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January 8, 2025
Prioritizing The Warfighter In Defense Contracting, Withdrawing From International Orgs That Are Contrary To US Interests, Articles, New Dietary Guidelines, And More
On January 7, 2026, President Trump signed EO Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contractingfollowing the "Peace Through Strength" motto, President Trump knows that those adjunct to our military also need to be the best with the highest standards including timeliness and quality of the defense products contractors deliver. Effective January 7, 2026, contractors are not permitted to pay dividends or buy back stock if they are underperforming.
Section 2 sets US policy to no longer allow defense contractors to pursue investor profits at the expense of our military's capability and readiness. Conducting stock buy-backs or issuing dividends at the expense of procurement and production is prohibited.
Section 3 requires the Secretary of War to identify defense contractors that are underperforming within 30 days of this EO. The Secretary will inform the contractor they have been identified as underperforming and work with them to adjust their performance during the 15-day period after the contractor is notified of their underperformance. For contractors previously identified, they shall be reviewed again under this EO and appropriate action taken if they are still underperforming.
Section 4 covers enforcement of this EO. The Secretary will take into account the financial condition of the contractor, the economic viability of the product(s), and the potential mutual benefits prior to enforcement actions. Within 60 days, the Secretary will ensure future contracts, including renewal contracts, contain the provisions specified in this EO. The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of State and Commerce, determine whether the contractor will remain as a defense contractor. The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is ordered to consider adopting amended regulations governing stock buy-backs under Rule 10b-18 for defense contractors.
The accompanying Fact Sheet President Donald J. Trump Prioritizes the Warfighter in Defense Contractingaddresses the issue with defense contractors not delivering on time, putting corporate distributions ahead of military needs, lack of innovation for military products, and stock buybacks during periods of underperformance, non-compliance, insufficient prioritization of investment, or insufficient production speed. It also allows the Secretary of War to deny underperforming contractors new contracts helping to hold them accountable with a goal of ensuring contractors do their best for our military personnel. This EO also prioritizes US National Security.
EO 14199 ordered the withdrawal of US from UNHRC (UN Human Rights Council), UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), and UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency) as well as terminating any funds being given to these organizations. The Secretary of State was directed to compile a list of organizations, conventions, and treaties that were contrary to the interests of the US.
The compiled list of organizations, as ordered by EO 14199, has been reviewed and the US is now withdrawing from following organizations:
Non-UN organizations:
24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact;
Colombo Plan Council;
Commission for Environmental Cooperation;
Education Cannot Wait;
European Centre of Excellence for Countering
Hybrid Threats:
Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories;
Freedom Online Coalition;
Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund;
Global Counterterrorism Forum;
Global Forum on Cyber Expertise;
Global Forum on Migration and Development;
Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research;
Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development;
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change;
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services;
International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property;
International Cotton Advisory Committee;
International Development Law Organization;
International Energy Forum;
International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies;
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance;
International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law;
International Lead and Zinc Study Group;
International Renewable Energy Agency;
International Solar Alliance;
International Tropical Timber Organization;
International Union for Conservation of Nature;
Pan American Institute of Geography and History;
Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation;
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia;
Regional Cooperation Council;
Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century;
Science and Technology Center in Ukraine;
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme; and
Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.
UN Organizations:
Department of Economic and Social Affairs;
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Economic Commission for Africa;
ECOSOC Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean;
ECOSOC Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific;
ECOSOC Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia;
International Law Commission;
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals;
International Trade Centre;
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa;
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict;
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict;
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children;
Peacebuilding Commission;
Peacebuilding Fund;
Permanent Forum on People of African Descent;
UN Alliance of Civilizations;
UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries;
UN Conference on Trade and Development;
UN Democracy Fund;
UN Energy;
UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women;
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;
UN Human Settlements Programme;
UN Institute for Training and Research;
UN Oceans;
UN Population Fund;
UN Register of Conventional Arms;
UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination;
UN System Staff College;
UN Water; and
UN University.
