrimination or other equity programs
EO 14171 — Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Reinstates policies that ease the removal of employees if they don’t abide by the Trump administration’s stated policies, ensuring that workers are aligned with the president’s directives
EO 14172 — Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness
Date: Jan. 20
Effect: Renames national landmarks, such as reinstating the name “Mount McKinley” and redubbing the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”
EO 14173 — Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
Date: Jan. 21
Effect: Eliminates race- and sex-based hiring preferences in the federal government while pushing for similar measures in the private sector
EO 14174 — Revocation of Certain Executive Orders
Date: Jan. 21
Effect: Revokes previous mandates that required COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees and pandemic-era safety protocols for federal contractors
EO 14175 — Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Date: Jan. 22
Effect: Begins the process of designating Ansar Allah (a.k.a. the Houthis) as a terrorist organization due to attacks on U.S. warships, Israel, and other commercial vessels
Date: Jan. 23
Effect: Mandates the full release of all federal records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
EO 14177 — President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Date: Jan. 23
Effect: Establishes the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to guide American leadership in matters of science and technology using experts from various fields
EO 14178 — Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Date: Jan. 23
Effect: Pushes the growth and regulation of digital assets and blockchain technology while prohibiting the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies
EO 14179 — Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Date: Jan. 23
Effect: Removes existing policies that inhibit AI innovation and pushes for the removal of “ideological bias” in AI systems
EO 14180 — Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Date: Jan. 24
Effect: Establishes a FEMA Agency Review Council to evaluate and improve FEMA’s efficacy, impartiality, and coordination with state and local governments
EO 14181 — Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
Date: Jan. 24
Effect: Provides support to recovery efforts following severe California wildfires and those impacted by a hurricane in North Carolina
EO 14182 — Enforcing the Hyde Amendment
Date: Jan. 24
Effect: Aligns federal policies with the Hyde Amendment by revoking previous orders allowing federal funding of elective abortions
EO 14183 — Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
Date: Jan. 27
Effect: Sets high standards for fitness and ability in the U.S. Armed Forces and excludes those with gender dysphoria from military service
EO 14184 — Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
Date: Jan. 27
Effect: Offers reinstatement with restored rank and pay for military service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
EO 14185 — Restoring America’s Fighting Force
Date: Jan. 27
Effect: Eliminates DEI programs within the Armed Forces and ensures that military decisions are made based solely on merit
EO 14186 — The Iron Dome for America
Date: Jan. 27
Effect: Enhances U.S. missile defense capabilities by developing and deploying a next-generation missile defense shield to protect against aerial threats
EO 14187 — Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
Date: Jan. 28
Effect: Prohibits federal funding for chemical and surgical mutilation of children, including the use of puberty blockers and surgical procedures
EO 14188 — Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism
Date: Jan. 29
Effect: Reaffirms efforts to combat antisemitism in the U.S., particularly on college campuses
EO 14189 — Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
Date: Jan. 29
Effect: Organizes a “grand celebration” celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on July 4, 2026
EO 14190 — Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
Date: Jan. 29
Effect: Eliminates federal funding for discriminatory policies in K-12 public education, such as “gender ideology” and “equity ideology”
EO 14191 — Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
Date: Jan. 29
Effect: Expands educational opportunities by helping families pursue schooling options outside of just government-run schools
EO 14192 — Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation
Date: Jan. 31
Effect: Reduces regulatory burden by requiring that executive agencies repeal 10 existing regulations for every new regulation introduced during FY 2025
EO 14193 — Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
Date: Feb. 1
Effect: Imposes tariffs on Canadian products while addressing a national emergency involving fentanyl trafficking at the northern U.S. border
EO 14194 — Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
Date: Feb. 1
Effect: Imposes tariffs on Mexican products while addressing a national emergency involving drug trafficking and illegal immigration at the southern U.S. border
EO 14195 — Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Date: Feb. 1
Effect: Imposes tariffs on Chinese products while addressing a national emergency involving synthetic opioids flowing into the U.S. from China
EO 14196 — A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund
Date: Feb. 3
Effect: Establishes a sovereign wealth fund to promote fiscal sustainability and lower tax burdens on American families and small businesses
EO 14197 — Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border
Date: Feb. 3
Effect: Pauses the initial tariffs on Canadian products in recognition of Canada’s cooperation in addressing drug trafficking and illegal immigration at the northern border
EO 14198 — Progress on the Situation at Our Souther Border
Date: Feb. 3
Effect: Pauses the initial tariffs on Mexican products in recognition of Mexico’s cooperation in addressing drug trafficking and illegal immigration at the southern border
Date: Feb. 4
Effect: Withdraws U.S. participation and funding in several U.N. organizations due to concerns over alignment with American interests
EO 14200 — Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Date: Feb. 5
Effect: Allows certain goods to be imported from China without tariffs until systems are ready to efficiently collect those tariffs
EO 14201 — Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports
Date: Feb. 5
Effect: Enforces Title IX and rescinds federal funds from non-compliant educational programs to ensure that women’s sports are reserved for biological females
EO 14202 — Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
Date: Feb. 6
Effect: Establishes a task force to identify and correct any potential “anti-Christian bias” in government policies or practices
EO 14203 — Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
Date: Feb. 6
Effect: Declares a national emergency and restricts ICC officials from entering the U.S.
