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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to securing the information and communications technology and services, or ICTS, supply chain. The action keeps in place the national emergency first declared in Executive Order 13873, citing ongoing risks from certain technology transactions involving foreign countries or foreign nationals. It says these transactions can expose vulnerabilities in critical technology and communications systems and pose a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy. The notice also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
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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 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.
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 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 10, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to Somalia, originally declared in 2010. The action keeps in place existing emergency measures aimed at addressing ongoing threats tied to Somalia’s security situation, including persistent violence, piracy and armed robbery at sea, violations of the U.N. arms embargo, exports of charcoal that fund al-Shabaab, misuse of Somali public assets, and violence against civilians. The notice states that these conditions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. It also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
Apr 02, 2026
FRAdjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States
President Donald J. Trump issued this proclamation after a Commerce Department investigation found that heavy U.S. reliance on imported patented pharmaceuticals and their ingredients threatens national security. The action imposes a 100 percent tariff on covered patented drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients, while allowing lower or zero tariff rates in certain cases, including for companies with approved plans to move production into the United States, companies with agreements on most-favored-nation pricing and onshoring, and some products covered by trade arrangements or special exemptions. It directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Health and Human Services to negotiate and enforce these agreements, set standards for onshoring plans, monitor compliance, and report back to the President. The proclamation was issued to reduce reliance on foreign-made patented medicines and drug ingredients and strengthen domestic pharmaceutical production tied to national security.
Mar 27, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities. The action keeps in place the emergency first declared in Executive Order 13694 and confirms that related steps taken in later executive orders remain part of the government’s response, except for Executive Order 14110, which was previously revoked. It says these cyber activities still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy. The notice also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress, as required by law.
Mar 27, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency related to South Sudan that was originally declared in 2014 under Executive Order 13664. The action keeps in place the emergency authorities tied to that declaration under the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It was issued because the situation in and around South Sudan is still described as an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, including violence, human rights abuses, the use of child soldiers, attacks on peacekeepers, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. The notice also directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
Mar 27, 2026
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation
President Donald Trump issued this notice to continue for one more year the national emergency first declared in Executive Order 14024 regarding harmful activities by the Government of the Russian Federation. The action keeps in place the emergency authorities tied to that order, as expanded by later executive orders, because the administration says those activities still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and the economy. The notice cites Russian actions such as election interference, malicious cyber activity, corruption used to influence governments, targeting dissidents and journalists, undermining security in key regions, and violating territorial integrity. It was issued under the National Emergencies Act and directs that the continuation be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
Mar 13, 2026
FRU.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. This day is dedicated to honoring and supporting Americans held captive or wrongfully detained abroad. The proclamation highlights the administration's efforts to secure the release of detained Americans and introduces a new Executive Order that allows the U.S. to designate foreign countries as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention. This designation enables the imposition of sanctions and other measures against those countries, with Iran being the first to receive this designation. The day is marked by flying the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag at the White House and encouraging public observance through programs and activities.
Mar 12, 2026
FRCommitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity
President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 11015, titled "Commitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity," to address the threat posed by criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. This action involves designating these groups as foreign terrorist organizations and dedicating significant resources to dismantle them. The proclamation establishes the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, a partnership with military leaders from 17 countries, to coordinate efforts and utilize military power against these threats. The United States aims to work with allies to strip these organizations of territory, financing, and resources, while also training partner nation militaries to effectively combat cartel influence and violence.
Mar 09, 2026
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Donald Trump has submitted a list of nominations to the Senate for various key positions. These nominations include Markwayne Mullin for Secretary of Homeland Security and several ambassadorial and marshal appointments, such as Darrell Owens as U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Juan Rodriguez as Ambassador to Guatemala. The action is part of the President's responsibility to fill important government roles that require Senate confirmation, ensuring that these positions are occupied by qualified individuals.