The Secretary of State will provide guidance to agencies as needed to implement this memorandum.
This month, we continue our resolve to secure a future where American families can live safely and freely, without the threat of criminal aliens who have no right to be in our country. We are shutting down human trafficking rings, securing our borders, and deporting dangerous criminals to protect our people, communities, and great Nation.
On January 6, 2026, the White House published the article Sara Carter Confirmed As Drug Czarin a 52-48 Senate vote. Ms Carter has become the 1st woman to hold the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy with this vote. Ms Carter worked as an investigative journalist to expose cartels and map drug trafficking routes. Ms Carter issued the following statement on her appointment:
I am honored and humbled to join President Trumps Administration as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. As ONDCP Director, I will work tirelessly to achieve a safe and healthy America, where a drug-free life is the prevailing norm. This is a turning point for our Nation. President Trump is putting the American people first. Under his leadership, we will reassert our fundamental right to live healthy lives. We will hold accountable the narco-terrorists who infringe upon this right, participating in the deliberate poisoning of tens of thousands of Americans each year. They will no longer kill our families, friends, neighbors, and even children with impunity. At the same time, I will ensure that every parent, family member, and child have the resources they need to prevent and combat addiction. I will stand with our brave law enforcement officials, and with every family who has lost a loved one to drug overdose. This is my promise to the American people.
On January 5, 2026, the White House published the articleDemocrats Once Demanded Maduros Ouster. Now They Mourn His Capture - Because Trump Did Itshowing the duplicity of 9 Congress members. Basically, for "then" they lamented that the President would not do anything about Maduro, for the "now" they complained that President Trump captured Maduro and brought him to the US to stand trial.
Of course, Maduro is in NY and that means the activist judges in NY will set him free.
On January 7, 2026, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt introduced the New 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans during a Media Briefing (video below). HHS has published a Fact Sheet Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Healthwhich includes a link to the New Pyramid website. HHS is advertising this New Pyramid as "Eat Real Food" meaning eat whole, fresh, lightly processed foods over foods that are highly processed with added sugars, industrial oils, artificial flavors, and/or preservatives.
This new food pyramid starts with Protein, Dairy, & Healthy Fats to include eggs, seafood, meats, full-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados. The target for this category, when all are combined, should equal 0.54-0.73 grams per pound of body weight per day.
It moves on to Vegetables & Fruits establishing 3 servings of Vegetables and 2 servings of Fruit a day for a healthy diet. Fresh fruits & vegetables with minimal processing in a wide range of whole, colorful, nutrient-dense options.
Then there are Whole Grains establishing 2 to 4 servings per day. Avoid processed grains in favor of fiber-rich whole grains.
Here is a chart of Daily Servings by Calorie Level (Protein Foods, Dairy, and Healthy Fats are split out in this table - click to enlarge):
The website provides links to resources used to establish these new guidelines:
On January 5, 2026, the White House posted Nominations Sent to the Senatelisting the following 14 nominees and the position for which they are being nominated:
Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years, vice Darcie N. McElwee.
Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, vice M. Douglas Harpool, retiring.
William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years, vice Michael F. Easley, Jr.
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Aaron Reitz, resigned.
David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, vice Paul Kinloch Holmes, III, retired.
Nicholas Jon Ganjei, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, vice Lynn N. Hughes, retired.
Kevin Holmes, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years, vice Duane A. Kees, term expired.
Zachary Keller, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice Brandon B. Brown.
Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, vice John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., retired.
Brian David Miller, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years, vice Gerard M. Karam.
Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, vice Jane E. Magnus-Stinson, retired.
Aaron Christian Peterson, of Alaska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska, vice Timothy Mark Burgess, retired.
Richard Price, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years, vice Timothy A. Garrison, term expired.
Darin Smith, of Wyoming, to be United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for the term of four years, vice Mark A. Klaassen, term expired.
