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Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump sent two nominations to the Senate for its consideration. He nominated Charles Baldis of Virginia to serve a five-year term as Special Counsel in the Office of Special Counsel, and Jules Hurst III of Virginia to serve as Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). This action formally asks the Senate to review and consider confirming these individuals for those federal positions.
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May 07, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to the Central African Republic, first declared in Executive Order 13667 in 2014. The action keeps in place the emergency authorities tied to that order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It says the emergency is being extended because the situation in and around the Central African Republic still poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, citing ongoing violence, atrocities, and abuses by Kremlin-linked groups such as the Wagner Group. The notice also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
May 07, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to the stabilization of Iraq. The action keeps in place the emergency first declared in 2003 under Executive Order 13303, along with related authorities referenced in later executive orders. It states that ongoing obstacles to Iraq’s reconstruction, peace and security, and development of political, administrative, and economic institutions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The notice also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
May 01, 2026
FRImposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy
President Donald J. Trump issued this order to expand sanctions tied to the national emergency concerning Cuba declared earlier in 2026. It blocks the U.S.-based property and financial interests of foreign individuals and entities linked to the Cuban government, key sectors of Cuba’s economy, serious human rights abuses, corruption, or support for already sanctioned persons. The order also bars those designated individuals from entering the United States and allows penalties on foreign financial institutions that help them carry out significant transactions. Trump says the action was issued because the Cuban government’s conduct continues to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy and is tied to repression and abuse in Cuba.
Apr 30, 2026
FRPromoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting
President Donald J. Trump’s order makes fixed-price contracts the default approach for federal purchasing, directing agencies to use contracts with clear deliverables, predictable costs, and performance-based incentives whenever possible. It requires written justification for using other contract types, such as cost-reimbursement or time-and-materials contracts, and sets senior-level approval thresholds for higher-value exceptions, with limited carveouts for emergencies and certain research and development work. The order also tells agencies to review their 10 largest non-fixed-price contracts within 90 days and try to renegotiate or restructure them toward fixed-price terms where practical. It was issued to curb cost overruns, reduce overhead, strengthen contractor accountability, and better protect taxpayer dollars.
Apr 27, 2026
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.
Apr 24, 2026
FREligibility of the Board of Peace To Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act
President Donald Trump issued this presidential determination to make the Board of Peace eligible to receive U.S. defense articles and defense services under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act. In the memo, he formally finds that providing this assistance would strengthen U.S. security and promote world peace. The action authorizes and directs the Secretary of State to send the determination and its justification to Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register. In short, it clears the legal path for the Board of Peace to receive certain U.S. defense-related support and explains that it was issued on national security and peace-promotion grounds.
Apr 21, 2026
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump sent a new slate of nominations to the Senate for confirmation across several key government posts. The nominations include Riley Barnes to lead the Peace Corps, Rudolph Bauer as ambassador to Belize, Don Richard Berthiaume Jr. as Justice Department inspector general, Sean Costello as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, and Roger Mason to head the National Reconnaissance Office. Trump also nominated Christopher Phelan to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erich Hernandez-Baquero as an assistant secretary of the Air Force, and Gary Shatswell as an assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs focused on information and technology. The action was issued to formally submit these personnel choices to the Senate, which must consider and confirm them before they can serve in these roles.