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The order directs the Senate to consider a list of nominations for various federal positions. These include Ademola Adewale-Sadik as United States Director of the African Development Bank, Charlton Allen as General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, Matthew Anderson as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and others. The positions and terms vary, with some roles including representation on international organizations and others concerning domestic agencies.

The order directs federal agencies to protect the Venezuelan government's deposit funds, held by the U.S. government in designated Treasury accounts, from any judicial processes such as attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment. These funds, derived from the sale of natural resources or diluents to the Venezuelan government, cannot be transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in, except as permitted by this order. The order supersedes any previous executive orders that affect these funds.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the performance of defense contractors, ensuring they meet the needs of the military in a timely and quality-controlled manner. It restricts defense contractors from issuing dividends or conducting stock buy-backs until they can deliver superior products on time and on budget. The order tasks the Secretary of War with identifying underperforming contractors and working with them to improve their performance, with potential enforcement actions under the Defense Production Act and Federal Acquisition Regulations if necessary.

The order directs federal agencies to withdraw the United States from certain international organizations, conventions, and treaties deemed contrary to the country's interests. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the United States Representative to the United Nations, was previously tasked to review all such international affiliations. Based on the review's findings, the order now dictates immediate steps to cease participation in or funding for a listed set of organizations, including various non-United Nations and United Nations entities, as permitted by law.

The order directs federal agencies to nominate individuals for various roles within the U.S. judicial system. Andrew Benson has been nominated to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine, Megan Blair Benton to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, and William Boyle to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, among others. Each nominee is set to serve a term of four years in their respective roles.

The order directs HieFo Corporation to divest all interests and rights in the digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing businesses of Emcore Corporation, citing potential national security threats. The divestment must be completed and verified within 180 calendar days, unless extended by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). During this period, HieFo is prohibited from granting access to the Emcore assets or any non-public technical information to non-HieFo personnel, unless approved by CFIUS.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of timber, lumber and their derivative products in the United States. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, is instructed to negotiate agreements with foreign countries to address national security concerns related to wood product imports. The order imposes a 10% tariff on certain softwood timber and lumber imports, and a 25% tariff on specific upholstered wooden products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. These rates are scheduled to increase on January 1, 2027, unless agreements addressing the national security concerns are reached with the respective countries.

The order directs federal agencies to implement modifications to the United States-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products, originally established in 2004. These modifications, agreed upon in December 2025, aim to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to agricultural trade with Israel. The order also extends the period that the 2004 Agreement is in force, providing time for the permanent modifications to take effect.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the development and implementation of 6G mobile communications networks, citing their importance to national security, foreign policy, and economic prosperity. Specifically, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information is instructed to study the 7.125-7.4 GHz spectrum frequencies for potential relocation of existing systems and reallocation for commercial use. The Secretary of State is also directed to advance these objectives through diplomatic engagements, including building a coalition of industry and foreign partners.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust certain rates of pay. The basic pay rates for statutory pay systems, the Senior Executive Service, certain executive, legislative, and judicial salaries, and members of the uniformed services are set according to attached schedules. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is instructed to assess whether to provide up to a total increase of 3.8 percent to the rates of pay of certain Federal civilian law enforcement personnel. The rates of locality-based comparability payments and basic pay for administrative law judges are also set. The new pay rates are effective on or after January 1, 2026.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize American space superiority through various initiatives. This includes returning Americans to the moon by 2028, establishing a lunar outpost by 2030, and enhancing commercial launch services. The order also mandates the development of next-generation missile defense technologies by 2028 and the creation of a national security space architecture. It aims to foster economic growth by attracting at least $50 billion of additional investment in American space markets by 2028 and replacing the International Space Station with a commercial alternative by 2030. Additionally, the order encourages the utilization of space nuclear power, with a goal to deploy a lunar surface reactor by 2030.

The order directs federal agencies to increase research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD). It highlights the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) support for marijuana's use in treating certain medical conditions and the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The order also points to the potential of hemp-derived cannabinoids to improve patient symptoms and calls for enhanced research infrastructure to better inform doctors and patients about marijuana and CBD use.

The order directs federal agencies to close and excuse their employees from duty on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025. However, the heads of these departments and agencies may require certain offices or employees to remain operational for reasons of national security, defense, or other public need. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management is instructed to implement this order.

The order directs federal agencies to restrict and limit the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States to protect national security and public safety. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, identified countries with deficient screening and vetting information, leading to a full or partial suspension of admission of nationals from those countries. The U.S. Government is also instructed to engage with these countries on measures to comply with U.S. screening, vetting, immigration, and security requirements.

The proclamation designates December 15, 2025, as Bill of Rights Day. It encourages teachers, educators, and school administrators to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation commemorates the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the document that enshrines principles of freedom, human dignity, and due process in U.S. law.

The order directs federal agencies to treat illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The Attorney General is instructed to pursue investigations and prosecutions into fentanyl trafficking. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury are to take actions against assets and financial institutions involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of illicit fentanyl. The Secretary of War and the Attorney General will assess if the threat of fentanyl warrants the provision of resources from the Department of War to the Department of Justice. The Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to identify threat networks related to fentanyl smuggling.

The order directs federal agencies to increase oversight of proxy advisors, particularly those foreign-owned and influencing large U.S. companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is instructed to review, and potentially revise or rescind, rules and guidelines related to proxy advisors and shareholder proposals, particularly those involving "diversity, equity, and inclusion" and "environmental, social, and governance" policies. The SEC is also directed to enforce anti-fraud provisions, consider requiring registration for certain proxy advisors, and enhance transparency requirements. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is instructed to review state antitrust investigations into proxy advisors for potential federal violations.

The order directs federal agencies to establish a national policy framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Attorney General is instructed to form an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state AI laws that conflict with this national policy. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to evaluate existing state AI laws, identifying those that conflict with the national policy, and those that should be referred to the Task Force. The overarching goal is to maintain U.S. global AI dominance through a minimally burdensome national policy framework.

The order directs the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a Food Supply Chain Security Task Force within their respective departments. These task forces are tasked with investigating the food-related industries in the United States for anti-competitive behavior and foreign control, and to determine if these factors are increasing the cost of food or posing a threat to national or economic security. The Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission are required to take necessary actions to remedy any anti-competitive behavior discovered, including enforcement actions and proposing new regulatory approaches.

The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to review and potentially update the United States core childhood vaccine schedule. The review will compare the US recommendations, which currently include vaccinations for 18 diseases, with the practices of peer developed countries like Denmark, Japan, and Germany, which recommend fewer vaccinations. If the review finds that the practices of these countries are superior, the US schedule will be updated to align with these findings while maintaining access to currently available vaccines.

The proclamation designates December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring those who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It encourages all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and calls for the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff. Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and individuals are urged to participate in this act of remembrance.

The proclamation designates December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in honor of the 2,403 American service members and civilians who lost their lives in the 1941 attack. It encourages all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Additionally, it urges federal agencies, organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

The order directs federal agencies to fly the United States flag at half-staff at all public buildings, grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels within the U.S. and its territories and possessions until sunset, December 4, 2025, in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard. The same directive applies to all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

The order directs federal agencies to reaffirm the Monroe Doctrine under a new "Trump Corollary," emphasizing U.S. sovereignty and the principle of non-interference from foreign nations in the Western Hemisphere. It includes actions such as restoring U.S. privileged access through the Panama Canal, reestablishing American maritime dominance, disrupting non-market practices in international supply chain and logistics sectors, and halting the flow of drugs through Mexico. The order also mentions securing trade deals with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala for improved market access.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nominations of five individuals for various judicial positions. James Bishop has been nominated for United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina; Megan Blair Benton for United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri; Christopher Michael De Bono for Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; Brian Charles Lea for United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee; and Justin R. Olson for United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana.

The proclamation celebrates the 190th birthday of Mark Twain, highlighting his contributions to American literature and culture. It emphasizes Twain's origins and experiences, such as his upbringing in Hannibal, Missouri, and his varied careers before becoming a writer. The document also notes Twain's role in chronicling significant periods in American history, including the Civil War, the Reconstruction era, and the Industrial Age.

This is a proclamation declaring Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. It encourages all Americans to gather in homes and places of worship to offer a prayer of thanks to God for the many blessings. The proclamation does not direct any federal agencies to take specific actions.

The order directs federal agencies to consider designating certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury are tasked with submitting a joint report, after consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, on the potential designation of Muslim Brotherhood chapters, particularly those in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Following this, appropriate action will be taken to implement these designations.

The order directs federal agencies to launch the "Genesis Mission", a national initiative focused on accelerating the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for transformative scientific discovery. The Secretary of Energy is responsible for implementing this mission within the Department of Energy (DOE), including the establishment and operation of the American Science and Security Platform. This platform will provide high-performance computing resources, AI modeling and analysis frameworks, computational tools, secure access to datasets, and experimental and production tools. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology will provide general leadership of the mission, coordinating participating executive departments and agencies.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources from compliance with sections of the Coke Oven Rule for an additional two years beyond the current compliance dates. The Coke Oven Rule, which imposes new emissions-control requirements on coke oven facilities, has been cited as placing severe burdens on the coke production industry, with the technology required for compliance not yet existing in a commercially viable form. The exemption is intended to prevent possible harm to the domestic coke production industry and the potential impact on national security and infrastructure.

The order directs federal agencies to modify tariffs imposed on certain Brazilian goods. The changes include removing the additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain agricultural products from Brazil. These modifications are a result of ongoing negotiations with the Brazilian government and will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of State, in consultation with various other officials, is tasked with implementing these changes.

The order directs federal agencies to appoint several individuals to key positions. Robert Cekada is to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Carter Crow is nominated as the General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term of four years. Stuart Levenbach is to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection for a term of five years. David Clay Fowlkes and Nicholas Jon Ganjei are to be United States District Judges for the Western District of Arkansas and the Southern District of Texas, respectively. Aaron Christian Peterson is to be United States District Judge for the District of Alaska.

The proclamation declares November 2025 as National Adoption Month throughout the United States. It encourages all Americans to support children in need of a safe and loving home, uplift families who welcome them, and help strengthen family and community bonds. The proclamation also highlights past legislative actions, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made adoption tax credits more accessible, and the Family First Prevention Services Act, aimed at strengthening America's foster care and adoption systems.

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products. Specifically, these products will no longer be subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under previous executive orders. These changes come after consideration of various factors including domestic demand and production capacity for these products. The new tariff adjustments will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are tasked with monitoring the situation and implementing the order.

The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modernize the child welfare system within 180 days. This includes updating regulations, policies, and practices to improve the collection and publication of state-level child-welfare data, promoting modernization of state child-welfare information systems, expanding use of technological solutions, and publishing an annual scorecard to evaluate state-level achievement of key outcomes. The order also instructs the Secretary to establish a "Fostering the Future" initiative to create new opportunities for individuals in or transitioning out of the foster care system and to develop a plan to launch an online platform to help these individuals access resources and support.

The proclamation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. It calls for the display of the American flag over government buildings and encourages citizens to hold appropriate ceremonies to express national gratitude and respect for the Marine Corps' heritage. The administration commits over $150 billion to the Marine Corps to ensure military readiness and provide operational advantages.

This proclamation designates November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day, urging all Americans to honor the sacrifices of veterans. It also highlights recent federal actions aimed at improving veteran services, including the establishment of the National Center for Warrior Independence to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028, the opening of 16 new veteran health clinics, and the reduction of the backlog of veterans waiting for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits by over 37 percent. The proclamation also mentions the One Big Beautiful Bill, which makes the 2017 tax cut permanent and eliminates taxes on Social Security for most seniors.

