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Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence
Memorandum September 30, 2025

Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence

President Donald Trump issued a memorandum on September 25, 2025, directing a comprehensive strategy to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence in the United States. This action mandates the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) to coordinate investigations and prosecutions of entities and individuals involved in political violence, including those who recruit or radicalize others for such purposes. The memorandum emphasizes the need to disrupt financial networks funding these activities and calls for the Department of Justice to prosecute related federal crimes to the fullest extent. Additionally, it designates domestic terrorism as a national priority, aiming to enhance law enforcement capabilities to detect and prevent such threats.

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The Mexico City Policy

Feb 03, 2025

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Memorandum

The Mexico City Policy

On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which had been revoked in 2021. This policy prohibits U.S. federal funding from supporting organizations that perform or promote abortions as a method of family planning internationally. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to extend this policy to all global health assistance programs, ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars do not fund coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The Secretary of State is tasked with implementing these directives and publishing the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Jan 31, 2025

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Memorandum

Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. This action aims to acknowledge the tribe's historical and cultural significance and to enable them to receive full federal benefits. The Secretary is tasked with reviewing legal pathways, including legislative, judicial, or regulatory options, to achieve this recognition. The memorandum emphasizes the U.S. policy to support the Lumbee Tribe's recognition and directs its publication in the Federal Register.

Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation

Jan 31, 2025

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Memorandum

Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation

On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize merit-based hiring practices. The memorandum criticizes previous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they compromised safety by prioritizing factors such as race, sex, and disability over qualifications and competency. The order mandates the immediate cessation of DEI hiring practices and emphasizes hiring based on individual capability and achievement. Additionally, it calls for a review of all personnel in critical safety roles to ensure they meet high standards of performance and competence.

Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives

Jan 30, 2025

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Memorandum

Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives." This directive aims to ensure that Senior Executive Service (SES) officials are fully accountable to the President and the American people by serving at the President's pleasure. The memorandum instructs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish new SES performance plans within 30 days. It also calls for agency heads to reassess and realign SES members to better implement the President's agenda, and to reconstitute Executive Resources Boards and Performance Review Boards to ensure high-caliber performance evaluations. The overall goal is to enhance accountability and ensure the executive branch operates efficiently and in alignment with the administration's priorities.

Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture

Jan 30, 2025

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Memorandum

Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to make recommendations within 60 days on how to ensure that federal buildings reflect traditional and classical architectural styles. This directive aims to make federal buildings visually identifiable as civic structures, enhancing public spaces and honoring America's architectural heritage. The GSA, in collaboration with relevant officials, is tasked with considering updates to the Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture and incorporating community input in design decisions. If a proposed building design does not align with this policy, the GSA must notify the President before proceeding.