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Navigating the Trump Administration & Congress

Overview

In the first year of his second term, President Trump and the 119th Congress are addressing a host of priorities that will determine the direction of the country on key issues ranging from the economy, inflation and job growth to health care, immigration policy and many others. Faegre Drinker is closely tracking these topics to provide you with clear-eyed analysis and advocacy to help you stay ahead on important matters. Our established government affairs team across our Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Chicago and Des Moines offices is equipped to guide you through the early stages of the Trump administration and beyond.

Team Leads

Resources

2025 Combined Congressional Calendar​
2024 Minnesota Election Scorecard

Contacts

Insights & News

Insights

Updates October 2025

DHS Issues Interim Final Rule on Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents

Foreign Nationals Who File to Renew Their EADs Will No Longer Receive Automatic Extensions
4 min read
Updates October 2025

California’s Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act & More Developments

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
7 min read
Published Articles October 2025

The DOL’s Focus on Conflicts of Interest (Part 2)

Journal of Pension Benefits
1 min read
Updates October 2025

FDA’s Prioritization Pilot Providing Faster Review When Generic Drugs — APIs or Finished Products — Are Produced Domestically

Could Adjusting Your Supply Chains Allow You to Take Advantage of ANDA Review Prioritization?
3 min read
Updates October 2025

How a Federal Government Shutdown Affects U.S. Employment-Based Immigration

4 min read
Updates October 2025

Considerations for Government Contractors in Light of Government Shutdown

Shutdown Raises Cost Recovery and Operational Issues for Contractors and Grantees
8 min read
Updates September 2025

H-1B Update: Executive Order Targets New H-1B Visa Holders With $100,000 Fee

EO Went Into Effect September 21, 2025
5 min read
Updates September 2025

Planning Suggestions for the Impact of OBBBA on Estate and Tax Planning

Plus a Summary of States’ Inheritance and Estate Taxes
10 min read
Updates September 2025

EPA Withdraws Proposed Effluent Guidelines for Meat and Poultry Processors

What It Means for the Industry
4 min read
Updates September 2025

New “Home Country Only” Visa Interview Rule and Termination of the Interview Waiver

What These Changes Mean for International Travelers
3 min read
Media Mentions September 2025

Brad Campbell Discusses 401(k) Litigation With Wall Street Journal

1 min read
Updates September 2025

FTC Abandons Noncompete Rule and Signals Plan to Target Unlawful Noncompete Agreements Through Individual Enforcement Actions

What Does This Mean for Employers?
7 min read
Updates September 2025

Fate of Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act & More Developments

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
5 min read
Updates September 2025

Federal Appeals Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Illegal — What Happens Next? What Can I Do to Prepare?

V.O.S. Selections v. Trump, No. 25-1812 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 29, 2025)
12 min read
Updates August 2025

Update for UK Entities in the Supply Chain for U.S. Defence

UK Defence Contractors Update
13 min read
Media Mentions August 2025

Anna Behrmann Discusses M&A Antitrust Enforcement With The Indiana Lawyer

1 min read
Media Mentions August 2025

Brad Campbell and Fred Reish Discuss ‘Trump Baby Accounts’ With Insurance News Net

1 min read
Updates August 2025

Presidential Memorandum and U.S. Department of Education Directive Require Colleges and Universities to Report Applicant Pools and Admissions Statistics by Race and Sex

IPEDS Reporting Requirements to Include Disaggregated Race and Sex Characteristics of Applicant Pools and Enrolled Cohorts
6 min read
Updates August 2025

2025 Mid-Year Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Reviewing the Widespread Impact of Significant Regulatory Changes Across Federal Agencies on Federal Procurement Policy, Contractors and Grant Recipients
22 min read
Updates August 2025

New Executive Order Imposes Stricter Federal Control Over Grant Awards

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Review All Grants for Alignment With ‘Agency Priorities’ and Revise Grant Terms to Include ‘Termination for Convenience’ Clauses
7 min read
Updates August 2025

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Builds on Existing Regulatory Momentum; Collective Trusts and Closed-End Funds Expected to Play Key Roles in Facilitating Access for Plan Investors
16 min read
Updates August 2025

