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Notice on Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States
Notice August 04, 2025

Notice on Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States

On July 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice declaring a national emergency at the southern border of the United States. This action extends the emergency powers initially declared in Proclamation 10886, citing an invasion by foreign criminal gangs and aliens as a threat to American sovereignty. The notice authorizes the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Homeland Security to utilize the Ready Reserve, including the United States Coast Guard, to support the federal response. This measure aims to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the United States by enhancing security at maritime borders and approaches. The notice is officially published in the Federal Register and communicated to Congress.

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

Jun 24, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

On June 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to North Korea for another year. This continuation stems from the original emergency declared in 2008, addressing the threat posed by North Korea's proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material and other destabilizing activities. The national emergency has been expanded and reinforced through several executive orders over the years to address ongoing threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. This action ensures that existing restrictions and measures remain in place to counter North Korea's provocative actions and policies. The notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

Jun 24, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans

On June 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency concerning the Western Balkans for another year. This emergency, originally declared in 2001, addresses threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy due to extremist violence, obstruction of peace agreements, and significant corruption in the region. The continuation is based on ongoing issues such as challenges to sovereignty, undermining of post-war agreements, and efforts to evade U.S. sanctions, which collectively pose an extraordinary threat. The notice ensures that the measures established under previous executive orders remain in effect to address these challenges.

Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation

Jun 20, 2025

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Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation

On June 13, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order regarding the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation. The order modifies a previous decision from January 3, 2025, which prohibited the acquisition due to national security concerns. The new order allows the transaction to proceed if Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel enter into a national security agreement with the Department of the Treasury and other relevant agencies. This agreement must address and mitigate the identified national security risks. The order also authorizes the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to monitor and enforce compliance with the agreement to ensure the protection of U.S. national security.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

May 14, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency regarding the security of the information and communications technology and services supply chain. Originally declared on May 15, 2019, this national emergency addresses threats posed by foreign adversaries who could exploit vulnerabilities in U.S. technology and services. The continuation, effective beyond May 15, 2025, aims to mitigate risks to national security, foreign policy, and the economy by maintaining restrictions on certain foreign technology transactions. This decision is in accordance with the National Emergencies Act and will be documented in the Federal Register and communicated to Congress.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

May 14, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency regarding the stabilization of Iraq for another year. Originally declared in 2003 through Executive Order 13303, this emergency addresses ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy due to challenges in Iraq's reconstruction and the development of its political and economic institutions. The continuation is based on the persistent obstacles that hinder peace and security in Iraq, necessitating the ongoing national emergency status. This action ensures that the measures established by the original executive order remain in effect.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

May 09, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

On May 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency regarding the actions of the Government of Syria for an additional year. This emergency was originally declared in Executive Order 13338 in 2004 and has been expanded through several subsequent executive orders. The continuation is due to Syria's ongoing support of terrorism, pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and inadequate control over chemical weapons and terrorist organizations, which pose significant threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. The notice indicates that the U.S. will assess Syria's policies and actions to decide on the future status of this national emergency.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

May 09, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Donald Trump has issued a notice to extend the national emergency concerning the Central African Republic for another year, beyond May 12, 2025. This emergency was initially declared in 2014 through Executive Order 13667 due to the severe threats posed by the breakdown of law and order, widespread violence, and the use of child soldiers in the region. The continuation is justified by ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy, exacerbated by the involvement of Kremlin-linked entities like the Wagner Group. The notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress as required by law.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

May 09, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

On May 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency concerning Yemen for another year. This emergency was initially declared in 2012 due to threats posed by certain Yemeni government members and others, including the Houthis, which jeopardize Yemen's peace and stability. The continuation is based on the ongoing threat these actions pose to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. The extension ensures that measures to address these threats remain in place. This notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

Continuation 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

Apr 17, 2025

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Continuation 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

On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency concerning the regulation of Russian-affiliated vessels entering U.S. ports. Originally declared on April 21, 2022, this emergency allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to control the anchorage and movement of these vessels. The continuation is justified by ongoing disturbances or threats to international relations involving the Russian Federation. This extension will last for one year and has been documented in the Federal Register and communicated to Congress.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

Apr 10, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia

On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to Somalia for another year. This emergency was initially declared on April 12, 2010, due to the security threats posed by ongoing violence, piracy, and violations of international sanctions in Somalia. The continuation is based on the persistent threat these issues pose to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. The action ensures that the measures established in Executive Orders 13536 and 13620 remain in effect to address these concerns. This notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to South Sudan

Apr 01, 2025

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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.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine

Feb 28, 2025

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Continuation 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.

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

Feb 24, 2025

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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.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

Feb 24, 2025

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Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

President Donald Trump has issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to Libya for another year, beyond February 25, 2025. Originally declared in 2011 by Executive Order 13566, the emergency addresses the threats posed by the actions of Colonel Muammar Qadhafi and his associates, which included violence against civilians and the risk of misappropriation of Libyan state assets. The emergency was expanded in 2016 to include ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Libya that threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy. This continuation aims to protect against asset diversion and other abuses that could hinder Libya's national reconciliation.

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma

Feb 06, 2025

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Continuation 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.

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