A temporary, preliminary and permanent injunction enjoiningDefendants further trespass upon CITY property in Marron Valley;
A temporary, preliminary and permanent injunction ordering allDefendants to cease and desist from any further construction of fencing, walls, surveillance equipment, or other similar activities on CITY property in Marron Valley;
A declaration of rights related to CITY ownership and permissible useof the CITYs lands at the border vis a vis construction of any form of border barrier on CITY lands;
A declaration that Defendants acts described herein isunconstitutional and invalid on its face, and violate the APA;
Award the CITY reasonable attorneys fees and costs; and
Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Since when does the Federal government "trespass" on "city property"?
that this Court enter a judgment declaring that the challenged provisions, asapplied to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States, violate the SupremacyClause and are therefore unconstitutional and invalid;
that this Court issue a permanent injunction that prohibits Defendant as
well as its successors, agents, and employees, from enforcing the challenged provisions asapplied to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States;
that this Court award the United States its costs and fees in this action; and
that this Court award any other relief it deems just and proper.
So Virginia is giving illegal aliens resident tuition to higher education institutions because even though they are violating 8 USC 1623(a) they passed a code 23.1-502 and 23.505.1 to allow illegal aliens as Virginia residents making them eligible for taxpayer support.
Issue a Temporary Restraining Order enjoining Defendants, their officers, agents,employees, and all persons acting in concert with them from applying, enforcing, orrelying upon the Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) bar, the ACA Rule, or the implementing Guidance andDesignation against Plaintiff, including for purposes of removal, transfer, or denial of herpending asylum application;
Issue a Preliminary Injunction maintaining the status quo and continuing such relief pending final resolution of this action, so as to ensure that Plaintiff is not removed or otherwise deprived of the opportunity to seek asylum in the United States under the statutory framework in effect at the time of his entry and application;
Declare pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2201 that the ACA Rule, the implementing Guidance, and the Safe Third Country Designation are unlawful and invalid because they:
violate the Safe Third Country statute, 8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)(A);
constitute agency action that is arbitrary, capricious, and not in accordance with law in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 706(2)(A);
violate the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment by depriving Plaintiff of notice, a meaningful opportunity to be heard, and fundamentally fair procedures;
violate Article I, Section 1 of the United States Constitution by impermissibly delegating legislative power to the Executive without an intelligible principle; and
unlawfully apply the ACA retroactively in contravention of settled retroactivity principles articulated in Landgraf v. USI Film Prods. and INS v. St. Cyr;
Enjoin Defendants from enforcing or applying the ACA Rule, Guidance, or Designations against Plaintiff in any future proceedings related to her asylum claim;
Retain Jurisdiction over this matter to ensure compliance with the Courts orders and to grant any further relief that may be necessary to effectuate the Courts judgment; and
Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and proper.
So, they are trying to stop deportations to countries willing to accept those who are in our country illegally when their home country refused repatriation.
Vacate and set aside the Announcement of Actions to Combat the GlobalCensorship-Industrial Complex;
Vacate and set aside Defendants unlawful policy of targeting noncitizensfor removal based on First Amendment protected speech;
Enjoin Defendants from taking any enforcement action against Mr. Ahmedarising directly or indirectly from an investigation into the applicability of the Foreign Policy Ground;
Enjoin Defendants from arresting or detaining Mr. Ahmed pending theseproceedings;
Enjoin Defendants from transferring Mr. Ahmed away from the jurisdictionof this District pending these proceedings;
Enjoin Defendants from removing Mr. Ahmed from the United Statespending these proceedings;
Order Defendants to provide Mr. Ahmed with notice and a meaningfulopportunity to challenge any attempt to restrict his movement or otherwise impose conditions that change his rights as a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Declare that Defendants actions to arrest, detain, or transfer Mr. Ahmedviolate the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the INA, the APA, the Accardi doctrine, and the nondelegation doctrine.