The proclamation designates the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week. This week is meant to serve as a remembrance of the devastation caused by communism and a reaffirmation of the nation's stance against this ideology. The proclamation does not direct any specific actions by federal agencies.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Jared Isaacman, from Pennsylvania, for the position of Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), following the resignation of Bill Nelson.

The order directs the Senate to consider the following nominations: Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, for the position of Assistant Attorney General, replacing Aaron Reitz; Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, as Director of the Bureau of Land Management, replacing Tracy Stone-Manning; and Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, as a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026, replacing Annie Caputo.

The order directs federal agencies to reduce the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles that are products of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025. This reduction is in response to the PRC's commitment to take significant measures to end the flow of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, to the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with other agencies, is instructed to monitor the PRC's progress and may modify the order if necessary.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates in line with the recent Economic and Trade Arrangement between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This includes maintaining the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from China until 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 10, 2026. The arrangement also involves the People's Republic of China committing to suspend or remove many retaliatory actions against the United States, including suspending tariffs on a large range of United States agricultural products until December 31, 2026.

The order asks the Senate to confirm Michael Selig, from Florida, as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, succeeding Rostin Behnam. Additionally, Selig is nominated to be a Commissioner of the same commission for a term ending on April 13, 2029, replacing Christy Goldsmith Romero whose term has expired. The order also withdraws the nomination of Joel Rayburn, from Oklahoma, for the position of Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs), originally nominated on February 11, 2025, following the resignation of Barbara A. Leaf.

The order directs federal agencies to exempt certain stationary sources, specifically domestic copper smelters, from compliance with the Copper Rule for an additional 2 years beyond the original compliance dates. The Copper Rule, implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency, imposes new emissions-control requirements on primary copper smelters. The exemption is based on the determination that the technology to implement the Copper Rule is not commercially viable and that maintaining domestic copper smelting capacity is vital to the country's national security and economic strength.

The order directs federal agencies to nominate several individuals to various positions. William J. Crain, Alexander C. Van Hook, and Brian Barber are to be United States District Judges and United States Marshal, respectively, for different districts in Louisiana. Brian Birdwell is nominated as an Assistant Secretary of Defense, John Breslow as an Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus, Wesley Brooks as an Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Edward Eppler as Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation. Several others are nominated for roles as United States Attorneys and Marshals for various districts. The nominations of Jeffrey Bornstein and Kevin O’Farrell have been withdrawn.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Jennifer Wicks McNamara, from Virginia, for the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, and buses into the United States to address national security concerns. The Secretary of Commerce, after investigating, found these types of imports to be potentially harmful to national security and recommended actions such as imposing a 25 percent ad valorem duty on these vehicles and their key parts, and a 10 percent ad valorem duty on buses. The goal of these adjustments is to stabilize the market share of U.S.-produced medium and heavy-duty vehicles at approximately 80 percent.

The order directs federal agencies to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity by focusing on protections against foreign cyber threats and improving secure technology practices. This includes advancing secure software development, adopting the latest encryption protocols, and refocusing artificial intelligence cybersecurity efforts towards identifying and managing vulnerabilities. The order also emphasizes the importance of personal cybersecurity measures such as using stronger passwords and regularly updating software.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize energy production and deregulation. It establishes the National Energy Dominance Council to maintain the American energy industry's global leadership. It also lifts regulations on coal plants, initiates a nuclear energy renaissance, and opens up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska for drilling. The order aims to restore the United States as a global energy superpower.

The order directs federal agencies to implement new policies and procedures for hiring. No vacant federal civilian positions may be filled or created except as provided for in the order or required by law. All hiring must comply with the Merit Hiring Plan issued previously and each agency must establish a Strategic Hiring Committee to approve hires. The order also requires agencies to prepare an Annual Staffing Plan, outlining new career appointments for the upcoming fiscal year. Exceptions to the order include positions in the Executive Office, non-career positions requiring Presidential appointment or Senate confirmation, military personnel of the Armed Forces, and positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.

The order directs the Secretary of War and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to use any available Department of War funds from Fiscal Year 2026 for the payment of military personnel salaries and allowances during the ongoing lapse in annual appropriations. The funds to be used should be those that have a logical connection to the pay and allowances of military personnel, as per applicable law. After the appropriations lapse concludes, the order instructs to adjust funding accounts within the Department of War to ensure the continuation of operations and activities as planned before the lapse.

The order proclaims October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. It calls on the American public to assemble in their places of worship to honor Kirk's memory and to pray for the advancement of peace, truth, and justice across the country. The directive also commits to continuing efforts to end political violence.

The order directs federal agencies to support the implementation of the Trump Peace Agreement, aimed at ending conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza. It emphasizes the need for peaceful coexistence, respect for all faith communities, and the dismantling of extremism. The directive also commits to resolving future disputes through diplomacy and negotiation, and to promoting education, opportunity, and mutual respect as foundations for lasting peace.

The proclamation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy on October 13, 2025. It calls for appropriate ceremonies and programs to honor the Navy's rich heritage and the patriotism of all who have served. The directive requests all Americans to recognize and celebrate this milestone.

The proclamation commemorates General Pulaski Memorial Day on October 11, 2025. It recognizes the contributions of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman known as the "Soldier of Liberty" and the "Father of the American Cavalry," to the American Revolution. The proclamation encourages all Americans to remember those who have contributed to the nation's progress.

The proclamation recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and emphasizes the importance of early detection and preventative measures in combating breast cancer. It encourages all Americans to understand their family history and other risk factors, and to implement lifestyle changes that may reduce cancer risk. The proclamation also commits to prioritizing research and medical advancements to accelerate cures.

This proclamation commemorates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus, declaring October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day. It calls upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on all public buildings on this day in honor of Columbus and all who have contributed to building the nation.

This proclamation designates October 9, 2025, as "Leif Erikson Day" to honor the legacy of the Norse Viking explorer and to celebrate Nordic-American heritage. It encourages Americans to commemorate the contributions of Nordic Americans with suitable ceremonies and programs. This follows a joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved by Congress on September 2, 1964, authorizing the President to proclaim October 9 each year as "Leif Erikson Day."

The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget and the President's National Security and Homeland Security Advisors, to develop a plan for the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters. This plan, which is to be completed within 60 days, is aimed at addressing national security risks posed by insufficient Arctic-capable vessels. The order also allows for the temporary construction of these vessels abroad while promoting domestic development of future icebreakers. This authorization will end 4 years from the date of the memorandum unless extended or terminated earlier.

The directive communicates the nomination of Lee Lipton, from Florida, to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines. This nomination has been sent to the Senate for approval.

Fire Prevention Week has been declared, urging households and communities to prioritize fire prevention measures and honor the work of firefighters and first responders. The order also directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to consolidate their wildland fire programs, encourages local wildfire preparedness and response, and mandates the use of new technology for wildfire identification and response. A task force was established to assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster response capabilities, and an Executive Order was signed to expedite recovery efforts in California, including a large-scale wildfire hazardous waste cleanup.

The proclamation designates October 3, 2025, as National Manufacturing Day. It highlights the administration's efforts to restore America's industrial power, including securing over $5 trillion in new private and foreign investments, creating more than 450,000 new jobs, implementing reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations with threatening trade policies, and eliminating regulations that stifle innovation and growth. The administration also passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allows for immediate expensing for new factories and industrial improvements.

The order directs federal agencies to promptly issue necessary authorizations for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project, an initiative of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). This decision follows an appeal made by AIDEA under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). The specifics of these authorizations are detailed in a separate Statement of Reasons.

The order directs the Secretary of War, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security in Illinois, specifically around federal facilities. It calls for at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to be federally deployed to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Protective Services (FPS), and other U.S. Government personnel, as well as federal property in Illinois. The duration of this federal service is specified to be 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of War.

The order directs the Secretary of War, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security in Illinois, specifically around federal facilities. It calls for at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to be federally deployed to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Protective Services (FPS), and other U.S. Government personnel, as well as federal property in Illinois. The duration of this federal service is specified to be 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of War.

The order directs federal agencies to make several nominations and appointments. Daniel Bonham is to be Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mark Ditlevson as Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Paul Ferguson as United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia. William Hewes III is to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Benjamin Landa as Ambassador to Hungary, and Arvind Raman as Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology. Robert Rotter, Daniel Satterlee, and David St. Pierre are to be United States Marshals for their respective districts. Jennifer Wicks McNamara is to be Ambassador to Vietnam. The nomination of Mark Brnovich as Ambassador to Serbia has been withdrawn.

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to adjust imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products into the United States, due to their import quantities and circumstances threatening national security. The Secretary of Commerce found that current import circumstances are weakening the domestic wood industry and could impair the ability to meet demands for wood products crucial to national defense and critical infrastructure. The order calls for adopting a plan of action that imposes tariffs to adjust these imports, although specific tariff rates are not mentioned.

The order directs federal agencies to continue certain advisory committees until September 30, 2027. These committees span various departments including the Department of the Interior, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Homeland Security, National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Department of Health and Human Services, Small Business Administration, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Education, and Department of Energy. The functions applicable to these committees under the Federal Advisory Committee Act will be performed by the head of the designated department or agency.

The order directs federal agencies to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancer. The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other officials, will focus on accelerating AI-driven solutions at the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), which receives $50 million in funding annually for 10 years. The order also instructs these agencies to increase investment in pediatric cancer research, encourage private sector use of advanced technologies, and ensure AI innovation is integrated into current work on interoperability for electronic health record and claims data.

The order directs federal agencies to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attacks. It requires the United States to consider any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to U.S. peace and security, and mandates the U.S. to take all lawful measures, including diplomatic, economic, and potentially military, to defend U.S. and Qatari interests. The Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence are instructed to maintain joint contingency planning with Qatar, and the Secretary of State is directed to reaffirm this assurance to Qatar and continue partnering with them for conflict resolution and mediation.

The order directs federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence. The agencies are instructed to develop a law enforcement strategy that investigates all participants in these criminal activities, including their organized structures, networks, funding sources, and preceding actions. The order also mandates a national strategy to investigate and disrupt networks that promote political violence, with the aim of intervening in criminal conspiracies before they result in violent acts.

The order directs the Attorney General and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to fully enforce federal laws related to capital punishment. This includes seeking the death penalty in all appropriate cases where the evidence and other relevant information justify a sentence of death. Additionally, these officials are instructed to pursue federal jurisdiction, to the maximum degree practicable, for crimes committed in the District of Columbia that are eligible for the death penalty under federal law.

This proclamation designates the last Sunday in September 2025 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. It calls upon government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings and encourages the American public to hold ceremonies expressing the nation's gratitude and respect. This observation is in line with Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936, which established Gold Star Mother's Day.

The order directs federal agencies to implement the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which regulates foreign-controlled applications, specifically TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd. The Act prohibits entities from distributing, maintaining, or updating these applications within the U.S. territory. However, the order also allows for a "qualified divestiture," which means TikTok can continue to operate if it is no longer controlled by a foreign adversary. A plan has been proposed for TikTok's U.S. operations to be operated by a new U.S.-based joint venture, which will be majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons.

The order directs federal agencies to designate Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization". All relevant executive departments and agencies are instructed to utilize their authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any illegal operations conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa. This includes necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations.

The proclamation recognizes the period from September 15 to October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, in accordance with Public Law 100-402. It calls on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, honoring the contributions of Hispanic-American citizens.

The proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It calls upon federal, state, tribal, and local government officials, as well as private organizations, to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The proclamation also reaffirms a commitment to pursuing full accountability for those captured and missing in action, mentioning the identification of the 100th service member from remains repatriated from North Korea.

The order directs federal agencies to address the misuse of the H-1B non-immigrant visa program, which has been exploited to replace American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor, particularly in IT and STEM fields. It highlights the significant increase in foreign STEM workers from 1.2 million in 2000 to nearly 2.5 million in 2019, largely facilitated by the abuse of the H-1B visa. The order also raises concerns about the impact on American IT workers, with unemployment rates increasing from 1.98% in 2019 to 3.02% in 2025, and reports of American tech companies laying off local workers while hiring thousands of H-1B workers.

The order directs federal agencies to establish the "Gold Card" visa program, which is overseen by the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security. This program allows aliens who make a significant financial gift to the United States to establish eligibility for an immigrant visa using an expedited process. The requisite gift amount is $1 million for an individual donating on their own behalf and $2 million for a corporation or similar entity donating on behalf of an individual. The funds will be used to promote commerce and American industry.

The proclamation designates the week of September 17 through September 23, 2025, as Constitution Week. It calls on teachers, school administrators, and State and local leaders to educate America’s students about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship under the U.S. constitutional order. The proclamation also references previous executive orders aimed at preserving the value of American citizenship, protecting the American flag, and challenging "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" programs in the Federal Government.

The order directs federal agencies to collaborate with counterparts in the United Kingdom on joint opportunities in strategic science and technology disciplines, including artificial intelligence (AI), civil nuclear, fusion, and quantum technologies. Specific areas of cooperation include accelerating AI innovation through joint research programs, advancing innovative R&D, promoting AI exports, and developing secure AI infrastructure. Agencies involved include the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the UK Research and Innovation among others.

The order directs federal agencies to establish an emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and its employees represented by various labor organizations, including the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The board, composed of a chair and two other members, is to be appointed to investigate and report on these disputes. During the board's 120-day operation, no changes to the conditions causing the disputes can be made unless agreed upon by the parties involved.

The order directs federal agencies to extend the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok until December 16, 2025. During this period, the Department of Justice is instructed not to enforce the Act or impose any penalties against any entity for noncompliance with the Act. The Attorney General is also directed to issue written guidance and a letter to each provider stating there is no violation or liability for any conduct during the specified period.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nominations of seven individuals for various U.S. Attorney and District Judge positions. Specifically, William Boyle, Erin Creegan, and Zachary Keller are nominated for U.S. Attorney roles in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Louisiana respectively, each for a term of four years. David A. Bragdon, Lindsey Ann Freeman, Matthew E. Orso, and Susan Courtwright Rodriguez are nominated as U.S. District Judges for different districts in North Carolina. Rebecca L. Taibleson is nominated to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

The order directs federal agencies including the Departments of Treasury, War, Justice, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Homeland Security, the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force. The task force's objective is to end street and violent crime in Memphis through various strategies such as hypervigilant policing, aggressive prosecution, complex investigations, financial enforcement, and large-scale law enforcement presence in troubled neighborhoods. The Task Force will be chaired by an individual appointed by the Attorney General and will coordinate closely with

The order directs all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag at half-staff in honor of the 2,977 individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It also invites Governors of the United States and its Territories, as well as interested organizations and individuals, to join in this observance. Young people are encouraged to engage with family, friends, neighbors, military service members, and first responders to discuss their memories of that day and reflect on American citizenship.

The order directs federal agencies to fly the United States flag at half-staff at all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels within the United States and its territories until sunset, September 14, 2025, in respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. The same directive applies to all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to take action to ensure transparency and accuracy in direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising. This includes increasing the amount of information about any risks associated with the use of any such prescription drug in advertisements, as well as enforcing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act's prescription drug advertising provisions. The goal is to ensure truthful and non-misleading information in these advertisements.

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establish procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. This includes updating a list of goods not subject to ad valorem duties and adjusting tariffs as necessary to address a declared national emergency related to U.S. goods trade deficits. The order also allows for the reduction or limitation of duties if trading partners take significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align with the U.S. on economic and national security matters.

The order directs the Department of Defense to adopt the secondary name "Department of War," with the Secretary of Defense also bearing the additional title of "Secretary of War." This applies to subordinate officials within the Department as well, who may use corresponding secondary titles. The order also instructs the Secretary of War to recommend actions necessary to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

The order directs federal agencies to strengthen efforts to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad. The Secretary of State is authorized to designate any foreign country that engages in or supports the wrongful detention of U.S. nationals as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. Upon this designation, the Secretary of State shall review existing authorities to respond to and deter these actions, including imposing sanctions, applying inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act, imposing travel restrictions, restricting foreign assistance, and restricting the export of certain goods.

The order directs federal agencies to implement a trade agreement between the United States and Japan. The agreement establishes a tariff system where the U.S. will apply a 15 percent tariff on most Japanese imports, with specific treatments for certain sectors. Japan, in return, will increase its procurement of U.S. goods, including a 75 percent increase in rice procurements and purchases totaling $8 billion per year in agricultural goods and other products. Additionally, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., anticipated to create numerous jobs and expand domestic manufacturing.

The order directs federal agencies to nominate several individuals to various positions. Erwin Antoni is nominated as Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years. Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey are nominated as Federal Maritime Commissioners for terms expiring in 2028 and 2029 respectively. Steven Haines is nominated as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, George Holding as United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Sriprakash Kothari as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Ryan McCormack is nominated as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, Peter Metzger as Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department of the Treasury, and Brian David Miller as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for

The order directs the Senate to consider several nominations, including Tammy Bruce to serve as Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations and other UN roles, Brent Christensen as Ambassador to Bangladesh, Sergio Gor as Ambassador to India, Stephanie Hallett as Ambassador to Bahrain, James Holtsnider as Ambassador to Jordan, and William Long as Ambassador to Iceland. Stephen Miran is nominated for a position on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The order also includes nominations for several U.S. District Judges and Associate Judges of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

The order directs federal agencies to exclude additional units from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program, citing national security reasons. Agencies and subdivisions including units in the Bureau of Reclamation with primary responsibility for hydropower facilities, the International Trade Administration, the Office of the Commissioner for Patents and subordinate units in the Patent and Trademark Office, certain subdivisions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the United States Agency for Global Media are affected. The order also extends the deadline for any order published by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs related to exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs.

The proclamation designates September 1, 2025, as Labor Day, calling for all public officials and people of the United States to honor the contributions and resilience of working Americans with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. It also highlights the administration's efforts to restore the dignity of labor, protect American jobs, and ensure fair trade deals. The proclamation mentions the amassing of hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff revenue and the creation of new jobs at a record pace.

The order directs federal agencies to update policies guiding federal architecture, emphasizing a preference for traditional and classical architecture for applicable federal public buildings. The General Services Administration (GSA) is tasked with ensuring new construction and renovations of federal buildings, including courthouses, agency headquarters, and buildings in the National Capital Region, uplift and beautify public spaces, inspire the human spirit, and command public respect. For buildings in the District of Columbia, classical architecture is designated as the default style. The order also mandates that when buildings diverge from the preferred architecture, they should still convey the dignity and stability of America's system of self-government.

The proclamation designates August 31 through September 6, 2025, as Overdose Prevention Week. It encourages Americans to participate in activities that raise awareness about the prescription opioid and drug overdose epidemic. The proclamation also references the HALT Fentanyl Act, which classifies fentanyl-related compounds as Schedule I drugs, and the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations as measures taken to combat the drug crisis.

The order directs the Attorney General, in collaboration with heads of executive departments and agencies, to investigate whether federal grant funds are being used illegally to support lobbying activities. This investigation is in response to concerns that taxpayer funds may be used for political and legislative advocacy, which federal law strictly limits. The Attorney General is required to report on the progress of this investigation within 180 days.

The order directs federal agencies to fly the United States flag at half-staff at all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels in the District of Columbia, across the United States, its territories, and possessions. This directive also applies to all U.S. embassies, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels. This is to honor the victims of the violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 2025, and it will continue until sunset on August 31, 2025.

The order directs federal agencies to take additional measures to address crime in the District of Columbia. The Director of the National Park Service is instructed to hire more United States Park Police members, while the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is to hire more prosecutors for violent and property crimes. The D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force is to establish an online portal for Americans with relevant backgrounds to apply to federal law enforcement entities. The Secretary of Defense is directed to create a specialized unit within the District of Columbia National Guard for public safety and order, and to ensure each State's National Guard is prepared to assist in civil disturbances. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to investigate non-compliance with crime-prevention and safety requirements.

This proclamation commemorates the fourth anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate in 2025. It honors the memory of the 13 U.S. Armed Forces members who were killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. The proclamation also renews a commitment to never forget the fallen patriots, to protect American lives, uphold American sovereignty, and defend American interests.

The order directs federal agencies to take measures to end cashless bail and enforce stricter pretrial detention in the District of Columbia. Relevant federal law enforcement agencies and members of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force are tasked to ensure that arrestees are held in federal custody to the fullest extent permissible under law. The Attorney General is instructed to review Metropolitan Police Department policies that may lead to pretrial release of dangerous suspects and request necessary modifications from the Mayor of D.C. The Attorney General is also directed to determine if D.C. maintains a policy of prohibiting cash bail and coordinate with federal agencies to press for policy changes if this is the case.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize the enforcement of laws against acts of American Flag desecration that violate applicable, content-neutral laws. The Attorney General is instructed to prosecute those who violate these laws, potentially including violent crimes, hate crimes, and crimes against property. Additionally, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to deny or revoke visas and other immigration benefits to foreign nationals determined to have engaged in American Flag-desecration activity.

The order directs federal agencies to identify and potentially suspend or terminate federal funds to jurisdictions that have largely eliminated cash bail for crimes posing a clear threat to public safety. The Attorney General is tasked with creating a list of such jurisdictions, while the heads of executive departments and agencies, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, are responsible for identifying the funds in question. The aim is to discourage cashless bail policies that may allow individuals posing a societal risk to be released without bail.

The order directs federal agencies to improve the design and usability of digital and physical services provided to the public through a national initiative called "America by Design". A new entity, the National Design Studio, will be established within the White House Office, along with a new position, the Chief Design Officer. This officer will consult with agency heads to implement the initiative, with initial results expected by July 4, 2026. The initiative aims to reduce duplicative design costs, standardize design to enhance public trust, and improve the quality of experiences offered to the public.

The order directs Cameron County, Texas to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry, located on the U.S. border with Mexico in Brownsville, Texas. The construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations. Additionally, the permittee is responsible for taking appropriate measures to mitigate adverse environmental impacts associated with the construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities.

The proclamation commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act and reaffirms a commitment to defending Social Security. It mentions recent measures to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs, which are projected to save billions of dollars annually. The proclamation also highlights a recent bill that has resulted in most seniors who receive Social Security paying no tax on their benefits, which is described as the largest tax break for seniors in the country's history.

The order directs federal agencies to enhance competition in the commercial space industry by streamlining commercial license and permit approvals for U.S.-based operators. The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, is instructed to expedite the Department of Transportation's environmental reviews for launch and reentry licenses and permits. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Administrator of NASA, is directed to conduct an evaluation of relevant states' compliance under the Coastal Zone Management Act and its impact on spaceport infrastructure development.