DOJ’s New DEI Guidance and Its Impacts on Colleges and Universities

DOJ Memo Details ‘Non-Binding Suggestions’ and ‘Best Practices’ That May Significantly Limit DEI Initiatives at Entities Receiving Federal Funds, Including Educational Institutions
18 min read
Updates August 2025

‘America’s AI Action Plan’ and More Developments for the Tech, Financial Services, Insurance and Health Care Sectors

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
8 min read
Updates August 2025

Effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Health Care and Pharma; and More

Biopharma & Medical Devices Briefing
7 min read
Media Mentions August 2025

Fred Reish Speaks on New EO Affecting Private Securities and Digital Assets in ASPPA

1 min read
Updates August 2025

H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2026 and Potential Process Changes Ahead

Proposed Rule Expected to Have Significant Impact on How H-1B Cap-Subject Numbers Are Allocated
5 min read
Media Mentions July 2025

Mollie Sitkowski Comments on Ever-Changing Tariffs in Bloomberg Law

1 min read
Updates July 2025

Reminder: Required Updates to HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and Distribution of Part 2 Patient Notice

HIPAA Covered Entities Should Consider Making Changes Soon
4 min read
Updates July 2025

Federal Agencies Announce Non-enforcement of 2024 Mental Health Parity Regulations

DOL, HHS and IRS Will Not Enforce Certain Nonquantitative Treatment Limitation Rules
4 min read
Updates July 2025

College and University Endowment Tax in the OBBBA

Enacted Reconciliation Legislation Substantially Expands Taxes on Investment Income of Certain Private Postsecondary Institutions
9 min read
Updates July 2025

HEA Revisions and Other Provisions Affecting Postsecondary Institutions in the OBBBA

Pell Grants, Federal Student Loans, Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs & More
9 min read
Updates July 2025

Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV)

What’s the State of Play?
3 min read
Updates July 2025

New “Trump Accounts” for Children

Fund Sponsors and Service Providers May Wish to Begin Assessing Product Eligibility
3 min read
Updates July 2025

Dressed to Oppress? Unraveling Forced Labor and Supply Chains in Fashion

Now Is the Time to Lead With Transparency, Due Diligence and Responsible Sourcing
7 min read
Updates July 2025

New Law Extends and Amends Qualified Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives

Also New Is the Concept of a Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund
6 min read
Updates July 2025

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

What’s the State of Play?
17 min read
Updates July 2025

F-1, M-1, J-1 Visa Interviews Resume With Enhanced Screening of Applicants’ Online Activity

Officials Also Anticipate a Reduction in the Number of Available F, M and J Visa Appointment Slots
5 min read
Media Mentions July 2025

Brad Campbell Discusses Midyear EBSA Enforcement Trends with Law360

1 min read
Updates July 2025

Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. CASA Does Not Affect Ryan Court’s Universal Injunction of the FTC Noncompete Rule

Opponents of the Noncompete Rule Must Wait to See Whether the FTC Will Withdraw Its Appeal of Ryan
4 min read
Updates June 2025

Texas Federal District Court Invalidates the HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule

Covered Entities Shall Still Comply With HIPAA’s Privacy Rule
4 min read
Updates June 2025

Supreme Court Decides Trump v. CASA, Inc.

3 min read
Updates June 2025

Federal Moratorium on State AI Regulation vs. the Latest Regulations From the States; and More

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
9 min read
Updates June 2025

SEC Policy Change for Closed-End Funds Will Enhance Individual Access to Private Markets Investments

Including for 401(k) and IRA Investors
7 min read
Updates June 2025

President Trump Signs New Travel Ban: What Travelers Need to Know

Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals From Certain Countries
6 min read
Published Articles June 2025

Life Sciences Business Strategies for Trump 2.0 Policy Changes

Life Science Leader
1 min read
Published Articles May 2025

Hunkering Down: Political Change and Compliance Basics for RIAs

The Investment Lawyer
1 min read
Updates May 2025

FTC Drops Price Discrimination Lawsuit Against Pepsi

The FTC’s Other Price Discrimination Lawsuit Against Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits Remains Pending
5 min read
Updates May 2025

Gov. Polis Vetoes Colorado Legislature’s Attempt to Repeal Modified Right-to-Work Law

Legislators Indicated the Bill Will Be Reintroduced in the Next Session
4 min read
Updates May 2025

Government Focus on Oil Smuggling Schemes and Cartels Reinforces the Need for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Programs

Incorporate Known Indicators of Fraud Into Compliance Efforts
9 min read
Updates May 2025

Is This the Death Knell of Strict Liability Crimes?

