US President Donald Trump on January 20 signed an executive order requiring federal employees to return to the office full-time. This is one of Mr. Trump’s first official actions after taking office, according to AFP.
US President Donald Trump signed his first executive order on the day he took office for his second term as president in Washington DC on January 20.
“The heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of government will, as soon as possible, take all necessary steps to end telework arrangements and require employees to return to work.” in-person employment at their respective work locations on a full-time basis,” the White House said in a statement confirming the executive order.
The White House also announced that President Trump had signed an executive order that he said was intended to “restore freedom of speech and end federal censorship,” according to Reuters. Mr. Trump and his conservative allies have accused former President Joe Biden’s administration of suppressing free speech on online platforms.
Also shortly after taking office, President Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden to minimize the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to consumers, workers and public safety. national security.
The order signed by Mr. Biden requires developers of AI systems that may pose a risk to America’s national security, economy, public health or safety to share safety testing results with U.S. government, under the Defense Production Act, before releasing it to the public.
Mr. Trump also canceled the Biden administration’s order to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, according to Reuters citing an announcement from the White House.
President Trump also revoked the 2021 executive order signed by his predecessor Biden to ensure 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are electric vehicles. The 50% target, which is not legally binding, has won support from American and foreign automakers.
Mr. Trump also plans to direct agencies to review regulations mandating stricter emissions rules, which would require automakers to sell between 30% and 56% electric vehicles by 2019. 2032.