Award Plaintiff his costs for the action, including reasonable attorneysfees; and
Grant all such other and further relief as it deems just and proper.
So, they're attempting to use the 1st Amendment to try to prevent removal of insurrectionist foreign invaders.
Declare that the terminations of (American Academy of Pediatrics) AAPs grants are unlawful and null and void and set theterminations of the grants aside.
Grant preliminary and permanent injunctive relief barring Defendants from enforcing orotherwise giving effect to the terminations of AAPs grants, including through theenforcement of closeout obligations.
Grant preliminary and permanent injunctive relief barring Defendants from re-obligatingfunds used to support AAPs terminated grants.
Enter an order in exercise of the Courts equitable powers that directs Defendants to take allsteps necessary to ensure that HRSA and CDC disburse funds on AAPs grants in thecustomary manner and in customary timeframes.
Award AAP its costs, reasonable attorneys fees, and other disbursements as appropriate.
Grant such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
So, they are claiming HHS does not have the authority to remove grants funded through HHS.
Declare that the termination of TPS for South Sudan was unlawful under the APA andunconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment;
Declare that the decision to provide only 60 days notice before the termination of TPS forSouth Sudan take effect was unlawful under the APA;
Immediately postpone or stay the termination of TPS for South Sudan from taking effector being put into effect beyond January 5, 2026;
Set aside or otherwise vacate the termination of TPS for South Sudan as beyond Defendantsauthority and/or unlawful under the APA;
Enjoin and restrain all Defendants, and their officers, agents, servants, employees,attorneys, and all other persons who are in active concert or participation with any of them, fromenforcing the termination of TPS for South Sudan;
Order Defendants to take all steps necessary to ensure that the TPS designation for SouthSudan remains in full force and effect unless and until it lawfully expires lawfully or is terminatedlawfully;
Award Plaintiffs attorneys fees and costs under 28 U.S.C. 2412 and any other applicable statute or regulation; and
Award such other and further relief that the Court may deem just, equitable, and proper.
So, they want to make US taxpayers monetarily responsible for the actions of their home country? Just because there is warfare occurring in another country should not make US taxpayers responsible for the citizens of that country. If they don't want to return to South Sudan, there are other countries that have agreed to take non-US-citizens when their home country doesn't want them back.
That this Court enter a judgment declaring that the challenged provisions of the IllinoisBivens Act and the CASPA violate the Supremacy Clause and are therefore invalid as tothe Federal Government and its officers and employees;
That this Court enter a permanent injunction barring Defendantsas well as any of theirsuccessors, agents, or employeesfrom enforcing the Illinois Bivens Act and the CASPA;
That this Court award the United States its costs and fees in this action; and
That this Court award any other relief it deems just and proper.
The US is challenging Illinois' law that violates US Federal Law.
Declare that the Challenged Decisions are unlawful because they: (a) violate the APA;and (b) are contrary to the Constitution of the United States;
Declare that Defendants decision not to request funds from the Board of Governors isultra vires;
Declare that the combined earnings of the Federal Reserve, as set forth at 12 U.S.C. 5497(a)(1), means the Federal Reserves gross revenues without any deduction for its expenses;
Declare that the Federal Reserve is required, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5497(a)(1), to transfer to the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) from such combined earnings the amount that the Director of the CFPB has determined to be reasonably necessary to carry out the CFPBs operations;
Set aside the Challenged Decisions pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 706(2);
f. Permanently enjoin the Challenged Decisions and any steps taken to implement the Challenged Decisions;
Compel Defendants Vought and the CFPB pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 706(1) to take the actions required by 12 U.S.C. 5497;
Retain jurisdiction to monitor Defendants compliance with this Courts judgment;
Award the Plaintiffs their reasonable fees, costs, and expenses, including attorneys fees, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2412; and
Award such additional relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
Because newly appointed Director Russel T Vought decided to use "Federal Reserveprofits" instead of "Federal Reserveincome" to transfer funds to the CFPB, and Director Vought decided that the Federal Reserve is not "profitable" no monies will transfer from the Federal Reserve to CFPB. I am OK with Vought's decision and I hope the courts (I know, they filed in Oregon so the initial court will grant the 'relief' requested) ultimately agree with Director Vought. In my opinion, CFPB is just another congressional boondoggle NGO.