The order directs federal agencies to enhance the resilience of the American pharmaceutical supply chain by filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR). The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the Department of Health and Human Services is instructed to develop a list of approximately 26 critical drugs and secure a 6-month supply of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for these drugs. The ASPR is also tasked with preparing the existing SAPIR repository to receive and maintain APIs. Furthermore, the ASPR is directed to provide a plan for obtaining, storing, and maintaining a 6-month supply of APIs for essential medicines, along with a proposal for opening a second SAPIR repository in the United States within a year.

The order directs federal agencies to revoke Executive Order 14036, which was previously aimed at promoting competition in the American economy. This revocation does not affect the legal authority of executive departments or agencies, nor does it impact the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget related to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. The cost for publishing this order is assigned to the Department of Justice.

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of specific tariff rates on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2025. The agencies involved include the Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, among others. This decision is based on ongoing discussions with China aimed at addressing non-reciprocal trade arrangements and related national and economic security concerns.

The order directs federal agencies to address rising crime rates in the District of Columbia. It instructs the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia to serve federal purposes, including maintaining law and order, protecting federal property, and ensuring the orderly functioning of the federal government. The Attorney General is delegated the authority to direct the Mayor in these matters. The order cites a 2024 homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents and a vehicle theft rate of 842.4 thefts per 100,000 residents in the District of Columbia.

The order directs the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the District of Columbia National Guard to address the high rate of violent crime in Washington, D.C. The Secretary is also instructed to coordinate with state governors and authorize additional National Guard members for active service as needed. The mobilization and active service will continue until it is determined that law and order have been restored in the District of Columbia.

The order directs federal agencies to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors. The Secretary of Labor is instructed to reexamine past and present guidance regarding a fiduciary's duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 in relation to making alternative assets available to participants. The Secretary is also asked to clarify the Department of Labor's position on alternative assets and the appropriate fiduciary process associated with offering asset allocation funds containing investments in alternative assets. Both these actions are to be completed within 180 days of the order.

The order directs the Secretary of Education to improve the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for better accessibility and efficiency. Additionally, the Secretary is instructed to expand reporting requirements to ensure transparency in higher education admissions, with a new system to be initiated in the 2025-2026 school year. The order also mandates increased accuracy checks and possible remedial action for institutions that fail to submit accurate and timely data.

The order directs federal agencies to prevent financial institutions from denying services based on political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal member agencies of the Financial Stability Oversight Council are instructed to remove the use of reputation risk or equivalent concepts that could result in such discrimination within 180 days. The SBA is also directed to notify all financial institutions with which it guarantees loans about this directive within 60 days.

The order directs federal agencies to improve oversight and coordination of grantmaking processes. The directive aims to prevent misuse of tax dollars, citing examples of controversial funding allocations and inefficiencies in the grant review process. It calls for streamlining agency grantmaking, enhancing accountability, and ensuring that public funds are used more effectively and in line with American interests. Agencies that have the statutory authority to award, offer, or manage Federal grants are included in this directive.

The order directs federal agencies to impose an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports from India, specifically targeting articles directly or indirectly linked to the importation of Russian Federation oil. This tariff will apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, effective 21 days from the date of the order. The new duty is supplemental to any existing duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges, unless they are subject to actions under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

The order directs federal agencies to establish a task force in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics. This task force will be responsible for coordinating federal planning and response related to security, transportation, and entry/exit processes for the Games. The task force will include members such as the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and others. The Department of Homeland Security will provide administrative support and funding for the task force. The task force will exist until December 31, 2028, unless extended.

The order directs federal agencies to increase the additional ad valorem duty rate from 25% to 35% on certain products of Canada, in response to the country's alleged lack of cooperation in stopping the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border. The increased duty rate applies to all articles previously subject to the 25% rate under a prior order. The changes will be effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, from August 1, 2025.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates based on the status of trade negotiations and the impact of foreign trading partners' tariff rates and non-tariff barriers on U.S. exports. The modifications will apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after a specified date. The order also imposes additional ad valorem duties on goods from certain trading partners, replacing previous duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. For goods from the European Union, the additional ad valorem rate is determined by the good's current ad valorem rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

The order directs the Senate to consider the nomination of Edward Forst, from Florida, to the position of Administrator of General Services, following the resignation of Robin Carnahan.

The order directs federal agencies to revoke the existing President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and reestablish it under a new title, which includes the reintroduction of the Presidential Fitness Test. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, with the support of the Secretary of Education, is instructed to administer the fitness test. The order also establishes a council consisting of up to 30 members appointed by the President to advise on the progress of the order's provisions and recommend actions to accelerate such progress.

The order directs federal agencies to address perceived threats from the Government of Brazil that are impacting the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. The order cites actions by Brazilian government officials, including interference with the U.S. economy, infringement of free expression rights of U.S. persons, and human rights violations. It also points to the political persecution of a former Brazilian President as contributing to a breakdown in the rule of law in Brazil. The order further accuses certain Brazilian officials of compelling U.S. online platforms to censor content and accounts of U.S. persons, blocking their fundraising capabilities, and changing content moderation policies that may lead to further censorship.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust copper imports due to concerns of national security and economic stability. The Secretary of Commerce has recommended measures including a 30% import duty on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, a phased universal tariff on refined copper starting at 15% in 2027 and 30% in 2028, and a domestic sales requirement for copper input materials starting at 25% in 2027. Furthermore, a 25% domestic sales requirement for high-quality copper scrap and export controls for the same are advised.

The order notes several nominees to various roles. Thomas Albus is to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, Timothy Dill and Maurice Todd to be Assistant Secretaries of Defense, Andrew Duva to be an Assistant Attorney General, and Daniel Edwards to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Other appointments include Ho Nieh as a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Michael Payne as Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation at the Department of Defense, and Douglas Troutman as Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances of the Environmental Protection Agency. Thomas Ferguson III, Richard Price, and Darin Smith are to be U.S. Attorneys for different districts.

The order directs federal agencies to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that small, previously duty-free imports from any country will now be subject to customs duties. The decision comes after the Secretary of Commerce confirmed that adequate systems are in place to process and collect these duties. The change is in response to national emergencies declared regarding threats to safety and security, including public health crises linked to illicit drugs.

The order directs the Religious Liberty Commission, the White House Faith Office, and the Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom to collaborate in strengthening America's efforts to defend religious freedom globally. It also designates the third week of July 2025 as "Captive Nations Week," during which Americans are encouraged to support global efforts for liberty, justice, and the rule of law.

The order directs federal agencies to support domestic manufacturing and investment. The Department of Commerce is instructed to facilitate investments exceeding $1 billion through the newly established United States Investment Accelerator. The Federal Trade Commission is directed to enforce against false "Made in the U.S.A." claims. The order also outlines new policies including interest deductions for loans on new American-made vehicles and 100% expensing for new factories, equipment, and machinery.

The order directs federal agencies to address homelessness and related issues in the United States. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is to take steps to encourage civil commitment of individuals with mental illness who pose risks to themselves or the public and are living on the streets. The Attorney General, along with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation, are to prioritize discretionary grants to states and municipalities that enforce prohibitions on drug use, urban camping, and loitering, and that address individuals with mental illness or substance use disorder. The order also directs resources towards assessing homeless individuals arrested for federal crimes, and ensuring detainees with serious mental illness are not released due to lack of forensic bed capacity

The order directs federal agencies to address the challenges facing college sports in the United States. It highlights the critical role college sports play in providing scholarships and leadership opportunities to over 500,000 student-athletes, contributing to local economies, and shaping American culture. The order emphasizes the need for a national solution to protect non-revenue sports and maintain the educational and developmental benefits of collegiate athletics, in light of recent litigation that has significantly altered athlete compensation rules and threatened the viability of college sports.

The order directs federal agencies to expedite the permitting process for large-scale data center infrastructure, specifically those projects requiring over 100 megawatts of new load and involving a minimum capital expenditure of $500 million. The order also encourages the use of federally owned land for data center development and instructs the Secretary of Commerce to launch an initiative offering financial support for these projects, potentially including loans, grants, tax incentives, and offtake agreements. It further revokes Executive Order 14141 and mandates efficient environmental reviews to facilitate construction of these projects.

The order directs federal agencies to procure only Large Language Models (LLMs) that prioritize truthfulness, accuracy, and ideological neutrality in their responses to user prompts. The order specifies that these LLMs should not manipulate responses in favor of any ideological dogmas, such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with other administrators, is instructed to issue guidance to agencies on implementing this order within 120 days.

The order directs federal agencies to promote the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, is to establish the American AI Exports Program within 90 days. The program will support the development and deployment of U.S. full-stack AI export packages. The Secretary of Commerce will also issue a public call for proposals from industry-led consortia, which must include a full-stack AI technology package and comply with all relevant U.S. export control regimes and policies.

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research arm and will begin firing hundreds of scientists. The Office of Research and Development provides the research that backstops almost all of the agency's policies and regulations. The office had around 1,100 employees at the beginning of the Trump II administration, but more than 300 have already left, having accepted DOGE deferred resignation offers. The department didn't say how many of the remaining 830 employees would ultimately be let go.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, including commercial sterilization facilities, from compliance with the Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review (EtO Rule) for an additional two years. The EtO Rule, which imposes new emissions-control requirements, has been deemed burdensome and potentially disruptive to the supply of sterilized medical equipment. The exemption is based on the determination that the technology to implement the EtO Rule is not commercially viable and that maintaining the supply of sterilized medical equipment is in the national security interests of the United States.

The order directs federal agencies to create a new Schedule G in the excepted service for noncareer positions of a policy-making or policy-advocating character. This is to address the gap in the current excepted service schedules, which do not have a category for these types of positions. Appointments to these positions, which are expected to change with Presidential transitions, will now be made under this new Schedule G. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations for this order.

The nominations sent to the Senate include Jeffrey Anderson to represent the U.S. on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Jerome Francis Gorgon Jr. as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, among others. Notable nominations also include Paul Hollis as Director of the Mint, David LaCerte as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Dan Negrea as the U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources, such as coal-fired power plants, from compliance with stricter emissions standards set by a rule published on May 7, 2024. The exemption, which extends the compliance deadline by two years from July 8, 2027 to July 8, 2029, is based on the determination that the technology to meet the new standards is not commercially viable. The order also asserts that maintaining the current standards is in the national security interests of the United States.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain chemical manufacturing facilities from compliance with the New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, known as the HON Rule. The exemption, lasting for a period of 2 years beyond the HON Rule’s relevant compliance dates, applies to specific facilities listed in Annex I of the order. The order cites the lack of commercially viable technology to implement the HON Rule and national security interests as reasons for the exemption.

The order directs the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt certain stationary sources involved in taconite iron ore processing from compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Taconite Iron Ore Processing rule for a period of two years. This exemption applies due to the current lack of commercially viable technology necessary to implement and comply with the rule. The facilities affected include those operated by United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., among others.

The order sends to the Senate the nominations of three individuals for judicial positions. Joshua D. Dunlap is nominated as United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, replacing retired William J. Kayatta, Jr. William W. Mercer is nominated as United States District Judge for the District of Montana, replacing Dana L. Christensen who is retiring. Eric Chunyee Tung is nominated as United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, replacing Sandra Segal Ikuta who is retiring.

In another of his tariff letters, the president announced 30% levies on goods imported from the EU and Mexico would begin on August 1. The letters were published on his social media site. Earlier, Canada received a tariff letter announcing 35% tariffs on the same deadline. So far Trump has sent letters to 24 nations and the EU. More are expected ans the president seeks leverage in trade negotiations.