The Impact of President Trump’s May 9, 2025, Executive Order on Regulatory Criminal Offenses & FDCA Enforcement
10 min read
Updates May 2025

HHS and FDA Launch RFI on Deregulatory Plan — A Key Opportunity to Shape Health and Food Policy

Submissions Through Regulations.gov Due July 14, 2025
4 min read
Updates May 2025

EPA Extends TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting to October 2026

This Is the Second Extension of the Deadline
4 min read
Media Mentions May 2025

Nisha Quasba Comments on Drug Importation From Canada in Law360

1 min read
Media Mentions May 2025

Nisha Quasba Discusses Trump’s Push to Boost Drug Imports in Bloomberg Law

1 min read
Updates May 2025

Less Than 40 Days to Prepare for ‘Protecting American Energy From State Overreach’ Executive Order

What Steps Lenders and Borrowers Should Take BEFORE June 7 Deadline
6 min read
Updates April 2025

Data Security Program, Medicare Advantage, Colorado Insurance Requirements & More

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
8 min read
Updates April 2025

EPA Just Laid Out Its PFAS Game Plan — And It Appears That PFAS Regulation Is Here to Stay

Key Details Including Scope and Deadlines Remain Unsettled
4 min read
Updates April 2025

Executive Order Seeks to Reform Accreditation in Higher Education

Directing Secretary of Education to Hold Accrediting Agencies Accountable for Violations Including Unlawful Discrimination ‘Under the Guise’ of DEI Standards
4 min read
Updates April 2025

President Signs Seven Education-Related Executive Orders Ranging From Accreditation to Workforce Development

White House Directives Will Affect Postsecondary Accreditation, Foreign Gift & Contract Reporting, Apprenticeship Opportunities, AI Education, Support for HBCUs & More
8 min read
Updates April 2025

The Effects of HHS Workforce Reductions, Tariffs on Pharma, the ‘Pill Penalty’ and More

Biopharma & Medical Devices Briefing
5 min read
Media Mentions April 2025

Dee Anne Sjögren Comments on SEC Crackdown of Wall Street E-Communications With Bloomberg Law

1 min read
Updates April 2025

A Review of Early Antitrust Enforcement Under Trump 2.0

Targets May Shift, But Antitrust Enforcement Is Alive and Well
12 min read
Updates April 2025

Tariff Tactics and National Security: Decoding Section 232’s Role in Shaping Trade Policies

Comment Opportunities Available to Advocate for Exclusions and Limited Applications
6 min read
Updates April 2025

DOJ Releases New Key Guidance on Its Data Security Program (DSP)

Substantial Compliance Obligations Related to Certain Foreign Transactions Involving Sensitive Personal and Government Data
16 min read
Updates April 2025

Federal Court Strikes Down CMS Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

What’s Next for Operators & Investors?
5 min read
Updates April 2025

Trump 2.0 — The Return of Tariff Uncertainty in Commercial Contracts

Identifying Vulnerabilities and Opportunities for Renegotiation
6 min read
Updates April 2025

Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) Do Not Qualify as ‘Devices’ Under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

CMS Regulates Laboratory-Developed Test Services Under the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) of 1988
12 min read
Published Articles April 2025

Lincoln’s Law Ascendant? Criminal Enforcement and the False Claims Act

1 min read
Updates April 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans Under 2023 Designation

