Initial Rescissions order revokes 78 Biden-era executive orders

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Trump’s Executive Order 14148 “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” revoked 78 Biden-era orders issued between January 21, 2021 and January 19, 2025. Rescinded climate policies (EO 13990, 14008), equity initiatives (EO 13985, 13988), COVID response (EO 13987), and ethics commitments (EO 13989). Required agency review within 45 days for additional rescissions.

Sources & Citations

[1] Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions · Jan 20, 2025 Tier 1

[2] President Trump Rescinds 78 Executive Orders and Presidential Memorandums · Jan 20, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Trump Administration Rescinds Batch of Biden-Era Executive Orders · Jan 21, 2025 Tier 1

[4] President Trump Revokes a Long List of Biden Executive Orders · Jan 20, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Initial Rescissions order revokes 78 Biden-era executive orders.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, January 20, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-01-20--78-biden-orders-rescinded/