Declare that Defendants actions violated federal law;
Declare that the name of Kennedy Center is The John F. Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts;
Declare that the vote to change the Kennedy Centers name is null and void, andwithout legal effect;
Declare that Defendants unlawfully prohibited Plaintiff from participating fully inthe Board meeting;
Order Defendants to remove any and all physical and digital signage purporting torename the Kennedy Center after Defendant Trump, including the signage on the buildingsfront portico and the website;
Order, at minimum, that Defendants hold a meeting at which Plaintiff is allowedfully to participate;
Enjoin Defendants from further renaming the Kennedy Center, from furtherinstalling physical or digital signage purporting to rename the Kennedy Center, and fromfurther publishing or producing any other official material in any medium that purports torefer to the Kennedy Center as named for Defendant Trump;
In the alternative, issue a writ of mandamus;
Award any other such relief that this Court deems appropriate.
The Plaintiff, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who was a member and trustee of the Board of the Kennedy Center, wants the name of The Kennedy Center restored because Congress named it "The Kennedy Center" and Plaintiffs say it should require an act of Congress to change it instead of the Board Vote of December 18, 2025 renaming the Center to "The Donald J. Trump and theJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
Declare that Defendants termination of TPS for Burma was unlawful under theAPA and unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment;
Declare that the decision to provide only 60 days notice before the termination ofTPS for Burma take effect was unlawful under the APA;
Set aside or otherwise vacate the termination of TPS for Burma as beyondDefendants authority and/or unlawful under the APA;
Postpone or stay the termination of TPS for Burma from taking effect or being putinto effect;
Enjoin and restrain all Defendants, and their officers, agents, servants, employees,attorneys, and all other persons who are in active concert or participation with any of them, fromenforcing the termination of TPS for Burma;
Order Defendants to take all steps necessary to ensure that the TPS designationfor Burma remains in full force and effect;
Award Plaintiffs attorneys fees and costs under 28 U.S.C. 2412 and any other applicable statute or regulation; and
Award such other and further relief that the Court may deem just, equitable, and proper.
So, they want to make US taxpayers monetarily responsible for the actions of their home country? Just because there is warfare occurring in another countryshould notmake US taxpayers responsible for the citizens of that country. If they don't want to return to Burma, there are other countries that have agreed to take non-US-citizens when their home country doesn't want them back.
Declare the February 28 Guidance and other Undisclosed Guidance unconstitutional andcontrary to law;
Enter an order staying the effective date of the February 28 Guidance and otherUndisclosed Guidance;
Enter an order vacating the February 28 Guidance and other Undisclosed Guidance;
Enter an order enjoining Defendants from applying the February 28 Guidance and otherUndisclosed Guidance to noncitizens who have been present in this country for longer than 14days or who have been apprehended farther than 100 miles from the border;
Award Plaintiffs counsel reasonable attorneys fees under the Equal Access to JusticeAct and any other applicable statute or regulation; and
Grant such further relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and appropriate.
Illegal aliens should not qualify for Constitutional protection or "equal access" to anything; ICE should remove them from our country as soon as they possibly can.
