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Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
Executive Order March 28, 2025

Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections

On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14248, titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." This order mandates stricter enforcement of federal election laws, emphasizing the need for voter identification and proof of citizenship to prevent non-citizens from voting. It directs federal agencies to assist states in maintaining accurate voter registration lists and ensures that votes are cast and received by Election Day. The order also calls for improvements in voting system security and mandates that voting methods produce a verifiable paper record to enhance election integrity.

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Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok

Jan 30, 2025

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Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14166, which temporarily halts the enforcement of the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act concerning TikTok. The Act restricts the distribution and maintenance of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, specifically targeting TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd., due to national security concerns. This executive order pauses enforcement for 75 days, allowing the administration time to assess national security implications and explore solutions that protect security interests while maintaining access to the platform for 170 million American users. The Attorney General is instructed not to enforce the Act during this period, ensuring no penalties are imposed for noncompliance.

Memorandum To Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel

Jan 30, 2025

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Memorandum To Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to address the backlog of security clearances for personnel in the Executive Office of the President. The memorandum orders the White House Counsel to provide a list of individuals who will receive interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearances for up to six months. These interim clearances will allow the personnel to access necessary facilities and technology to perform their duties. The White House Counsel is authorized to update the list and revoke clearances as needed. This action aims to ensure that qualified personnel can fulfill their roles without delay.

Application Of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act To TikTok

Jan 20, 2025

Presidential Action

Application Of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act To TikTok

President Donald Trump issued an executive order delaying the enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it applies to TikTok for 75 days. This act, which targets applications controlled by foreign adversaries like TikTok's parent company ByteDance Ltd., was set to take effect on January 19, 2025, but the delay allows the administration time to assess national security concerns and explore potential resolutions. The order instructs the Attorney General not to enforce the act during this period and to issue guidance ensuring no penalties for noncompliance during the delay. This pause aims to protect national security while avoiding an abrupt shutdown of TikTok, a platform used by millions of Americans.

Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel

Jan 20, 2025

Presidential Action

Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to address a backlog in security clearances for personnel in the Executive Office of the President. The memorandum directs the White House Counsel to provide a list of personnel who will be granted interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearances for up to six months. This action aims to ensure that these individuals can access necessary facilities and technology to perform their duties effectively. The White House Counsel is authorized to update the list and revoke interim clearances as needed. This measure is intended to resolve delays attributed to the previous administration's processes.

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