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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan
On March 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to South Sudan for another year. This emergency, originally declared on April 3, 2014, under Executive Order 13664, addresses threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy due to ongoing violence, human rights abuses, and instability in South Sudan. The continuation is justified by the persistent threat these issues pose, necessitating the extension of the emergency measures. The notice is to be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.
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Mar 28, 2025
FRAddressing Risks From Jenner & Block
Mar 27, 2025
Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
Mar 27, 2025
FRGreek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block
Mar 25, 2025
FRImmediate Measures To Increase American Mineral Production
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14241 on March 20, 2025, to boost American mineral production. The order aims to reduce reliance on foreign minerals by expediting the approval process for domestic mineral production projects and prioritizing mineral-related land use on federal lands. It establishes the National Energy Dominance Council to oversee these efforts and directs relevant agencies to identify and fast-track priority projects. Additionally, the order facilitates public and private investment in mineral production by leveraging defense and economic policies to support strategic resource development.
Mar 24, 2025
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has officially proclaimed March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. This proclamation honors the 204th anniversary of Greece's struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire and celebrates the shared democratic ideals between Greece and the United States. The proclamation highlights the historical and cultural ties between the two nations, emphasizing the influence of Greek philosophy on American founding principles and the contributions of Greek Americans to U.S. society. It also acknowledges Greece as a longstanding ally and strategic partner in areas such as defense and economic collaboration. The President encourages Americans to observe this day with ceremonies and activities that reflect these shared values.
Mar 22, 2025
Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from Specified Individuals
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies to revoke security clearances and access to classified information for a list of specified individuals. These individuals include prominent figures such as Antony Blinken, Hillary Clinton, and Joseph R. Biden Jr., among others. The memorandum states that allowing these individuals to access classified information is no longer in the national interest. It orders the immediate rescission of their access to classified briefings and secure facilities, and instructs relevant government entities to notify private employers if any security clearances were granted through private employment. The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any enforceable legal rights.
Mar 21, 2025
FRAchieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
On March 18, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14239, titled "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness." This order emphasizes the importance of state and local governments, as well as individuals, in enhancing national resilience and preparedness. It directs the development of a National Resilience Strategy and a National Risk Register to prioritize and quantify risks to infrastructure, aiming to streamline federal policies and operations. The order mandates reviews and updates of existing federal policies related to critical infrastructure, national continuity, and emergency preparedness to ensure they are efficient and risk-informed. The goal is to empower local entities to make informed decisions that enhance national security and resilience.
Mar 20, 2025
Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
President Donald J. Trump issued an order to boost domestic mineral production in the United States. The order aims to reduce reliance on foreign mineral sources by expediting the permitting process for mineral production projects and prioritizing mineral-related land use on federal lands. It establishes the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) to coordinate these efforts and solicits industry feedback to address regulatory bottlenecks. The order also involves multiple federal agencies in identifying suitable sites for mineral production and encourages private and public capital investment in these projects. Additionally, it delegates authority to the Secretary of Defense and the CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation to use the Defense Production Act to support domestic mineral production.
Mar 20, 2025
FRInvocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua
On March 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. The proclamation identifies TdA as conducting hostile actions and irregular warfare against the United States, often in coordination with the Maduro regime in Venezuela. It orders the apprehension, detention, and removal of Venezuelan citizens aged 14 and older who are members of TdA and are within the U.S. but not naturalized or lawful permanent residents. The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to enforce these measures, with all relevant U.S. agencies and officials instructed to collaborate in executing the proclamation's directives. The action aims to protect public safety by addressing the threat posed by TdA's infiltration and activities within the United States.
Mar 20, 2025
FRAdditional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14236 on March 14, 2025, which revokes several executive actions from the previous administration. This order builds on a prior order from January 20, 2025, and rescinds additional executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations that were deemed harmful. The actions revoked include those related to public health, national security, human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply, and biotechnology, among others. The purpose of these rescissions is to align federal policies with the administration's goal of restoring "common sense" and enhancing the potential of American citizens.
Mar 20, 2025
FRRevisions to the 2022 Unified Command Plan
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum approving and directing the implementation of revisions to the 2022 Unified Command Plan. This document, addressed to the Secretary of Defense, exercises the President's authority as Commander in Chief to update military command structures. The Secretary of Defense is instructed to notify Congress about these changes and to ensure the memorandum is published in the Federal Register. This action is in accordance with specific sections of U.S. law that govern military organization and presidential directives.
Mar 15, 2025
Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action identifies TdA as a threat due to its involvement in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and irregular warfare within the United States, allegedly supported by the Maduro regime in Venezuela. The proclamation orders the apprehension, detention, and removal of TdA members who are Venezuelan citizens aged 14 or older, present in the U.S., and not naturalized or lawful permanent residents. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to enforce these measures, ensuring public safety by removing individuals deemed hostile to the United States.
Mar 14, 2025
Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions." This order revokes a series of executive actions and memoranda issued during the Biden administration. The rescinded actions cover a range of topics, including COVID-19 response, foreign policy, human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply, biotechnology, and labor standards. The purpose of these rescissions is to align with the current administration's policy of restoring what it considers "common sense" to the federal government and unlocking the potential of American citizens. The order specifies that it should be implemented in accordance with existing laws and does not create any enforceable legal rights.
Mar 14, 2025
Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss
President Donald Trump issued an order targeting the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, citing its involvement in activities deemed harmful to American interests. The order mandates the suspension of security clearances for individuals at Paul Weiss and calls for a review of government contracts and services linked to the firm. It also requires federal agencies to cease providing goods and services to Paul Weiss and to assess and potentially terminate contracts involving the firm. The action aims to prevent taxpayer funds from supporting activities that are not aligned with national security and American values, particularly those involving racial discrimination and other practices inconsistent with U.S. interests.
Mar 06, 2025
FRAddressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14223 to address national security concerns related to the import of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. The order mandates an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce to assess the impact of these imports on U.S. national security, focusing on factors like domestic production capacity, foreign competition, and trade practices. The investigation aims to determine if imports threaten national security and to recommend measures such as tariffs or incentives to bolster domestic production. The Secretary of Commerce is required to report findings and recommendations to the President within 270 days.
Mar 01, 2025
Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber
President Donald Trump has issued an order to address national security concerns related to the importation of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. The order highlights the importance of the domestic wood products industry for national security and economic strength, noting vulnerabilities due to foreign imports. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the impact of these imports on national security under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The investigation will assess factors such as domestic production capacity, foreign competition, and the role of government subsidies. A report with findings and recommendations, including potential tariffs or incentives to boost domestic production, is to be submitted to the President within 270 days.
Feb 28, 2025
FRAddressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14220 to address national security concerns related to the United States' reliance on imported copper. The order mandates an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce into the effects of copper imports on national security, considering factors such as foreign supply chain concentration and the impact of foreign trade practices on domestic industries. The investigation will assess the feasibility of increasing domestic copper production and potential policy measures, including tariffs or export controls, to secure the copper supply chain. The Secretary of Commerce is required to report findings and recommendations to the President within 270 days.
Feb 28, 2025
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine
On February 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to Ukraine for another year. This emergency was initially declared in 2014 under Executive Order 13660 due to actions undermining Ukraine's democratic processes, peace, and territorial integrity, primarily attributed to the Russian Federation. The continuation is based on the assessment that these actions still pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. The notice ensures that the measures and sanctions associated with this emergency remain in effect.