With each new presidential election, a myriad of executive orders (EOs) are issued. Many of these orders contain broad directives and it takes time for the practical implications of these actions to become clear. The documents mostly establish the new administration’s priorities and some of the approaches the federal government is likely to take during a presidency. In this News Alert, CAPLAW provides its initial understanding of recently issued orders that specifically refer to federal grantees, the use of federal funds by non-federal entities, and private sector employers.