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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.
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Feb 01, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
Feb 01, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
Feb 01, 2025
Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
Jan 31, 2025
Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to limit the ability of outgoing administrations to finalize collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that could constrain the incoming president's policies. The memorandum specifically targets CBAs made in the 30 days before a new president takes office, prohibiting new contractual obligations, substantive changes to existing agreements, or extensions of current agreements during this period. The purpose is to prevent such agreements from binding a new administration to the previous administration's policies, which the memorandum argues undermines democratic self-governance and the new president's authority. Exceptions are made for CBAs covering law enforcement officers. The memorandum directs agency heads to disapprove any non-compliant agreements that have not yet been approved.
Jan 30, 2025
Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an immediate review of hiring practices and safety protocols at the FAA. This action was prompted by a tragic collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The memorandum criticizes past administrations for allegedly compromising safety by prioritizing diversity and inclusion over merit-based hiring. It mandates a return to merit-based recruitment and calls for corrective measures to ensure uncompromised aviation safety. The goal is to restore confidence in aviation safety standards and ensure the highest levels of competence within the FAA.
Jan 29, 2025
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
President Donald Trump has issued an order to prepare for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The order establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, to plan and execute a grand celebration. The task force includes various key government officials and will coordinate with agencies to organize the event and report their plans by March 1, 2025. Additionally, the order reinstates previous executive orders to build the National Garden of American Heroes and protect American monuments from vandalism. The task force is set to conclude its work by December 31, 2026, unless extended.
Jan 29, 2025
Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity
President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to its full capacity. This action aims to provide additional detention space specifically for high-priority criminal aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States. The purpose of this expansion is to address immigration enforcement needs and to support efforts to halt illegal border crossings, dismantle criminal cartels, and restore national sovereignty. The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any legal rights or benefits enforceable against the U.S. government.
Jan 29, 2025
President Donald J. Trump Signed S.5 into Law
On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the "Laken Riley Act" into law. This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security must detain individuals who are in the United States and have been charged with theft. The law aims to ensure that these individuals are taken into custody as part of its enforcement measures.
Jan 29, 2025
Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism
President Donald Trump issued an order reaffirming and expanding efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the United States, particularly in educational settings. This action builds on Executive Order 13899, which aimed to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. In response to a surge in anti-Semitic incidents following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, the order directs federal agencies to identify and utilize legal tools to address this issue. Agencies are required to report on civil and criminal authorities they can use to combat anti-Semitism and analyze complaints and legal cases related to campus anti-Semitism. The order emphasizes the need for federal action to hold perpetrators accountable and protect Jewish students.
Jan 28, 2025
Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation." The order prohibits federal funding and support for medical procedures that attempt to change a child's sex, including the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgeries. It directs federal agencies to rescind policies based on guidance from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, which the order claims lacks scientific integrity. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with reviewing literature on best practices for treating children with gender dysphoria and improving data quality. Additionally, the order mandates that TRICARE and federal health insurance plans exclude coverage for such procedures and instructs the Department of Justice to enforce laws against female genital mutilation and investigate deceptive practices related to these medical interventions.
Jan 27, 2025
The National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed January 27, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious Nazi concentration camp. This proclamation calls on Americans to observe the day with programs, ceremonies, and prayers to honor the victims of the Holocaust and the sacrifices of those who helped liberate the camp. The action aims to reaffirm the commitment to remembering the atrocities of the Holocaust, combating anti-Semitism, and strengthening ties with the Jewish community and the State of Israel. The proclamation underscores the importance of educating future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust and promoting dignity and respect for all people.
Jan 27, 2025
Restoring America’s Fighting Force
President Donald Trump issued an order titled "Restoring America’s Fighting Force" aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. The order mandates the abolition of DEI offices in the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, including the U.S. Coast Guard, to ensure that military operations are free from race or sex-based preferences. It requires an internal review to document past DEI initiatives and prohibits the promotion of concepts deemed divisive or discriminatory. The order emphasizes meritocracy and prohibits teaching theories that suggest America's founding documents are inherently racist or sexist. Additionally, the order instructs the relevant departments to align their educational institutions with these principles and report on progress within specified timeframes.
Jan 27, 2025
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order to reinstate 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 offer reinstatement to these individuals, allowing them to return to their previous rank and receive full back pay, benefits, and bonuses. It also permits service members who voluntarily left the military to avoid the vaccine mandate to return without any impact on their service status. This action aims to address what the order describes as an unfair and unnecessary burden imposed by the previous vaccine mandate. The order requires a progress report within 60 days to ensure its implementation.
Jan 24, 2025
The First 100 Hours: Historic Action to Kick off America’s Golden Age
In the first 100 hours of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken significant executive actions aimed at fulfilling his campaign promises. These actions include measures to secure the border, deport criminal illegal immigrants, enhance American economic prosperity, reduce costs, increase government transparency, and implement merit-based hiring in the federal government. Additionally, President Trump has secured over $1 trillion in new investments. His administration has also focused on boosting U.S. energy production and reducing regulatory burdens, with the goal of making American energy more affordable and reliable. These moves are part of a broader effort to kickstart what he describes as a new "Golden Age" for America.
Jan 24, 2025
Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
President Donald Trump issued an order to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council to assess and improve FEMA's effectiveness and impartiality in disaster response. The Council, composed of up to 20 members including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, will evaluate FEMA's performance and recommend improvements. Concerns about FEMA's bureaucracy, political bias, and mission focus prompted this action. The Council is tasked with providing a comprehensive report on FEMA's capabilities and suggesting reforms to better serve the national interest. The Council will hold its first meeting within 90 days and submit its findings within 180 days.
Jan 24, 2025
Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to address water resource shortages and improve disaster response in California, particularly in the wake of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Interior, and Commerce, to ensure adequate water resources are available in Southern California by overriding state and local policies that hinder water delivery. It mandates a review of federal programs affecting water management and disaster preparedness, and calls for expedited housing and debris removal efforts for those displaced by the wildfires. Additionally, the order includes measures to support recovery efforts in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, focusing on road clearance and housing for displaced families.
Jan 24, 2025
Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator of the United States for International Development
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which was originally established on January 23, 2017. This action revokes a previous memorandum from January 28, 2021, which focused on protecting women's health. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to implement a plan ensuring that global health assistance from all U.S. departments or agencies adheres to the reinstated policy. Additionally, it instructs the Secretary of State to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits.
Jan 23, 2025
Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an order for the declassification and release of all government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The order mandates the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General to present plans for the full release of these records within specified timeframes—15 days for JFK-related documents and 45 days for those related to Robert Kennedy and Dr. King. This action aims to provide transparency and truth to the American public, as the President determined that withholding this information is no longer in the public interest. The order emphasizes that it should be implemented in compliance with existing laws and does not create any legal rights for individuals.