The Trump administration implemented unprecedented educational reforms, reducing oversight of local practices and enforcement of disability law in public schools, prompting judicial challenges from civil rights groups, unions, and educational entities.
Since January 2025, the Trump administration has attempted to change federal education policy in K-12 education with executive orders to dismantle the Department of Education, end government equity and inclusion programs, and impose disciplinary policies in schools, actions challenged in federal courts.
Uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs spans 2 to 20 years. Pessimists see them as negative but politically attractive, with trade reform distant. Optimists consider them counterproductive and expect a Democrat to reverse them.
The Trump administration pursues a tariffs agenda, deregulation, and executive actions, operating on multiple fronts. Tracking organizations assure the administration on trade, regulation, environment, and immigration, including litigation, executive orders, and progress of goals.
NOAA faced cuts and layoffs under Trump, affecting its ability to forecast natural disasters. The Secretary of Commerce rejected a proposed reduction plan by the president. The lack of personnel and resources weakened the agency and affected the accuracy of climate forecasts.