The Situation Continues to Be Very Fluid
5 min read
Updates March 2025

Heightened False Claims Act Enforcement of Customs and Trade Violations

Most FCA Matters Are Triggered by Whistleblowers
8 min read
Updates March 2025

Kentucky Legislature Prohibits State’s Enforcement of Workforce Safety Standards That Are Stricter Than Federal OSHA’s, and Shortens Time to File Complaints and Issue Citations

Law Goes Into Effect on June 27, 2025
5 min read
Updates March 2025

Frequently Asked Questions: IEEPA and Section 232

Implementation of Tariffs Continues to Evolve
14 min read
Updates March 2025

Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) Terminated

What Does the CHNV Parole Program Termination Mean for U.S. Employers?
3 min read
Updates March 2025

New Executive Order Directs Secretary of Education to Facilitate the Department’s Closure

Congressional Action Would Be Required to End Department’s Statutorily Mandated Functions
8 min read
Updates March 2025

Enforcement Realigned: How EPA Is Reconciling Priorities With Policy Shifts

Aims to avoid shutdowns in the energy sector, emphasize a return to compliance and prioritize broader risks to public
4 min read
Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read
Updates March 2025

Bipartisan Push for Speedier Labor Agreements: Senators Unveil the Faster Labor Contracts Act

Also: Sen. Hawley’s Pro-Worker Framework and Reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
5 min read
Updates March 2025

EPA Rolls Back Regulations From Climate Change to ‘Waters of the United States’

PFAS and Superfund Do Not Make the List
4 min read
Updates March 2025

Amid Deteriorating Budget Picture, Divided Minnesota Legislature Faces Difficult Budget Negotiations

Minnesota Legislative Update
6 min read
Updates March 2025

Trump’s EO Seeks to Eliminate ‘Unconstitutional’ Regulations; EU Commission Scraps AI Liability Directive; Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by Meta’s Ad Algorithms for Higher Education; and More

Artificial Intelligence Briefing
7 min read
Updates March 2025

Department of State Updates Eligibility for Waivers of Nonimmigrant Visa Interviews

Changes Limit Applicant Eligibility
3 min read
Updates March 2025

HHS Rescission of the Richardson Waiver and Unintended Legal Consequences for Drug and Device Manufacturers

After the Department’s Recission of the Richardson Waiver, Drug and Device Industry Loses Powerful Check Against FDA Overreach
6 min read
Updates March 2025

President Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imports From Canada and Mexico, Additional 10% Tariffs on Imports From China, Amid Flurry of Other Trade Activity

Retaliation by Canada, Mexico and China Is Underway
12 min read
Updates March 2025

NIH Funding Guidance; FDA Reinstates Key Staff Amid Industry Pressure; Make America Healthy Again Commission; and the Latest on Tariffs

Biopharma & Medical Devices Briefing
7 min read
Updates March 2025

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

New Risks and Opportunities for Both Foreign and Domestic Investors
6 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Randy Kahnke Talks to Law360 About How Trump Administration Cuts Could Raise Trade Secret Security Concerns

1 min read
Updates February 2025

Updates From the Acting General Counsel and the Quorum-less National Labor Relations Board

Recent Leadership Changes Spark Significant Policy Shifts
4 min read
Updates February 2025

U.S. Department of Education Issues ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter That Reflects an Expansion of Title VI Under Students for Fair Admissions to Limit All Forms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities

Guidance From ED’s Office for Civil Rights Significantly Expands the Scope of the Students for Fair Admissions Ruling Beyond Admissions and May Affect Continued Receipt of Federal Funds
8 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Fred Reish and Brad Campbell Discuss 401(k) Contribution Limits With InsuranceNewsNet

2 min read
Updates February 2025

Answers to 21 Frequently Asked Questions About Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

13 min read
Updates February 2025

DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

What to Do If You Are Targeted for Investigation
9 min read
Updates February 2025

A Deeper Dive Into the Making America Healthy Again Commission’s Executive Order and Its Implications

While Some Elements Lie Within the Mainstream, Others Are Cause for Concern
5 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Brad Campbell Comments on Potential DOGE Review, Staff-Reductions for Department of Labor

1 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Brad Campbell Discusses President Trump’s Pick for Employee Benefits Security Administration Chief With Bloomberg Law