According to documents reviewed by the NY Times, the Energy department plans to eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for wind and solar energy projects. Cuts are also planned for programs that help moderate and low-income families pay for energy. The funding has been approved by Congress and was slated to be allocated during the fiscal year that ends in September. "Cuts include reducing money for wind power projects to about $30 million from $137 million, and solar power to about $42 million from $318 million," according to the Times' report. Democratic lawmakers say the cuts are illegal.

A federal judge ruled that ICE agents were conducting roving immigration raids without "reasonable suspicion" and instead were relying on improper factors like race, accent, and line of work to apprehend people. The ruling halts the roving raids, at least temporarily. The judge also ordered that DHS provide detainees with access to telephones and legal counsel while detained.

The nominations sent to the Senate include Nicholas Adams of Florida for Ambassador to Malaysia, Eric Meyer of California for Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Sean O'Neill of Virginia for Ambassador to Thailand, and Julie Stufft of Ohio for Ambassador to Kazakhstan.

Reversing policy that's been in place for decades (since 1954), the IRS says it will allow churches to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, without losing their tax-exempt status. Only one church has lost its exemption due to the rule (known as the Johnson Amendment) and in practice it has been rarely enforced.

The order directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies for energy sources like wind and solar, arguing they distort the market and are unreliable. The Department of the Treasury is instructed to enforce the termination of clean electricity production and investment tax credits for these facilities, as well as implement enhanced Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions. The Department of the Interior is directed to review and revise regulations that provide preferential treatment to wind and solar facilities compared to other energy sources.

The order directs federal agencies to halt the filling of vacant civilian positions and the creation of new ones through October 15, 2025, except as otherwise specified or required by law. This directive applies to all executive departments and agencies, with exceptions for military personnel, positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, public safety, and the Executive Office of the President. The hiring process should align with the Merit Hiring Plan issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025. The OPM Director may grant exemptions where necessary, and agencies are prohibited from contracting outside the federal government to circumvent this policy.

The order directs federal agencies to extend the suspension of additional reciprocal tariff rates, originally set for 90 days, until August 1, 2025. This suspension applies to products of foreign trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257, excluding the People's Republic of China (PRC). The tariff modifications, applicable to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, are to be implemented by the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other relevant officials.

The Trump II Department of Homeland Security is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, citing improved conditions in those countries. TPS is a federal program that protects immigrants from deportation, and allows them to get work permits, if they are from nations affected by natural disasters or war. People from Nicaragua and Honduras first received TPS protection following a hurricane in 1999. The department previously announced it would end TPS protection for people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Nepal, Haiti, and Venezuela.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize conservation and outdoor recreation. The National Park Service and the United States Forest Service are instructed to address deferred maintenance, costing $23 billion and $10.8 billion respectively. All federal land management agencies are to promote stewardship of natural resources, expand access to public lands for recreation, and encourage voluntary conservation efforts. The order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and including officials from Defense, Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency among others. This Commission will advise on conserving national treasures and natural resources, improving conservation efforts, and expanding access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

The order directs federal agencies to increase entry fees for foreign tourists at national parks, while improving affordability for U.S. residents. The Secretary of the Interior is instructed to develop a strategy to increase revenue and improve the recreational experience at national parks. The increased revenue from the higher fees is to be used to improve the infrastructure of, or enhance enjoyment of or access to, America’s Federal recreational areas. The Secretary of the Interior, along with the Secretary of State, is also directed to encourage international tourism to America’s national parks.

Congressional Republicans pulled together as expected after a few hours of noisy faux-independence and voted to pass the president's signature agenda item: the One Big Beautiful Bill. It's got tax breaks for the wealthy, benefit cuts for the poor, and a ginormous budget bump for the Department of Homeland Security (and a more modest one for the Pentagon). We'll probably learn more of what it's got over the coming days as observers delve into its nooks and crannies. Happy Fourth of July, America.

The proclamation designates July 5, 2025, as the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service. The document acknowledges the service's history and current role, noting that it protects the President, Vice President, their families, former presidents, major presidential candidates, and visiting foreign dignitaries. The proclamation also calls on all Americans to express gratitude and respect to the 8,000 employees of the United States Secret Service.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny entry to people crossing the border seeking asylum. The asylum process ahs been part of U.S. immigration law since 1980. It allows people with credible fears of persecution in their home countries to apply for asylum and refuge in the U.S. The ruling will take effect in two weeks, allowing the administration time to appeal.

The memo notes the nomination of numerous individuals to various federal positions. These include Ademola Adewale-Sadik as United States Director of the African Development Bank for a five-year term, Lee Beaman and others to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for terms expiring in 2028, 2029, and 2030, and various appointees as United States Attorneys for terms of four years in multiple districts. New positions include James Caggy as an Assistant Secretary of Defense and Rosario Palmieri as an Assistant Secretary of Labor.

The order directs federal agencies to revise and enforce policies towards Cuba, with the aim of promoting freedom, democracy, and human rights in the country. Key directives include ending economic practices benefiting the Cuban government at the expense of its people, upholding the ban on tourism to Cuba, supporting the existing economic embargo, and expanding support for the Cuban people through internet services, free press, and lawful travel. The policy also ensures that any engagement between the U.S. and Cuba advances the interests of both nations.

The order directs Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the international boundary between the United States and Canada. This permit allows for the import from Canada into the United States of various crude oil and petroleum products, but not natural gas. The facilities are subject to all relevant laws and regulations, including pipeline safety laws and regulations issued or administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The permit also includes conditions related to potential changes, inspections, and removal of the facilities.

The order directs United States forces to conduct a precision strike against three nuclear facilities in Iran, which are reportedly used for nuclear weapons development. The strike was conducted in a way to minimize casualties and deter future attacks, without the use of US ground forces. The action was taken under the President's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, and the United States may take further action if necessary to address threats or attacks. [Editor's Note: There's been a mixup on the White House website. The source link formerly led to the text of the letter the president sent to Congress justifying his decision to attack Iran's nuclear bomb making facilities See here. That is what has been summarized here. Meanwhile, the post for the letter is absent from the White House website. And weirdly, the copy at the letter URL describes the Presidential Permit described in the headline.]

The order directs Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada in Burke County, North Dakota. This permit allows for the export of natural gas liquids from the U.S. into Canada, excluding natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. The facilities include an 8.625-inch diameter pipeline and associated structures and equipment. The order also stipulates that the operation and maintenance of these facilities are subject to all applicable laws and regulations, including pipeline safety laws administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

The order directs federal agencies to revoke a series of sanctions on Syria, effective from July 1, 2025. This includes the termination of the national emergency declared in various executive orders related to Syria. The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Commerce, among others, are instructed to take additional actions including the removal of sanctions, issuing waivers to relax export controls and other restrictions on Syria. These actions are taken in response to positive developments in Syria, including actions taken by the new Syrian government. However, relief will not be provided to ISIS or other terrorist organizations, human rights abusers, and those linked to chemical weapons or activities threatening the peace, security, or stability of the United States, Syria, and its

The order directs federal agencies to streamline the funding process for energy infrastructure and critical mineral and material projects. This includes sharing information on funding applications and commitments among agencies, particularly with the Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council. The directive also mandates the development of a common application for federal funding opportunities related to these projects within 180 days, allowing applicants to apply simultaneously to multiple federal programs. The goal is to facilitate faster, more strategic investment decisions and reduce duplicative processes.

The Justice department put forward in a memo a plan to prioritize denaturalization in cases involving naturalized citizens who have broken the law. In the memo, DOJ leadership said denaturalization would become a top five priority for Civil Division staff.

Last week's SCOTUS ruling narrowing lower courts' ability to order nationwide injunctions left unsettled the underlying question about the legality of the president's executive order meant to end birthright citizenship. SCOTUS gave opponents of the executive order 30 days to get legal arguments and cases underway. Meanwhile, 28 U.S. states didn't challenge the order, and those may allow the order to go into effect once the 30 day period passes, potentially ending birthright citizenship in those states.

The administration will revoke Temporary Protected Status and work permits for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in September. The protected status has allowed Haitians to immigrate from their crisis-stricken nation to the U.S. legally since 2010. The administration said that crisis conditions in Haiti have abated enough to end the program. Meanwhile, the State Department advises Americans to avoid travel to Haiti due to its widespread gang violence.

The Trump administration acted to withhold $6.8 billion in education funding allocated by Congress to pay for teacher training, classroom materials, and after-school programs. The funds pay for programs aimed at supporting immigrant children and students learning English.

The Justice Department fired at least three prosecutors involved in the U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases. Previously the Justice Department fired about three dozen attorneys involved in pursuing Jan 6 criminal convictions.

The letter states that the president directed United States forces to conduct a precision strike against three nuclear facilities in Iran, which are reportedly used for nuclear weapons development. It characterizes the strike as conducted in a way to minimize casualties and deter future attacks, without the use of US ground forces. The action was taken under the President's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, and the United States may take further action if necessary to address threats or attacks.

The United States joined Israel's air assault on Iran, bombing a trio of nuclear research sites. Legality (international and domestic) of the Trump II administration's order to attack discussed by Lawfare, here.

The order directs the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to expand and continue to maintain and operate a vehicular and pedestrian crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry. This includes the construction of six vehicle lanes in a second span adjacent to the existing bridge. The permittee is required to comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, mitigate any adverse environmental impacts, and obtain all necessary permits and authorizations prior to commencing construction.

A three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit ruled that the Trump II administration had a legitimate interest in protecting federal employees and property and that federalizing the California National Guard to do so was within the president's powers. The court also said that the government must provide justification for its action, and the case will return to the lower court to make that determination.

Hundreds of Voice of America employees received layoff notices this week, effectively shutting down the news outlet that had been in service providing American-produced news and info around the world since WWII. Among the 639 employees let go were employees of VOA's persian-language service who had been brought back from administrative leave a week ago following Israel's bombardment of Iran. All told, 1,400 people have been let go from VOA and its parent agency. Kari Lake, the Trump II administration appointee overseeing the agency, blasted it as a "bloated, unaccountable bureaucracy ... riddled with dysfunction, bias, and waste. That ends now."

A federal judge ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a student and activist at Columbia University. He was held in a Louisiana immigration detention center for three months after DHS agents arrested him, one of the first students targeted for deportation for their pro-Palestine protest actions on campus. He was the last of several noncitizen students picked up during the administration's crackdown last spring to be released.

Several members of the Senegal Women's Basketball team were denied visas to enter the United States to take part in a training camp. In response, the team cancelled its training camp visit and instead will hold its training camp in Senegal's capital, Dakar. The Senegal Basketball Federation said that two members of the federation, a doctor, a physical therapist, five players, the GM, a steward, and a "ministerial delegate" were all denied entry. Senegal is not currently on the list of countries from which travel is banned. The State Department didn't give a reason for the denials.

The order directs federal agencies to extend the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically as it applies to TikTok, until September 17, 2025. During this period, the Department of Justice is instructed not to enforce the Act or impose any penalties for noncompliance, including for actions related to foreign adversary controlled applications. The Attorney General is tasked with issuing written guidance to implement this directive and to confirm to each provider that no violations of the statute have occurred during the specified period.

The Trump II State Department said it is restarting the process for accepting student visa applications, but said it would require applicants to unlock their social media accounts for review. Consular reviewers will be looking for posts and messages deemed "hostile to the United States, its culture, government, institutions, and founding principles."

The proclamation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, celebrated on June 17, 2025. The day is marked to honor the courage, determination, and selflessness of the American patriots who fought in the battle, signifying their fight for freedom and independence.

