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Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump sent the Senate a new slate of nominations for senior administration, diplomatic, and judicial posts, including nominees for ambassador to Australia, top roles at the White House budget office, Health and Human Services, Treasury, Defense, State, Commerce, and two federal appeals court judgeships. The action also includes nominations for seats on the Inter-American Foundation’s board, including one reappointment. At the same time, Trump formally withdrew four earlier nominations for positions at the Labor Department, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and National Park Service. The purpose of the action is to advance new personnel choices that require Senate confirmation while clearing out selected previous nominations.
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Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Concerning the Air Force’s Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada
President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum exempting the Air Force’s jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada from federal, state, interstate, and local water-pollution control requirements and related enforcement processes. The exemption is made under section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applies for one year, from April 20, 2026, through April 20, 2027. The order says this step is being taken because Trump determined it is in the “paramount interest” of the United States. It also makes clear that the exemption does not cover certain Clean Water Act provisions in 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317, and it directs the Secretary of the Air Force to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity
President Donald Trump issued this determination to declare that coal supply chains and coal-based baseload power generation are essential to national defense under section 303 of the Defense Production Act. The memorandum says the United States needs dependable coal mining, transport, terminals, stockpiles, plant maintenance, and related reliability upgrades to ensure stable electricity for defense facilities, industry, and high-energy technologies. It finds that private industry cannot provide these capabilities quickly enough on its own because of financing, regulatory, maintenance, and market obstacles. Trump therefore authorizes the Secretary of Energy to use Defense Production Act tools — including purchases, commitments, and financial support — and waives certain statutory requirements on the grounds of the national energy emergency he previously declared.
Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy‑Related Infrastructure
President Donald Trump issued this determination to invoke the Defense Production Act in support of large-scale energy and energy-related infrastructure. The memo says the United States needs stronger domestic capacity to develop, manufacture, and deploy major energy projects, including engineering, site preparation, permitting, manufacturing capacity, and related infrastructure, and declares these resources essential to national defense. It states that private industry alone cannot deliver this fast enough because of financing risks, regulatory delays, and market barriers. The order authorizes the Secretary of Energy to use tools under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act — including purchases, commitments, and financial support — and waives certain statutory requirements on the grounds of the national energy emergency Trump previously declared.
Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity
President Donald Trump issued this memorandum to classify domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity as resources essential to national defense under the Defense Production Act. It says the private sector cannot expand these capabilities fast enough on its own because of financing constraints, long project timelines, permitting and infrastructure bottlenecks, and supply chain limits. The action directs the Secretary of Energy to use Defense Production Act authorities to support these projects through purchases, purchase commitments, and financial assistance. Trump says the determination was issued because, following his declared national energy emergency, immediate federal action is needed to strengthen fuel supply systems that support the military, industry, and critical infrastructure.
Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity
President Donald Trump issued this determination to treat natural gas and liquefied natural gas infrastructure as essential to national defense under the Defense Production Act. The memo says key facilities — including pipelines, processing plants, storage sites, LNG export terminals, and related distribution systems — are necessary to support U.S. defense operations and allied energy security. It finds that private industry alone cannot build this capacity quickly enough because of financing problems, long equipment timelines, permitting delays, and infrastructure bottlenecks. Based on that finding, Trump authorizes the Energy Department to use federal purchases, commitments, and financial support to help expand domestic natural gas transmission, processing, storage, and LNG capacity, while waiving certain usual legal requirements because of the declared national energy emergency.
Apr 20, 2026
FRAuthorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald Trump issued a presidential permit allowing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to continue operating and maintaining an existing 12-inch cross-border pipeline facility near Portal in Burke County, North Dakota, at the U.S.-Canada border. The permit covers the transport of crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces and revokes an earlier permit issued in 1996. It also makes clear that the pipeline remains subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including safety inspections, permitting requirements, and reporting obligations. The action was issued to formally authorize the company’s continued cross-border pipeline operations under updated permit terms and conditions set by the President.
Apr 18, 2026
FRAccelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
President Donald J. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to speed up research, review, and possible approval of psychedelic-based treatments for serious mental illnesses, especially for patients who do not improve with standard care. It tells the FDA to prioritize certain psychedelic drugs that have already received Breakthrough Therapy status, and it orders the FDA and DEA to create a pathway for eligible patients to access these drugs under the federal Right to Try law. The order also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to devote at least $50 million in existing funds to work with states developing these treatments, and it instructs HHS, FDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand clinical trials and share data to support evaluation of these drugs. Trump says the action was issued to address high rates of suicide, serious mental illness, and veteran suffering by accelerating potential new treatment options beyond traditional medications.
