Trump said on Truth Social that he "will not permit" buybacks and dividends from defense firms. Shares of major contractors dipped after the post.

On 7 January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) aimed at limiting and preventing certain large defense contractors from conducting stock buybacks, issuing dividends, and awarding executive compensation.

Major banks report regulatory relief following Trump's de-banking executive order, with expected reduced account closures and streamlined reporting.

Responding to an executive order by President Donald Trump, Louisiana has removed affirmative action programs from its hiring policy.

Two Republican senators have filed an amendment that seeks to block the Justice Department from carrying out President Donald Trump’s executive order to quickly finish the process of reclassifying marijuana under federal law.

The lawsuit, filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and multiple counterparts, says states must "abandon" their values to take the federal money.

Democrats warn that relaxed standards could lead to higher utility bills and worsen environmental impacts. The bill's prospects in the Senate are uncertain.

Justice department is pushing to pursue simple possession cases, and ICE uses cannabis offenses to speed deportation