1 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Tricia Beckmann Discusses Federal Oversight of Medicare Brokers With Law360

1 min read
Updates February 2025

Published Annexes of Steel and Aluminum EOs Add More Articles for 25% Duties

3 min read
Updates February 2025

Closed-Door Reciprocal Tariffs Conference and Presidential Memo

Proposing Reciprocal Tariffs Customized for Each Trading Partner
3 min read
Media Mentions February 2025

Fred Reish Comments on Pause in DOL Fiduciary Rule Appeal

2 min read
Updates February 2025

President Trump Imposes Additional Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

25% Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum
6 min read
Updates February 2025

10-for-1 Deregulation Executive Order: Key Health Policy Issues to Watch

‘Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation’
5 min read

Events

Events

Webinar December 02, 2025 CLE

It’s a Wrap! Update on Immigration Trends and What’s Ahead in 2026 - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
Dec 02, 2025

Event Recap

Recorded Webinar September 09, 2025 CLE

Work Visas & Permanent Residence Options for Tech and IT Professionals: Strategies for Employers - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
Recorded Webinar July 09, 2025 CLE

Washington in Transition: Medicaid Update - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar July 08, 2025 CLE

Immigration Toolbox for HR Professionals: Immigration Basics and Policies for Work Visas, Permanent Residence and Global Mobility - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
Recorded Webinar May 13, 2025 CLE

Business Immigration Update: Trump Presidency After 100 Days - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
Recorded Webinar May 01, 2025 CLE

Inside the FDA Under Trump 2.0 — Continuing the Discussion on the New Administration’s Changes to the FDA - Webinar

1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap April 28, 2025

NLRB Under a New Administration: Projected Policy Shifts, Union and Non-Union Employer Impact, Compliance Challenges

1 min read
Recorded Webinar March 13, 2025 CLE

Trump 2.0: Navigating Trade Policy in a Time of Tumult

An International Business Briefing Webinar
2 min read
Recorded Webinar February 27, 2025 CLE

Trump 2.0: Navigating U.S.-Japan Trade Policy in a Time of Tumult - Webinar

Hosted by Faegre Drinker’s Japan Engagement Team
2 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap February 24, 2025

Trump 2.0: Trade Policy Review, Outlooks, and Mitigating Risk - Washington, DC

2025 ARA Winter Board Meeting & Fly-In
1 min read
Recorded Webinar February 13, 2025 CLE

Inside the FDA Under Trump 2.0 Transition: What We Know & What to Expect From a Career FDA Attorney - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar February 11, 2025 CLE

Immigration and Worksite Enforcement Considerations for Employers Under Trump 2.0 - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
Recorded Webinar January 10, 2025

Washington in Transition: Incoming Administration and New Congress Outlook - Webinar

Insights into Congress, presidential appointments, and legislative and regulatory priorities
1 min read
Recorded Webinar December 10, 2024 CLE

It’s a Wrap! Update on Immigration Trends and What’s Ahead in 2025 After the Presidential Election - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2024
2 min read
Recorded Webinar December 02, 2024

Washington in Transition: Continuing the Discussion on the Incoming Administration and Congress - Webinar

Insights into Congress, presidential appointments, and legislative and regulatory priorities
1 min read
Recorded Webinar November 13, 2024 CLE

Election Impact on Labor and Employment Practices and 2025 Outlook - Webinar

Labor & Employment Series: Staying on Top of Your Game
2 min read
Recorded Webinar November 13, 2024 CLE

Global Elections 2024: Navigating the Results and Impacts for Multinational Businesses - Webinar

International Business Briefing
2 min read
Recorded Webinar November 08, 2024 CLE

Election 2024: What Happened, What Comes Next and What Does This Mean for You? - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar October 16, 2024 CLE

Election Implications for Telehealth & Digital Health Providers - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar September 18, 2024 CLE

New President, New Congress: Health Policy Implications of the 2024 Elections for Providers and Health Plans - Webinar

1 min read
Recorded Webinar March 19, 2024 CLE

Live From the Primary States: What Organizations Needs to Know to Survive the 2024 Elections - Webinar

1 min read