On Tuesday the Trump administration federalized another 2,000 California National Guard troops. They join 4,000 National Guards and 700 Marines in supporting DHS deportation roundups in Los Angeles. The move comes a few hours after a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in the California Governor's lawsuit against the Trump administration's federalization of the National Guard.

The order directs federal agencies to implement the General Terms of the United States-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal. This includes creating an annual quota of 100,000 vehicles for UK automotive imports at a 10% tariff rate and negotiating preferential treatment for pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients from the UK, contingent on an investigation. The UK has also committed to meeting US requirements on supply chain security for steel and aluminum exports. The order further establishes tariff-free bilateral trade in certain aerospace products.

The memo notifies the Senate of new appointees and nominations. Notably, Riley Barnes is appointed as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; Alan Boehme is appointed as an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and Karen Brazell is appointed as Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, several individuals are nominated for roles as U.S. District Judges for various districts, and others are appointed to various roles within the Department of State, Department of Defense, and other federal entities.

The administration plans to reconsider a ban on the only form of asbestos still used in the United States. "White" asbestos is banned in 50 countries due to its link to lung cancer. It is used in the U.S. for roofing, textiles, cement, brake pads, and other uses. The Biden-era E.P.A proposed the ban in 2024. The Trump administration now plans to delay the ban and review the rule, a process that can take several years.

The Department of Homeland Security said it was directing agents to once again conduct immigration raids at farms, hotels, and restaurants. The directive undoes a short-lived policy change from last week that exempted those business sectors from enforcement roundups, despite the president's policy of mass deportations.

The administration provided deportation officials access to Medicaid personal data for millions of enrollees. The data includes enrollee immigration status. The dataset includes details on enrollees in several U.S. states, including California, Washington, and Illinois that allow non-citizens to enroll in Medicaid programs that pay for services using only state dollars.

The proclamation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army. It directs the Department of Defense to update its medical standards related to transgender identification and reinstates service members dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, with full back pay and benefits. The proclamation also designates June 14, 2025, as a day of commemoration for this anniversary.

The proclamation recognizes June 15, 2025, as Father's Day, in accordance with an existing joint resolution of Congress. It encourages government officials to display the U.S. flag on all government buildings and invites the public to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies. The proclamation also highlights the administration's efforts to preserve the Child Tax Credit, expand school choice, and protect parental rights, among other initiatives.

The proclamation designates June 14, 2025 as Flag Day and the week starting June 8, 2025 as National Flag Week. It instructs the appropriate officials to display the American flag on all Federal Government buildings during this week and encourages all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag. It also encourages people to observe the days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a time to honor America, celebrate heritage, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

The order directs the City of Laredo, Texas, to expand and continue to maintain a vehicular border crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Land Port of Entry. This includes the construction of two new 4-lane spans for commercial traffic parallel to the existing bridge. The city is also required to comply with all federal laws and regulations regarding the construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities, and to take measures to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts.

The order directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review the proposed acquisition of the United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation. The review was initiated due to concerns over potential risks to national security. The order also amends a previous order, allowing the acquisition to proceed if Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel comply with a national security agreement consistent with a draft submitted by the U.S. Government.

The order directs federal agencies to streamline and improve wildfire prevention and response measures. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are instructed to consolidate their wildland fire programs for efficiency and effectiveness, and to work with other secretaries to strengthen local land management, develop incentives for responsible wildfire prevention, and create a technology roadmap to enhance firefighting capabilities. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are also directed to consider modifying policies and initiating rulemaking to reduce wildfire risks and promote the use of woody biomass and forest products to reduce fuel loads.

The order directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to revoke a previous memorandum from 2023, which proposed breaching four dams on the Lower Snake River, eliminating over 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric generating capacity. The current order also instructs these department heads to withdraw from a related Memorandum of Understanding and rescind a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Columbia River System Operations. The heads of departments are further directed to develop a new schedule for completing this Environmental Impact Statement.

A federal court ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it "federalized" the California National Guard last week to provide security for federal property and personnel in Los Angeles where protests erupted over the Department of Homeland Security's aggressive immigration-enforcement actions. Soon thereafter a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit stayed the lower court's ruling, pending a hearing on June 17. The National Guard remains federalized and under Trump's control.

All 12 board members of the Fullbright program that promotes educational exchanges around the globe resigned because of what they said is political interference in the program's operations. Exiting board members point to the State Department's cancellation of 200 scholarships as an example of the administration's illegal, political interference. Those scholarships were rejected after State Department staff reviewed the scholars' research. In addition, the department is reviewing 1,200 scholars from other countries, even though they have already been approved.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr chose eight people for an influential vaccine advisory panel. Picks include a well-known pediatric infectious disease expert and several anti-vax or vaccine-skeptical people. Earlier the Secretary fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee in Immunization Practices. The committee requires eight to function. The first meeting of the RFK, Jr selected roster is June 25-27.

The Department of Justice has reversed decades old precedent and concluded that the president has the authority to abolish protected lands set aside as national monuments by previous presidents. The new legal opinion undoes an opinion written in 1938. That interpretation of the 1906 Antiquities Act had allowed for millions of acres of federal lands to be off limits to miners, oil driller, and other interests. According to the opinion, authored by the department's Office of Legal Counsel, the president can determine that previously declared monuments “either never were or no longer are deserving of the Act’s protections; and such an alteration can have the effect of eliminating entirely the reservation of the parcel of land previously associated with a national monument.”

U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat from New Jersey, was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of "forcibly impeding and interfering" with federal law enforcement. McIver was charged last month following a fracas outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey. McIver and other officials had visited the private detention center to inspect it. Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced the indictment on the social media platform X.

The order directs Green Corridors, LLC to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway border crossing near Laredo, Texas, at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The construction, maintenance, and operation of the border facilities must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental ones. The permit is also subject to inspection by appropriate federal, state, and local agencies. [Editor's note: Presidential permits are required for the construction of all cross-border infrastructure projects.]

Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr fired all 17 members of a vaccine advisory committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and said he would replace them. The Health Secretary said the firings were required to rebuild "public confidence in vaccine science." He said the "new members will prioritize public health and evidence-based medicine. The Committee will no longer function as a rubber stamp for industry profit-taking agendas." Medical groups, including the American Medical Association, denounced the move.

David Huerta, Service Employees International Union California leader, was arrested Friday during a protest at an ICE immigrant detention center in Downtown Los Angeles. On Monday he was charged with conspiracy to impede an officer, a federal felony. The crime has a maximum sentence of six years in prison. He was released on $50,000 bond.

The Trump administration has activated 700 active-duty Marines to support National Guardsmen tasked with protecting federal property and federal immigration enforcement agents. Protests have erupted at a Downtown Los Angeles immigrant detention center and elsewhere around the city in response to DHS efforts to detain undocumented immigrants. Marines are expected to begin arriving in the city Tuesday. California's governor has slammed the deployments as unconstitutional and intended to heighten tensions around DHS tactics, and the Los Angeles Chief of Police has also been critical.

The president has authorized an additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, bringing the total to 4,000. Meanwhile, 700 Marines are expected to begin arriving Tuesday. California governor Gavin Newsom said of the deployments "this isn’t about public safety. It’s about stroking a dangerous President’s ego." The governor and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have sued Trump over the deployments.

The order directs the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security for the execution of federal immigration laws and protection of federal property. It calls for the temporary deployment of at least 2,000 National Guard personnel for a duration of 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense. It also allows for the deployment of additional regular Armed Forces personnel as deemed necessary by the Secretary of Defense. [Editor's note: Lawfare provides a close reading of the directive, specifically what authority the National Guard will have (it may provide protection of federal agents and property, but cannot perform law enforcement) and the law and constitutional interpretation the order leans on.]

The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Administrators of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to take action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. This includes ensuring that Medicaid payment rates are not higher than Medicare rates. The directive comes following a reported rise in State Directed Payments, which quadrupled over the last four years, reaching $110 billion in 2024.

The order directs federal agencies to update regulations and standards to facilitate supersonic flight over land. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is instructed to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight and establish an interim noise-based certification standard within 180 days. The FAA is also directed to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a standard for supersonic aircraft noise certification within 18 months. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is tasked with coordinating supersonic research and development, and the Secretary of Transportation is directed to engage international organizations to align global supersonic regulatory approaches.

The proclamation declares June 2025 as National Ocean Month, urging Americans to reflect on the value and importance of oceans. It highlights the administration's commitment to restoring maritime dominance, including offshore critical mineral exploration and production, and the opening of the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument to commercial fishing. The proclamation also emphasizes efforts to boost domestic seafood production and exports, and to end trade practices detrimental to American fishermen.

The order directs federal agencies to enhance the security of American airspace from potential threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. A Federal Task Force, led by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, is established to review and propose solutions to UAS threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is instructed to establish a process for restricting drone flights over fixed site facilities and to make national security assessments in coordination with relevant agencies. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to ensure enforcement of laws against drone operators endangering public safety or violating airspace restrictions.

The order directs federal agencies to amend previous executive orders concerning the nation's cybersecurity. The Secretary of Commerce, through the Director of NIST, is instructed to establish a consortium with industry to develop secure software practices by August 1, 2025, update security and privacy controls for information systems by September 2, 2025, and develop a preliminary update to the Secure Software Development Framework by December 1, 2025. The order also addresses the security of internet traffic and the potential threat of quantum computing to public-key cryptography.

The order directs federal agencies to expedite the integration of drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), into the National Airspace System, scale up domestic production, and promote the export of American-made drone technologies. The Secretary of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is tasked with issuing rules and guidelines for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations, implementing artificial intelligence tools to expedite UAS waiver applications, and publishing an updated roadmap for UAS integration. The aim is to strengthen the domestic drone sector and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

The order directs federal agencies to address perceived security risks at Harvard University, specifically relating to foreign students' misconduct and the university's alleged non-compliance with federal law. It highlights that Harvard has reportedly refused to provide information requested by the Department of Homeland Security about foreign students' illegal activities. The order also mentions that Harvard has received significant funding from foreign sources, including over $150 million from China in the past decade, and has been involved in activities that could potentially aid China's military modernization.

The order directs federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of State in coordination with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence, to identify countries with deficient vetting and screening information. This may result in a full or partial suspension on the admission of nationals from those countries, in accordance with section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The order also imposes certain restrictions and limitations on the entry into the United States by foreign nationals identified in sections 2 and 3 of the proclamation. [Editor's note: The order restricts the entry of people from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. It partially restricts the entry of people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.]

The order directs the Counsel to the President and the Attorney General to investigate allegations concerning the use of an autopen for signing executive actions during President Biden's term. The investigation will focus on whether there was a deliberate attempt to hide Biden's alleged cognitive decline and unconstitutionally exercise Presidential authority. It will also scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the execution of numerous executive actions, including the use of the autopen for policy documents, executive orders, and clemency grants.

The National Weather Service said it would hire about 100 new employees to "fill positions at field offices where there is the greatest operational need." Earlier this year the NWS let go almost 600 employees during cuts ordered by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration sent a $9.4 billion budget rescissions request to Congress. Rescissions ask lawmakers to 'take-back' money it has allocated but that the administration can't or won't spend. The request would cancel $1.1 billion in public broadcast through 2027. The request also includes cuts to foreign policy and other program cuts identified by DOGE.

The Trump White House said it had rescinded a Biden-era policy that required hospitals to provide emergency abortions to women whose health was threatened, including in states that have banned abortion. While the policy memo is rescinded, the administration's statement said hospitals are still required to provide emergency care.