Declaring that the Rescission Order violates the Administrative Procedure Act andtherefore is null and void;
Enjoining the Defendants from implementing or otherwise giving effect to theRescission Order;
Staying, postponing, or preliminarily setting aside the Rescission Order pursuantto 5 U.S.C. 705, and permanently doing the same pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 706;
Enjoining the Defendants from implementing or otherwise giving effect to
Section 2 of Executive Order 14251;
Awarding Plaintiffs their attorneys fees and costs; and
Granting such other relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
EO 14251 ordered Executive agencies and agency subdivisions to determine which positions have primary functions of intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work. It added 1-404 The Department of Veterans Affairs to the "additional Exclusions" of EO 12171 of November 19, 1979. Section 4 delegates to the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs are delegated authority under 5 U.S.C. 7103(b)(1) to issue orders suspending the application of section 1-402 or 1-404 of Executive Order 12171, as amended, to any subdivisions of the departments they supervise, thereby bringing such subdivisions under the coverage of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. This EO effectively removes the VA from collective bargaining.
I do not have a problem with this action. Especially within the Department of War which includes the VA. These are issues of national security. Besides the fact that We The US Taxpayer pay their salaries and there should be NO negotiation on this by the government workers. There are clear steps to achieving higher ranks for higher pay as well as increases in pay for number of years at that grade. Yes, there should be protections for workers who are discriminated against by supervisors and co-workers; but, not for pay raises.
Declare that President Donald J. Trump has violated the United States Constitution by engaging in wholesale transformation of the federal government without any Congressional authorization by and through the Workforce Executive Order;
Declare that OMB, OPM, and DOGE have exceeded statutory authority and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner and therefore acted unlawfully by ordering federal agencies to act in accordance with the Presidents unconstitutional mandate by and through the Workforce Executive Order and the February 26, 2025 OMB/OPMMemorandum;
Declare that Federal Agency Defendants have acted contrary to statutory authority and in an arbitrary and capricious manner and therefore acted unlawfully by implementing the Presidents unconstitutional Workforce Executive Order and the February 26, 2025 OMB/OPM Memorandum to reorganize the federal government and RIF large numbers of federal employees, without Congressional authorization;
Vacate the February 11, 2025 Workforce Executive Order, the February 26, 2025 OMB and OPM Memorandum implementing that order; any and all approvals or exemptions awarded by OMB, OPM, or DOGE; any and all orders by OMB, OPM, or DOGE with respect to federal agency ARRPs; and the ARRPs; and issue all necessary and appropriate process to preserve status or rights pending conclusion of the review proceedings under 5 U.S.C. 705;
Temporarily restrain and enjoin the Defendants from implementing or enforcing the February 11, 2025 Workforce Executive Order; the February 26, 2025 OMB and OPM Memorandum implementing that order; any and all approvals or exemptions awarded by OMB, OPM, or DOGE; any and all orders by OMB, OPM, or DOGE with respect to federal agency ARRPs; and the ARRPs, pending further orders from this Court;
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 706, vacate, hold unlawful and set aside the February 11, 2025 Workforce Executive Order; the February 26, 2025 OMB and OPM Memorandum implementing that order; any and all approvals or exemptions awarded by OMB, OPM, or DOGE; any and all orders by OMB, OPM, or DOGE with respect to federal agency ARRPS; and the ARRPs;
Enter preliminary and/ permanent injunctive relief;
Award Plaintiffs their costs, reasonable attorneys fees, and other disbursements as appropriate; and
Grant such other relief as this Court may deem proper.
On September 9, 2025, Judge Susan Illston granted defendant's motion to dismiss the allegations against DOGE but denied the rest of the motions. Judge Illson granted leave to Plaintiffs to amend their allegations against DOGE ordering them to file their amended complaint by September 30, 2025.On September 11, 2025, Judge Susan Illston agreed with stipulations of the Final Disposition submitted by Plaintiffs.
Three appeals were filed in regards to3:25-cv-03698:
Appeal # 25-3030 was filed in 9th Circuit on May 9, 2025. This appeal was dismissed on May 30, 2025 because both attorneys agreed to dismiss the case.
Appeal # 25-3034 was filed in 9th Circuit on May 12, 2025. This appeal was dismissed on May 30, 2025 because both attorneys agreed to dismiss the case.
Appeal # 25-3293 was filed in 9th Circuit on May 23, 2025. The rehearing En Banc was denied on January 5, 2026. No document was available from Court Listener for this denial.
