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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels
On February 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to Cuba, originally declared in 1996. This emergency was established due to the Cuban government's destruction of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in international airspace. The continuation of this emergency maintains the authority to regulate the anchorage and movement of vessels to prevent potential disturbances in international relations and to deter unauthorized U.S. vessel entry into Cuban waters, which could lead to mass migration. This action underscores ongoing concerns about Cuba's use of force and its implications for U.S. national security.
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Feb 24, 2025
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya
Feb 21, 2025
America First Investment Policy
Feb 19, 2025
President Trump Announces Appointments to the Council of Governors
Feb 18, 2025
FRAdjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
Feb 18, 2025
FRAdjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to adjust imports of steel into the United States, citing national security concerns. The action reinstates a 25 percent tariff on steel imports from several countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the EU, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the UK, effective March 12, 2025. The proclamation terminates previous exemptions and alternative agreements with these countries, which were deemed ineffective in addressing the threat to U.S. national security. Additionally, the proclamation ends the product exclusion process that allowed certain steel imports to bypass tariffs, aiming to strengthen domestic steel production and maintain a target capacity utilization rate of at least 80 percent.
Feb 12, 2025
FRImposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
On February 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14203, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and assets of ICC officials and restricts their entry into the United States, responding to the ICC's investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, which the U.S. deems illegitimate. The action is justified by the claim that such ICC activities threaten U.S. national security and sovereignty, as neither the U.S. nor Israel recognizes the ICC's jurisdiction. The order aims to protect U.S. and allied personnel from what is seen as overreach by the ICC.
Feb 11, 2025
President Trump Announces the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
President Donald J. Trump has announced the formation of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB), appointing a group of individuals to provide guidance on national security challenges. The board is intended to ensure that the Intelligence Community aligns with the President’s America First agenda. The appointees, including Devin Gerald Nunes as Chair, are selected for their diverse experience and intellect to help restore integrity within the Intelligence Community.
Feb 11, 2025
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to adjust tariffs on aluminum imports to the United States, increasing the tariff rate from 10% to 25% ad valorem. This action aims to address concerns that aluminum imports continue to threaten national security by undermining domestic production capacities. The proclamation terminates previous agreements with countries like Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK, subjecting their aluminum imports to the revised tariff rate. It also ends the product exclusion process, ensuring that high import volumes do not undermine national security objectives. The adjustments are intended to bolster the U.S. aluminum industry by encouraging domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign imports.
Feb 10, 2025
FRWithdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14199, which withdraws the United States from certain United Nations organizations and ends funding to them. The order specifically targets the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing their actions as contrary to U.S. interests and accusing them of anti-Semitism and other issues. The order mandates a review of U.S. membership in UNESCO and all international organizations to assess their alignment with U.S. interests. Additionally, the order instructs the Secretary of State to inform relevant UN bodies of the cessation of U.S. funding and participation.
Feb 10, 2025
Adjusting Imports of Steel into The United States
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation to adjust the import tariffs on steel to address national security concerns. The action reinstates a 25% tariff on steel articles from several countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, the EU, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the UK, effective March 12, 2025. This decision comes after the Secretary of Commerce reported that previous exemptions and alternative agreements with these countries failed to curb the import levels that threaten U.S. national security. The proclamation also ends the temporary exemption for Ukraine and terminates the product exclusion process, aiming to bolster domestic steel production and maintain a capacity utilization rate above 80%. The adjustments are intended to prevent high import volumes from undermining the U.S. steel industry and national security objectives.
Feb 07, 2025
Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa
President Donald Trump issued an order addressing actions by the Republic of South Africa, specifically condemning its Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which allows the seizure of Afrikaners' agricultural property without compensation. The order outlines U.S. policy to cease aid and assistance to South Africa as long as these practices continue and promotes the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees facing racial discrimination. It directs U.S. agencies to halt foreign aid to South Africa, with exceptions only if deemed necessary by agency heads, and prioritizes humanitarian relief for affected Afrikaners through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The order emphasizes the protection of U.S. national security interests and the rights of individuals facing unjust treatment.