The order directs federal agencies to increase the tariff rate for imports of steel and derivative steel articles, as well as aluminum and derivative aluminum articles, from 25 percent to 50 percent. This increase is effective as of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025. The stated aim is to adjust the imports of these articles so that they do not threaten to impair the national security. [Editor's note: Steel and aluminum (or "aluminium") from the U.K. have a rate of 25%.]

The Trump administration announced it would end federal protections for millions of acres of Alaska wilderness, opening it up to oil drilling and mining. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said president Biden had exceeded his authority when his administration banned mining and drilling in the area last year. The site is known as the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and was created during the early 1900s to provide a petroleum reserve for the Navy.

President Trump is withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman, a billionaire associate of DOGE leader Elon Musk, to head-up NASA. No reason for step was offered in the president's announcement, save for a cryptic comment about Isaacman's "prior associations."

This week the Office of Personnel Management released a memo describing its new "Merit-Based Hiring Plan," which instructs federal agencies in the administration's updated hiring processes. Key changes include ending DEI in the hiring process, easing academic degree requirements and replacing with "skills-based" assessments, re-focusing recruitment targets to include trade schools, affinity groups, homeschoolers and more, and requiring applicants for higher-level positions (GS-5 and above) to write essays demonstrating their commitment to carrying out executive orders and supporting presidential policy perspectives. Find more context on the evolution of the current merit-based federal hiring system, and the significance of the changes described in the memo in this analysis from Adam Bonica, Stanford University associate professor of political science.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government will "aggressively" revoke visas from Chinese students in the U.S. and enhance scrutiny for future applicants. Earlier this week the administration said it was pausing interviews for new student visas worldwide as it considered a new policy of evaluating student applicant social media accounts.

The Trump administration has ended a $258 million program searching for an H.I.V. vaccine. The program conducts research that lays the groundwork for future clinical testing. National Institutes of Health officials said the agency would refocus on currently effective treatments. Earlier, the administration had cut funding for international H.I.V. mitigation and separately, nixed funding for vaccine research carried out by Moderna.

The order directs federal agencies to reduce direct spending budgetary resources for fiscal year 2026 in each non-exempt budget account by the amount calculated by the Office of Management and Budget in its report to Congress dated May 30, 2025. All sequestrations are to be made in strict accordance with the requirements of section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as well as the specifications of the Office of Management and Budget's report.

The Supreme Court used the 'shadow docket' to rule that the administration has the authority to remove immigrant 'parole' status, en masse, rather than one-by-one. Parole status allows an immigrant to live, and potentially work, in the U.S. for up to two years. Orders passed down via the shadow docket don't get the full briefing and arguments treatment. Use of the shadow docket has become more frequent (and controversial).

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his department would cancel $3.7 billion in grants funding 24 projects aimed at developing decarbonization or carbon sequestration technology. Wright's statement included the usual administration boilerplate that accompanies cuts like these: "The Trump administration is doing our due diligence to ensure we are utilizing taxpayer dollars to strengthen our national security, bolster affordable, reliable energy sources and advance projects that generate the highest possible return on investment." These program cancellations are part of a broader audit of 179 climate programs worth $15 billion.

The administration is making it harder for all foreigners to visit Harvard University, not just international students. Visa applicants whose itinerary includes a visit to Harvard will undergo additional screening, including review of their social media accounts. The enhanced measures extend to "faculty, employees, contractors, guest speakers, and tourists," according to a State Department memo reviewed by the Washington Post.

The president announced on his social media platform that he was doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement followed remarks he had made earlier at an event celebrating the linkup of Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel (the details of which are still forthcoming). The new rates are slated to go into effect, Wednesday, June 4. [Editor's note: We refrain from marking every little thing the president says, holding until said things become official things. However, tariff announcements are noteworthy events because of their effects on markets, and the possibility that they are enabling grift for the president's coterie.]

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down the president's tariffs on dozens of countries saying his claims of national emergencies exceeded his authority. The court's ruling also says the government may have to pay back tariff dues already collected. The Justice Department appealed.

The Trump II administration has paused all international student visa applications while it considers tighter review of applicant social media activity. If the plan is approved, visa applications could be delayed, which may affect the finances of colleges that rely on tuition paid by international students.

The Trump administration intends to cancel the federal government's last few contracts with Harvard, totaling $100 million. The draft directive, seen by the NY Times, also advises government agencies to seek substitute vendors for the future.

On Wednesday the president pardoned or commuted the sentences of a couple dozen convicted criminals. Recipients of the get out of jail free cards included former gang leaders, an ex-Congressman convicted of tax evasion, reality TV stars guilty of defrauding banks and evading taxes, and a former governor of Connecticut. Many of the pardoned are vocal Trump supporters. Before this week's pardon-palooza, Ed Martin, the administration's chief pardons official, said on social media, "No MAGA left behind."

President Trump nominated Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to sit on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). Previously Bove represented Trump as his private attorney in several cases during the Biden era.

The proclamation celebrates the 101st anniversary of the United States Border Patrol. It highlights a National Emergency declaration at the southern border, which granted the Department of Defense additional authority to support the Federal Government response to a crisis. The order also designates certain transnational organizations as foreign terrorist groups, resumes border wall construction, reinstates the Remain in Mexico policy, ends asylum for illegal border crossers, deploys soldiers to protect borders, and implements a large deportation operation. Within the first 100 days, daily border encounters reportedly dropped 95 percent, and migrant crossings reportedly declined by 99.99 percent.

President Trump issued an unconditional pardon for Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, who had been convicted of bribery and fraud after he accepted $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointing several men as auxiliary deputies in his office. He was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Trump said Jenkins was the victim of the overzealous Biden-era Department of Justice.

President Trump pardoned Paul Walczak, tax cheat and nursing home executive after fundraising and lobbying effort from Walczak's mother. The pardon application noted Elizabeth Fago's efforts on behalf of her son, which also included an attempt to sell a diary that belonged to former president Biden's granddaughter.

In a court filing last week Department of Homeland Security officials revealed plans for sharp cuts to staffing at internal oversight offices. The new plan would see smaller staff levels at the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The CIS Ombudsman's office would shrink from 40 employees to 10; the ID ombudsman's office from 100 to 8; and the CRCL office from 140 to 22. Collectively these offices handle tens of thousands of complaint and investigatory case files at DHS.

The U.S. Department of Defense is placing new restrictions on where journalists may roam within the Pentagon, unless accompanied by an approved DOD escort. The restricted areas include the offices of the Secretary of Defense, his aides, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the memo announcing the new restrictions, the Secretary of Defense also announced that journalists would need to undergo a new credentialing process in the coming weeks.

The National Geodetic Survey, an agency within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the oldest scientific agency in the U.S., is struggling to carry out its work due to doge-directed losses of funding and staff. The NGS maintains the government's framework of spatial information: latitudes, longitudes, elevations, etc. The agency's work is critical to the accuracy of GPS devices, infrastructure design and construction, floodplain mapping, and more. More cuts loom on the horizon: The NOAA budget proposed by the Office of Management and Budget cuts the National Geodetic Survey's parent organization's funding in half.

Peter Baker of the New York Times brings together several threads of Trump II presidential 'monetization' (the crypto fund raiser, the Trump Org real estate deals, the free luxury jet), and gets some comments from stunned ethics watchdogs. We're barely three months in; there's still plenty of time for the president and his family to pile up lots more loot.

The proclamation designates May 2025 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It encourages the public to incorporate physical fitness and sports participation into their daily lives. It also highlights previous executive actions taken to expand children's participation in sports and to maintain so-called 'fair' competition in women's sports.

The order directs citizens and government officials to observe Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, as a day of prayer for permanent peace. It designates 11:00 a.m. as a time for unified prayer and 3:00 p.m. as the National Moment of Remembrance. Additionally, the order requests that flags be flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control. Citizens are also requested to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.

The proclamation designates May 18 through May 24, 2025, as World Trade Week. It emphasizes the administration's commitment to combating unfair trade practices and prioritizing the interests of American workers. It mentions actions such as enacting reciprocal tariffs and initiatives to train Americans for future jobs, along with the negotiation of new trade deals like the United States-United Kingdom trade agreement.

The Environmental Protection Agency has drafted plans to remove limits on greenhouse gases emitted by power plants, according to documents reviewed by the NY Times. The erstwhile air quality watchdog argues in the draft plan that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous pollution, or to climate change, because they are a small and declining share of global emissions.

The president posted on his social network that he had OK'd Nippon Steel's purchase/merger/partnership with U.S. Steel. Trump wrote that the deal would bring $14 billion to the economy and 70,000 jobs. The NY Times notes that U.S. Steel presently employs 22,000 people. President Biden had blocked an earlier effort by Nippon Steel to buy the steelmaker.

The order directs federal agencies to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security purposes. It instructs the Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Secretary of the Army, to establish a program for the use of nuclear energy and to begin operation of a nuclear reactor at a domestic military base by September 30, 2028. The Department of Energy (DoE) is directed to provide technical advice on the design, construction, and operation of these reactors, and to initiate the process for designating AI data centers as critical defense facilities. The order also aims to enhance the export of U.S. nuclear technology to allies and commercial partners.

The order directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to undergo reforms aimed at promoting nuclear energy and improving efficiency. The NRC is tasked with facilitating the deployment of new nuclear reactor technologies, increasing U.S. nuclear energy capacity from 100 GW in 2024 to 400 GW by 2050, and ensuring the continued operation of the current nuclear fleet. The NRC is also instructed to reorganize its structure to expedite license applications and adopt innovative technology, including creating a team to draft new regulations.

The order directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite the review, approval, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. The DOE is instructed to issue guidance on what constitutes a qualified test reactor within 60 days, and to revise its regulations, guidance, and practices to expedite the deployment of such reactors within 90 days. The aim is to have qualified test reactors operational at DOE-owned or controlled facilities within two years of a substantially complete application being submitted.

The order directs federal agencies to revitalize the U.S. nuclear energy industrial base. The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is instructed to prepare a report with recommendations for supporting the management of spent nuclear fuel, developing advanced fuel cycle capabilities, and expanding domestic uranium conversion and enrichment capabilities. The order also emphasizes the need to secure civil nuclear supply chains and improve the efficiency of advanced nuclear reactors.

The order directs federal agencies to enhance the integrity and transparency of scientific research, in response to concerns about the reproducibility and credibility of scientific findings. The directive emphasizes the need for rigorous, unbiased peer review and data transparency, and the use of the most reliable and impartial scientific evidence in federal decisions. It also calls for acknowledging scientific uncertainties and ensuring accurate communication of scientific data. [Editor's note: Despite the language about 'open science' in this order, it requires researchers to seek review from agency political appointees, among other anti-science requirements. More discussion here.]

After an all night voting and negotiating session House Republicans passed their multi-trillion dollar tax break package. The bill moves on to the Senate for more votes and negotiations. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will extend tax cuts for the rich, boost defense and anti-immigrant spending, eliminate Biden-era green economy credits, and slash government spending for the programs for the poor, and ultimately, add trillions in federal debt.

A federal judge blocked the administration's efforts to take apart the Education Department. The judge ordered the administration to rehire the hundreds of department staff it had fired previously and blocked the administration plan to move the department's loan programs to the SBA. The judge ruled the administration does not have the authority to get rid of the department without Congress's approval.

A federal judge in Florida says the president has the authority to declare emergencies and impose tariffs based on a ruling from a 1970s court case involving a Japanese zipper company.