Looks like the US will have to appeal yet again; but this time to SCOTUS.
Declare unlawful and set aside Executive Order 14238 entitled, Continuing theReduction of the Federal Bureaucracy (March 14, 2025), as it applies to theFMCS;
Issue a preliminary and permanent injunction barring Defendants from continuingtheir dismantling of FMCS and implementing Executive Order 14238 entitled,Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy (March 14, 2025), as itapplies to FMCS, and requiring Defendants to take all necessary steps to returnFMCS and its employees to their status prior to the March 14, 2025 ExecutiveOrder;
Declare unlawful and set aside Defendants actions to dismantle FMCS asunconstitutional; arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not inaccordance with law under 5 U.S.C. 706(2)(A); contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity under 5 U.S.C. 706(2)(B); in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations, or short of statutory right under 5 U.S.C. 706(2)(C); and ultra vires;
Compel FMCS to resume the mediation services that were being provided as of March 25, 2025 before they were unlawfully withheld, 5 U.S.C. 706(1);
Award Plaintiffs reasonable attorneys fees and costs; and
Grant such other relief as the Court deems necessary, just, and proper.
Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. Defendants policy disallowing theassignment of FMCS mediators to negotiations and disputes in the healthcare industry where thebargaining units are smaller than 250 employees, or in other industries where the bargaining unitsare smaller than 1,000 employees, is hereby set aside and vacated.
Defendants are ordered to reverse the reduction in force at FMCS justified by that policy.
Defendants motion for dismissal or summary judgment is DENIED.The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motions at Dkts. 67 and 79, to enterjudgment for plaintiffs, and to close the case.
Declare unlawful, vacate, and set aside Defendants oversight visit policy, requiringmembers of Congress to provide advance notice before conducting oversight visits to DHS facilitiesused to detain or otherwise house noncitizens and prohibiting members of Congress from
conducting oversight visits at certain DHS facilities, including ICE field offices, as contrary to law,in excess of statutory authority, arbitrary and capricious, and ultra vires.
Declare unlawful, vacate, and set aside Defendants withholding and unreasonabledelays of performing their mandatory duties to admit individual members of Congress to conductoversight activities without advance notice at DHS facilities used to detain or otherwise housenoncitizens, including ICE field offices.
Grant preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to enjoin Defendants fromenforcing, implementing, maintaining, or giving effect to the oversight visit policy, including throughdenying individual members of Congress entry to conduct oversight visits, without prior notice, atany DHS facilities that detain or otherwise house noncitizens.
Exercise the Courts authority under 5 U.S.C. 705 to issue all necessary and appropriate relief pending review, barring Defendants from enforcing or otherwise giving effect to the oversight visit policy.
Enter an order in exercise of the Courts equitable powers that directs Defendants to take all steps necessary to ensure that individual members of Congress may conduct oversight visits, without advance notice, at all DHS facilities that detain or otherwise house noncitizens.
Award Plaintiffs their costs, reasonable attorneys fees, and other disbursements as appropriate.
Grant such other relief as the Court deems just, equitable, and proper.
For the reasons stated in the accompanying memorandum opinion, it is hereby ORDEREDthat Plaintiffs motion for a stay of agency action under 5 U.S.C. 705, ECF 17, is GRANTED.
It is further ORDERED that, to preserve status or rights pending conclusion of the reviewproceedings, the effective dates of implementation and enforcement of the challenged Oversight Visit Policies, as identified in the accompanying memorandum opinion, are immediately postponed and stayed.
For the reasons stated above, the Court GRANTS plaintiffs motion for a preliminaryinjunction. A preliminary injunction is immediately in effect, as stated above. Defendants requestfor a stay of the injunction is denied.
Plaintiffs shall post a bond of $10 total (not per plaintiff) by no later than December 26,2025.
The Court sets a status conference for January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. over Zoomvideoconference.