Feb 06, 2025
FRContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma
President Donald Trump has issued a notice to continue the national emergency concerning the situation in Burma, originally declared on February 10, 2021, under Executive Order 14014. This action extends the emergency for an additional year due to the ongoing threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy posed by the 2021 military coup in Burma. The coup, which involved the military overthrowing the democratically elected government and detaining leaders and activists, continues to undermine democracy and rule of law in Burma. This continuation is in accordance with the National Emergencies Act and ensures that measures addressing the situation remain in effect.
Feb 04, 2025
National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2
President Donald Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2 to impose maximum pressure on Iran, aiming to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons and to counter its regional aggression. The memorandum directs various U.S. departments and agencies to enforce strict sanctions on Iran, targeting its financial networks and oil exports, and to disrupt the activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its proxies. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with implementing a robust sanctions enforcement campaign, while the Secretary of State is directed to isolate Iran diplomatically. The memorandum also calls for legal actions against Iranian-sponsored terrorism and espionage within the United States. This action underscores the U.S. commitment to neutralizing perceived threats from Iran and safeguarding national security.
Feb 03, 2025
FRPrioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14183, titled "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness." This order mandates the U.S. Armed Forces to adhere to high mental and physical health standards, emphasizing the exclusion of individuals with gender dysphoria from military service. It directs the Department of Defense to update its medical standards to align with this policy, eliminating the use of pronouns that do not reflect an individual's biological sex. The order also revokes Executive Order 14004, which previously enabled all qualified Americans to serve in the military, and requires the rescission of policies inconsistent with the new directive.
Feb 03, 2025
FRReinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14184, which allows for the reinstatement of military service members who were discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to facilitate the return of these individuals to their previous ranks and ensure they receive full back pay and benefits. Additionally, service members who voluntarily left the military to avoid the vaccine mandate can return without any negative impact on their service status. This action addresses what the President describes as an unfair and unnecessary burden imposed by the previous vaccine mandate.
Feb 03, 2025
FRRestoring America's Fighting Force
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14185, titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force," on January 27, 2025. The order mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, specifically targeting the United States Coast Guard. The order asserts that DEI programs have introduced race and sex preferences that undermine meritocracy and unit cohesion in the Armed Forces. It calls for an internal review to document DEI-related actions and prohibits the promotion of what it describes as "divisive concepts" and "gender ideology" within military education and operations. The order aims to ensure that military practices and teachings align with what it describes as American values and merit-based principles.
Feb 03, 2025
FRThe Iron Dome for America
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14186, titled "The Iron Dome for America." This order mandates the development and deployment of a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the United States against threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with creating a detailed plan within 60 days, outlining the architecture and requirements for this defense system, including space-based interceptors and non-kinetic capabilities. The order emphasizes enhancing cooperation with allies on missile defense and ensuring the U.S. maintains a secure second-strike capability.
Feb 03, 2025
FRExpanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families
President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families" to enhance educational choices for families. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds to support state-based K-12 educational choice initiatives. It also instructs the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and the Interior to review and propose plans for expanding educational options, including private and faith-based schools, for various groups, such as low-income families, military families, and students eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The aim is to empower parents in directing their children's education and improve educational outcomes.
Jan 31, 2025
FRDesignation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
On January 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order initiating the process to designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This action is driven by the group's attacks on U.S. Navy warships, civilian infrastructure, and commercial vessels, which threaten American personnel, regional partners, and global maritime trade. The order directs the Secretary of State to consult with intelligence and treasury officials and report back within 30 days on the designation process. Following the report, the Secretary of State is tasked with taking appropriate steps to formalize the designation, while USAID is instructed to review and potentially terminate relationships with entities linked to Ansar Allah.