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On September 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to fully enforce federal death penalty laws in Washington, D.C. This means they must seek the death penalty in all cases where the evidence supports it and try to use federal law to handle crimes that qualify for capital punishment. The memo refers to earlier executive orders from January and August 2025 that aimed to restore the death penalty and address crime in the capital. This action affects federal prosecutors and people accused of very serious crimes in D.C. The president says this is important to help stop and punish the worst crimes, but the memo also clarifies it does not create new legal rights or benefits for anyone. Read full document →
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On September 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum directing several top government officials—including the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Homeland Security, and the Attorney General—to create and carry out a national plan to investigate and stop groups and people involved in violent political acts inside the U.S. The memorandum says that violent attacks, including assassinations and riots, have increased sharply in recent years, citing specific incidents like the 2024 assassination of a healthcare executive and two attempts on the President’s life during the 2024 election. It orders federal law enforcement to focus on investigating not just individuals who commit violence but also the networks, funding sources, and organizations behind them, including those linked to foreign influence or illegal money activities. The Attorney General is told to prosecute these crimes fully and to consider labeling violent groups as “domestic terrorist organizations.” The plan also includes efforts to stop tax-exempt groups from funding violence and to treat domestic terrorism as a top national priority with dedicated funding. This action affects federal agencies, law enforcement, and any groups or individuals suspected of political violence, aiming to prevent attacks that the memorandum describes as threats to democracy and public safety. Read full document →
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On September 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a formal proclamation declaring Sunday, September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. This proclamation uses the President’s constitutional and legal authority to recognize and honor the families of U.S. military members who died while serving the country, specifically referencing a 1936 law that set the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day. The action affects the families of fallen service members by publicly acknowledging their sacrifice and encouraging government buildings and the public to display the American flag and hold ceremonies in their honor. This matters because it is an official recognition meant to show respect and support for those who have lost loved ones in military service, reinforcing national gratitude and remembrance on a specific day each year. Read full document →
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On September 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that delays enforcing a law passed earlier that year which would have banned TikTok and related apps in the U.S. because of national security worries about its Chinese owner, ByteDance. The order says TikTok will be allowed to keep operating in the U.S. while it changes ownership so that a new company, mostly owned by Americans, controls it instead of ByteDance. This new company would have less than 20% ownership by ByteDance and would follow strict rules to protect American user data and prevent China from influencing the app. The order also stops the Justice Department from enforcing the ban for 120 days to give time for this ownership change to happen. This affects millions of American TikTok users, content creators, and businesses that use the app for advertising. The government says this plan will keep TikTok safe for Americans while letting people keep using it, but it remains to be seen if these changes fully address the national security concerns. Read full document →
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The government is working on a new rule to help protect workers from getting sick or hurt by heat when they work outside or inside hot places. This rule would apply to all employers in many types of jobs like factories, construction, ships, and farms. Right now, the rule is not final because the government is still listening to people’s ideas and evidence about it. They had a meeting about the rule in June and July 2025, and now they have given extra time until October 30, 2025, for people who spoke at the meeting to send in more information. This rule matters because it will make sure workers are safer from heat dangers, which can cause serious health problems or even death. Employers will need to follow the rule once it is finished to keep workers safe. Read full document →
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new rules for stores that accept food stamps (SNAP). These stores must stock more types of basic foods—seven different kinds in each of four groups: proteins (like meat or beans), grains, fruits and vegetables, and dairy (including plant-based milk). At least one type in three of these groups must be fresh or perishable. Stores have to keep at least three units of each kind of food available all the time. These changes mainly affect small stores and will start once the rule is finalized, after public comments by November 24, 2025. This matters because it helps ensure people using food stamps have better access to a wider variety of healthy foods, while making it harder for stores that don’t really sell food to join the program. Read full document →
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The U.S. Department of State is proposing new rules for companies that help people hand-deliver passport applications and pick up finished passports at certain U.S. passport offices. These companies must register every year and also register all their employees who do this work. The rules say companies cannot sell or trade their appointment times, and employees cannot get or sell in-person appointment slots meant for the public. If companies don’t use their allowed appointment slots for 30 days, they can lose their registration. These changes aim to make the passport process safer and fairer, especially for people who need passports quickly for travel within 14 days. The public can comment on these rules until November 24, 2025, before they become final. This matters because it helps protect personal information and ensures that people who pay for courier services get honest and reliable help with their passports. Read full document →
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