A notice of appeal was filedto the 9th Circuit on December 22, 2025. The motion to dismiss 25-7998 was accepted by the 9th Circuit on January 2, 2026.
Declare that the commencement of, and continued work on, the Ballroom Projectby defendants National Park Service, Bowron, Stanwich, Department of theInterior, Burgum, General Services Administration, and Rigas violates theAdministrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 701 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.; and 40 U.S.C. 8106, 8722, and 9102;
Enjoin defendants the National Park Service, Bowron, Stanwich, Department of the Interior, Burgum, General Services Administration, and Rigas, and anyone acting at their direction or in concert therewith, from performing any additional work on the Ballroom Project until an EIS has been prepared and published; the NCPC and the CFA have reviewed the plans for the Ballroom Project; the NCPC has approved the plans for the Ballroom Project; Congress has expressly authorized the Ballrooms construction; and the public has had time and opportunity to comment;
Declare that President Trump has violated the separation of powers by purporting to exercise constitutional powers vested exclusively in Congress by the Property Clause, U.S. Const. Art. IV, 3, cl. 2, and enjoin defendant President Trump, and anyone acting at his direction or in concert with him, from performing further work on the Ballroom Project;
Award the National Trust reasonable fees, costs, and expenses, including attorneys fees; and
Grant any such other relief that the Court deems just and proper.
On December 17, 2025, Judge Richard J Leon ordered:
ORDERED that plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order andPreliminary Injunction [Dkt. #2] is DENIED in part (insofar as it seeks a temporary restraining order) and DEFERRED in part (insofar as it seeks a preliminary injunction);
and it is further ORDERED that a hearing on plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction is set for January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person);
and it is further ORDERED that plaintiff shall file a supplemental brief in support of its motion for a preliminary injunction by December 29, 2025; defendants shall file a response by January 8, 2026; and plaintiff shall file a reply brief by January 12, 2026;
and it is further ORDERED that the parties shall address the following questions in their briefs,along with any other issues the parties wish to raise:
Whether and to what extent, past Presidents have obtained congressionalauthorization and/or regulatory approval for construction and modificationsto the White House structure and grounds.
Whether the President has independent constitutional and/or statutoryauthority to construct a ballroom on White House grounds.
Whether the entities directing the ballroom construction, including the Officeof the Executive Residence, are "agencies" within the meaning of theAdministrative Procedure Act.
This should be considered a nuisance court case and a waste of the court's time. There have been plenty of modifications to the White House since it was first built. In addition, donors are paying for the full cost of the renovations not the US Taxpayer.
On January 6, 2026, the White House published thePresidential Message on Epiphany(akaTheophanyorThree Kings Day) commemorating the Christian tradition of visit of the Magi, the baptism of Christ, and the wedding at Cana. This feast marks the end of Christmas. It is a Latin Rite of the Catholic Church celebrating Christ as the Son of God. While the traditional date for Epiphany is January 6, Catholics celebrate Epiphany on the first Sunday occurring after January 1. In Eastern Orthodox tradition, Epiphany is celebrated onJanuary 19. President Trump writes:
Over the last year, the peace, hope, and love of Jesus Christ has touched our Nation and the world in extraordinary ways. Before our very eyes, a new era of peace is sweeping across the globe. Faith in God is resurging on American shores. Religious freedom is coming back like never before. As we celebrate 250 years of the United States of Americaa Nation forged in faith, sacrifice, and an enduring trust in Gods divine providencewe thank our Creator for His extraordinary blessings and ask for a continued outpouring of grace upon our Nation and the world.
More than 2,000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ remains a guiding light for our country and for all of the human race. This Epiphany, the First Lady and I join Christians in praying that the light of Jesus Christ will lead us ever closer to a future filled with justice, generosity, prosperity, and peace.
Those are some of the exact words used by Googles censors, aka 'Orwelliancontent police,' in describing many of our controversial stories.Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
