Executive orders issued during the Trump administration (2017-2021), documented by the Federal Register, represent significant presidential policy directives. This cumulative metric tracks formal executive actions across policy domains: regulatory reform (23%), immigration (18%), healthcare (12%), national security (11%), and other areas. Implementation analysis includes agency compliance rates, legal challenges (46% faced litigation), and effectiveness measures. Comparative analysis shows Trump's usage (220 total orders) versus historical averages (35 per year since 1945). Orders are categorized by scope (agency-specific vs. government-wide), statutory authority, and policy impact. Temporal patterns reveal increased frequency during crisis periods and administration transitions. The data includes detailed analysis of congressional responses, judicial review outcomes, and subsequent administrative modifications. This metric provides crucial insights into executive branch authority, policy implementation processes, and inter-branch relations, with lasting impacts on federal governance patterns.
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