EO 14204 — Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa
Date: Feb. 7
Effect: Halts U.S. aid to South Africa due to the country’s racially discriminatory policies of seizing property from Afrikaners without compensation, and promotes resettlement of these Afrikaner refugees in the U.S.
EO 14205 — Establishment of the White House Faith Office
Date: Feb. 7
Effect: Promotes religious liberty in the U.S. and ensures faith-based entities can compete fairly for federal funding
EO 14206 — Protecting Second Amendment Rights
Date: Feb. 7
Effect: Directs the Attorney General to investigate any potential government measures that may infringe on Americans’ right to keep and bear arms
EO 14207 — Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute
Date: Feb. 10
Effect: Eliminates the Federal Executive Institute to better focus executive resources on directly benefiting American citizens, rather than expanding bureaucracy
EO 14208 — Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
Date: Feb. 10
Effect: Ends the use of paper straws by the federal government due to concerns over cost, functionality and environmental impact
EO 14209 — Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National Security
Date: Feb. 10
Effect: Reviews and potentially limits the enforcement of the FCPA to enhance U.S. economic competitiveness
EO 14210 — Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative
Date: Feb. 11
Effect: Aims to streamline the federal workforce by cutting non-essential positions and prioritizing essential functions of government
EO 14211 — One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations
Date: Feb. 12
Effect: Requires that executive officials responsible for U.S. foreign policy follow the president’s directions on foreign policy goals
EO 14212 — Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
Date: Feb. 13
Effect: Establishes a “Make America Healthy Again Commission” to study and recommend policies to improve chronic disease rates
EO 14213 — Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
Date: Feb. 14
Effect: Establishes the National Energy Dominance Council to advise the president on strategies to improve U.S. energy policies and development
EO 14214 — Keeping Education Accessible and Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
Date: Feb. 14
Effect: Prevents the use of federal funds to support educational institutions that mandate COVID-19 vaccines for students
EO 14215 — Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
Date: Feb. 18
Effect: Requires independent regulatory agencies to have their major regulations reviewed and align their actions with presidential policies
EO 14216 — Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
Date: Feb. 18
Effect: Aims to make IVF more affordable by investigating how to reduce costs and regulatory barriers
EO 14217 — Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
Date: Feb. 19
Effect: Reduces the size of the federal government by eliminating unnecessary functions and minimizing “government waste”
EO 14218 — Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
Date: Feb. 19
Effect: Ensures federal public benefits don’t go toward undocumented migrants by enhancing eligibility verification and withholding funds from states or cities with “sanctuary” policies
Date: Feb. 19
Effect: Reduces federal overreach by rescinding unnecessary or unlawful regulations under executive agencies
EO 14220 — Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper
Date: Feb. 25
Effect: Seeks to secure U.S. copper industry by investigating domestic production capabilities, national security concerns, and the potential impacts of tariffs
Date: Feb. 25
Effect: Enforces regulations that require health care providers to provide clear and accurate pricing information to promote competition and better informing patients
EO 14222 — Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative
Date: Feb. 26
Effect: Enhances transparency in federal spending by implementing systems for executive personnel to justify spending decisions
Date: March 1
Effect: Seeks to secure U.S. timber industry by investigating domestic production capabilities, national security concerns, and the potential impacts of tariffs
EO 14224 — Designating English as the Official Language of the United States
Date: March 1
Effect: Designates English as the official language of the U.S.
EO 14225 — Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production
Date: March 1
Effect: Aims to increase domestic timber production by streamlining regulations, enhancing forest management, and reducing reliance on foreign imports
EO 14226 — Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
Date: March 2
Effect: Allows certain goods to be imported from Canada without tariffs until systems are ready to efficiently collect those tariffs
EO 14227 — Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border
Date: March 2
Effect: Allows certain goods to be imported from Mexico without tariffs until systems are ready to efficiently collect those tariffs
Date: March 2
Effect: Increases tariffs on Chinese goods from 10% to 20% due to China not taking sufficient action to address synthetic opioids flowing into the U.S.
EO 14229 — Honoring Jocelyn Nungaray
Date: March 4
Effect: Renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the “Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge” in honor of Nungaray, who was murdered by undocumented immigrant gang members last year
EO 14230 — Addressing Risks From Perkins Coie LLP
Date: March 6
Effect: Restricts law firm Perkins Coie’s access to federal contracts, security clearances, and government resources due to alleged misconduct
EO 14231 — Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
Date: March 6
Effect: Adjusts tariffs on Canadian goods by exempting certain automotive parts from additional duties
EO 14232 — Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border
Date: March 6
Effect: Adjusts tariffs on Mexican goods by exempting certain automotive parts from additional duties
EO 14233 — Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile
Date: March 6
Effect: Establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve and U.S. digital asset stockpile to manage government-held digital assets
EO 14234 — Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
Date: March 7
Effect: Establishes a White House task force to help coordinate and prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026
EO 14235 — Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Date: March 7
Effect: Reforms the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program by excluding organizations that have a “substantial illegal purpose,” such as child abuse, violating federal immigration laws, and supporting terrorism