Apr 17, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports
President Donald Trump’s notice extends for one more year the national emergency first declared in 2022 regarding Russian-affiliated vessels and U.S. ports. It keeps in place the emergency authority that allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate where those vessels may anchor and how they may move in United States ports. The notice says this step is necessary because the policies and actions of the Russian Federation still amount to a disturbance or threatened disturbance of U.S. international relations. It also directs that the notice be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this Presidential permit to authorize Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to continue operating and maintaining an existing cross-border pipeline facility at Neche in Pembina County, North Dakota, where it connects the United States and Canada. The permit covers the existing 20-inch pipeline and allows it to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products across the border, while replacing and revoking the earlier permit issued in 2008. It also makes clear that the pipeline remains subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, inspections, safety rules, and any required permits. The order sets conditions for ownership changes, reporting, maintenance, possible removal if the permit ends, and possible federal control of the facilities if needed for national security.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this presidential permit to let Bakken Pipeline Company LP construct, connect, operate, and maintain a cross-border pipeline facility near Portal, North Dakota, at the U.S.-Canada border. The permit covers a 24-inch pipeline segment used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products between the two countries, while making clear that the project still must follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and safety rules. It also sets the terms for federal inspection, requires the company to obtain other needed permits and rights-of-way, and bars major changes to the border facilities without further presidential approval. The permit further spells out what happens if it is revoked or surrendered, including removal of the facilities at the company’s expense, and reserves the government’s right to take control of the facilities if needed for national security.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Three Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential permit allowing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue operating and maintaining three existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, where they connect with Canada. The permit covers 26-inch, 34-inch, and 18-inch pipelines used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces a prior permit issued in 1991. It makes clear that Enbridge cannot make major changes to the facilities, their location, or the authorized operations without further presidential approval, though it may adjust throughput and product flow direction within the pipelines’ capabilities. The order also requires the company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, allow government inspections, secure any needed permits, maintain the facilities safely, and bear responsibility for removal or other actions if the permit is terminated or revoked.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this presidential permit to authorize Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue operating and maintaining an existing cross-border pipeline in St. Clair County, Michigan, where it connects the United States and Canada. The permit covers the existing 30-inch pipeline facilities used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces the earlier permit issued in 1991. It also sets the rules Enbridge must follow, including complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, allowing inspections, maintaining the facilities safely, and obtaining any other required approvals. The permit was issued to formally govern the ongoing operation of these existing border pipeline facilities under updated presidential authorization and conditions.
Apr 14, 2026
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump sent a new set of judicial nominations to the Senate for consideration. The nominations include four people for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, each for a 15-year term, and four people to serve as federal district judges in Ohio, Texas, and Florida. Specifically, the action puts forward nominees for the Northern District of Ohio and the Southern Districts of Texas and Florida, along with several associate judge positions in Washington, D.C.’s local court system. It was issued to formally submit these candidates to the Senate, which must review and confirm them before they can take office.
Apr 13, 2026
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump sent a new batch of nominations to the Senate for confirmation across several key government posts. The action names people for senior roles at the Treasury Department, Homeland Security, the State Department, Veterans Affairs, and the Justice Department, along with seats on the National Transportation Safety Board, National Labor Relations Board, and Merit Systems Protection Board. It also includes ambassador nominations for South Korea and Albania, reappointments for some board members, and a nomination for U.S. Marshal and U.S. Attorney posts. In the same notice, Trump formally withdrew Troy Edgar’s earlier nomination to serve as ambassador to El Salvador, replacing that pending nomination status with a withdrawal.
Apr 10, 2026
FRDay of Celebration in Honor of the Life of Henry Clay, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring April 12, 2026, a day of celebration honoring the life of Henry Clay on what would have been Clay’s 249th birthday. The proclamation praises Clay’s service as a Congressman, Speaker of the House, Senator, and Secretary of State, and highlights his role in promoting the “American System,” including protective tariffs, a national financial structure, and federal support for infrastructure. It also directs the White House Office of Administration to redesignate Room 208 of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building — the historic office of the Secretary of State — as the Henry Clay Room. The action was issued to recognize Clay’s legacy, patriotism, and contributions to American unity and economic strength during the nation’s 250th year of independence.