Trump to sign four executive orders on Friday, May 9.
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Friday, May 9, 2025 4:58 pm ET1min read
Trump to sign four executive orders on Friday, May 9.
President Donald Trump is set to sign four executive orders on Friday, May 9, focusing on policies related to the production of "beautiful, clean coal" [2]. The orders aim to boost the coal industry by ending a moratorium on leasing federal lands for coal mining, among other measures.The executive orders, which have sparked controversy and legal challenges, are part of Trump's broader strategy to bolster the coal sector and address environmental concerns. The orders are expected to be signed at a White House event, where the president will likely emphasize the economic benefits of coal production.
The move comes amidst ongoing legal battles between the Trump administration and major law firms, including Susman Godfrey. The law firm, which represents election technology supplier Dominion Voting Systems, is challenging Trump's executive orders in court, arguing that they violate constitutional protections for free speech and due process [3][4]. The firm claims that the orders are retaliation for its stance on the 2020 presidential election.
Trump has been losing the legal battle so far, with judges suspending previous orders affecting four firms. However, the president has maintained that his actions are lawful exercises of presidential authority and that the orders are necessary to protect American interests.
The upcoming executive orders are expected to further escalate tensions between the Trump administration and its political opponents, as well as raise questions about the legality and constitutionality of the president's actions.
References:
[1] https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/donald-trump-weighs-first-100-192747789.html
[2] https://www.facebook.com/climatereality/posts/how-do-we-build-a-livable-future-by-holding-leaders-accountablestarting-now-send/1113507297472363/
[3] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L1N3RF08B:0-trump-order-against-law-firm-susman-godfrey-faces-court-test/
[4] https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3374999-legal-showdown-susman-godfrey-battles-trumps-executive-orders
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