The journal Nature has tallied up the number, and value, of federal research grants the Trump administration has cut from Harvard researchers: nearly 1,000 worth $2.4 billion. By far the largest number of deleted grants were offered by the National Institutes of Health, for bio-medical research (600 grants worth $2.2 billion over multiple years). Other federal agencies to cut grants are the Department of Defense (56 grants, $105 million), and the National Science Foundation (193 grants, $150 million).

On Friday the president order steep staffing cuts at the National Security Council. The dismissals came near the end of the workday, without notice. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was named head of the NSC after National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was removed from the job following the Signal communication app scandal. The reduced NSC is about the same size as it was near the end of the first Trump presidency.

The president hosted a dinner for 220 of the largest investors in $TRUMP, the president's memecoin. The guests invested millions in the cryptocurrency to attend; the top investor, Justin Sun, a Chinese billionaire who runs the crypto platform Tron, spent $40 million.

The proclamation marks May 22, 2025, as National Maritime Day, honoring the role of the United States Merchant Marine and the maritime industry in national defense and economic strength. It recognizes the historical significance of the S.S. Savannah's transatlantic voyage and the contributions of merchant mariners, including their service during World War II. The proclamation also notes a recent executive order aimed at restoring America's maritime dominance through investment in shipbuilding, regulatory changes, and expanding mariner training. It encourages citizens to observe this day and display the American flag.

The Supreme Court said President Trump likely has the authority to fire independent agency board members. The ruling stayed a lower court order that had reinstated a National Labor Relations Board member and one from the Merit Systems Protection Board. In its order, the Supreme Court carved out an exception for the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, saying the president did not have the authority to fire the head of that particular independent agency.

The Trump Administration rescinded Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. Thousands of currently enrolled international students will need to transfer to other schools or return home. The Department of Homeland Security said that the university had created an unsafe environment by allowing "Anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators" to assault Jewish students. The university responded with a lawsuit the following day, and the judge granted the university "a temporary restraining order."

The Senate voted Thursday to block California's plan to stop the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The president is expected to sign the bill when it reaches his desk. Two other measures that undercut the state's ability to regulate tail-pipe emissions have been approved by Congress and are also on the way to the White House. California governor Gavin Newsom said the state would sue to keep the rules in place.

In a letter, California Senator Adam Schiff urged DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to reinstate $33 million in FEMA earthquake retrofit funding. The grants were meant to retrofit a particular type of residential building known as a "soft story" apartment building, which are prone to collapse. In April FEMA announced the cancellation of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, calling it "wasteful and ineffective" and "more concerned with political agendas than helping Americans."

With hurricane season just a few weeks away, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has canceled its strategic plan, Wired reports. In a memo, agency leaders said the existing plan was scotched because it no longer aligned with administration goals, and a new plan would be unveiled later this summer. FEMA employees told Wired they couldn't recall a time when a strategic plan was canceled without a new one in place.

The DOJ announced a plan to drop civil rights lawsuits against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky. The assistant attorney general for civil rights said the Justice Department would stop the underlying investigations and would not seek consent decrees against the departments.

A federal judge ruled that two Democratic board members fired in January from their jobs with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board were removed illegally, and must be returned to their positions. The board is charged with protecting Americans' privacy and civil rights from government counter-terrorism efforts. It was formed based on the recommendation of the commission that investigated the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The order directs federal agencies to enforce the "Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act", or the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act. This law introduces criminal penalties for intentional disclosure of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions and mandates covered platforms to remove such content.

Waited to include this one in the list until it became official because surely it couldn't possibly become official, could it? It has and the Defense Department will get to work renovating the 'luxury' gift jet so that it can be flown as Air Force One.

The Food and Drug Adminstration said Tuesday that it will limit Covid-19 vaccinations to people 65 and older. People at high risk seriously illness if they become infected will also be allowed Covid shots. The FDA will also require manufacturers to conduct clinical trials to show whether the vaccines benefit healthy younger adults and children.

The Justice Department charged New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting federal agents during a May 9th fracas outside a New Jersey immigrant detention center. Newark mayor Ras Baraka's trespassing charge from the same clash was dropped. The charges were announced by interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba, one of president's Trump defense attorneys.

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump II administration may cancel temporary protection from deportation status for as many as 350,000 Venezuelans in the country. The Biden administration had created the status for the immigrants, and extended it near the end of Biden's term, because officials determined that conditions in Venezuela were unsafe and too risky to deport the migrants back home.

The proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day. It invites Governors of the States, Territories, and other areas under U.S. jurisdiction to organize observances of Armed Forces Day to increase public understanding and appreciation of the military. The proclamation also encourages all Americans to display the U.S. flag at their homes and businesses on this day and to participate in local observances. This proclamation supersedes Proclamation 10762 of May 17, 2024.

The proclamation designates May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in recognition of the contributions of these communities to the United States. It encourages all Americans to learn more about those of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. The Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as amended, has also designated the month of May each year as "Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month."

The proclamation designates May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month. It calls on Americans to celebrate the heritage and contributions of American Jews and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies. It also emphasizes the administration's commitment to confronting anti-Semitism in all its forms, using every appropriate legal tool to stop anti-Semitic assaults, particularly on university campuses.

Hundreds of medical researchers at Harvard learned by email this week that their federal grants had been rescinded. The government has said it would pull $2.7 billion in federal funding from Harvard researchers. The university has sued the administration to reverse the cuts.

This week a federal judge ordered that criminal trespassing charges be dropped on dozens of migrants caught along the border in New Mexico. The Trump II administration had declared a 60 foot strip of land along the border a military zone and that anyone caight there would be charged with trespassing on military property. The judge dismissed the charges because the migrants would have to know they were entering a restricted area beforehand, which prosecutors were unable to demonstrate.

This week the Trump administration fired hundreds of workers at broadcaster Voice of America. Contractors, mostly journalists, made up the bulk of the nearly 600 removals. The administration also put up for sale the building that houses the organization in Washington.

A federal judge ordered the Trumpo II administration to reinstate nearly 200 workers who screen coal miners for black lung disease. The judge said the administration lacked the authority to shutter the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program, which was created in 1969 under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. The workers were back on the job a day after the ruling.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired two officials from the National Intelligence Council amid what Gabbard's office has called an effort to correct the 'weaponization' of intelligence agencies. The fired staffers had earlier made public intelligence findings that contradicted the White House's assertion that the Venezuelan government was directing the actions of Tren de Aragua, the criminal gang the administration has targetted for deportation using the Alien Enemies Act.

The Food and Drug Administration said this week it would start the process of removing children's prescription fluoride drops and tablets from the market. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said he's instructed agency scientists to evaluate the evidence that fluoride is harmful. Dentists adamantly disagree that fluoride in recommended dosages is harmful.

Imports from China below $800 will be subject to a 54% tariff or a flat fee of $100. The so-called 'de minimis' tariff rate had been fixed at 120%. The administration also announced that it had scrapped plans to hike the flat-fee rate to $200 on June first.

The Trump Org has entered real estate deals in all three countries the presidnet is set to visit this week. Meanwhile Elon Musk, OpenAi's Sam Altman, and other U.S. business leaders are along for the ride, looking to score mega deals of their own.

The order directs federal agencies to implement most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing for American consumers. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are instructed to prevent foreign countries from engaging in practices that force American patients to subsidize global pharmaceutical research and development. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked to facilitate programs for direct-to-consumer sales at the most-favored-nation price and to set price targets in line with those in comparably developed nations. If significant progress is not made, the Secretary is authorized to propose rulemaking to impose most-favored-nation pricing and consider allowing importation of prescription drugs from developed nations with low-cost prescription drugs.

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China (PRC). This change is in response to discussions between the two nations aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and security concerns. The order suspends for 90 days the additional ad valorem duties previously imposed on the PRC, replacing them with a 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty on all articles imported from the PRC, including Hong Kong and Macau, effective from 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 14, 2025.

The proclamation designates May 15, 2025, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. It calls for the honoring of law enforcement officers and remembers those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The proclamation also requests Congress to codify an Executive Order mandating the death penalty for the murder of a police officer and to pass a crime bill with enhanced protections for police officers. Furthermore, it urges officials to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Deputy attorney general and former Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche gets a new job title: acting Librarian of Congress. Blanche, who has no experience as a librarian or archivist, replaces Carla Hayden, who Trump (wrongly) fired last week.

US and Chinese trade officials meeting in Switzerland over the weekend agreed to reduce trade tariffs from 145% (US) and 125% (China) to 30% and 10%, respectively. The reductions will be in place for 90 days while the two erstwhile trade partners continue to negotiate.

Early Friday the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a notification with the Federal Register stating that the agency would not enforce 67 "guidance" documents while they were undergoing review. The documents include policy statements, interpretive rules, advisory opinions, and other guidance that stretch back to the bureau's founding in 2011.

The Federal Trade Commission said it would delay enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule from May 14 to July 14. The rule, if it is adopted, will require companies to make canceling a service or subscription as simple and easy as signing up for it. The FTC board voted 3-0 for this delay; two of the board members were absent from the vote, as they were previously illegally fired by the president.

President Trump fired Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter, according to press reports. Earlier this week the president fired her boss, the Librarian of Congress (see notice below). Perlmutter's removal comes after her office had published the third part of a lengthy report that raised concerns about the usage of copyrighted materials by AI.

A directive from the White House instructs agencies to stop considering the social cost of carbon when weighing the costs and benefits of a particular policy. The Biden administration used it to tighten emissions from cars, power plants, factories, and oil refineries. It has been in use for two decades.

The order directs federal agencies to establish Project Homecoming, which aims to encourage undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the United States with financial assistance from the Federal Government. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security are instructed to create processes, including the use of technology like the "CBP Home" application, to facilitate the rapid departure of the undocumented. The order also includes the provision of financial incentives or "exit bonuses" for each alien who voluntarily departs. It also mandates a communications campaign to inform aliens about these options and the consequences of choosing to stay without documentation.

The order directs federal agencies to reduce the regulatory burden on American citizens by discouraging criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses. It emphasizes that prosecution should be reserved for those who knowingly violate regulations, causing or risking public harm. Agencies are encouraged to consider civil or administrative enforcement for strict liability regulatory offenses. Furthermore, agencies are required to provide a report detailing all criminal regulatory offenses enforceable by the agency or the Department of Justice, including potential penalties and applicable mental state standards for these offenses, within 365 days.

The order directs the Archivist of the United States, through the Office of the Federal Register, to collaborate with the Director of the Government Publishing Office to reduce publication delays and modernize systems. The Archivist is also required to review and adjust the fee schedules for publication in the Federal Register, ensuring that fees reflect the actual costs of publication. The order specifies that agencies are currently charged between $151-$174 per column of text to publish each rule in the Federal Register.

The order directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a National Center for Warrior Independence on the West Los Angeles VA Campus to provide care, benefits, and services to homeless veterans. It also instructs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to coordinate with other departments to redirect funds intended for other services towards this center. Additionally, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is instructed to use vouchers to support homeless veterans. The order also calls for increased accountability and service excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to restore the capacity to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans at the National Center for Warrior Independence by January 1, 2028.

The proclamation designates May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Day, encouraging the public to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It acknowledges the challenges faced by military spouses, including a 21 percent unemployment rate and a 25 percent wage gap compared to civilian counterparts. The proclamation also highlights efforts to improve military spouse employment, such as enhancing job opportunities within the Federal Government, expanding licensure portability, and increasing remote and flexible job options.

The proclamation recognizes and celebrates the role of mothers in American society, and encourages all Americans to show their respect for all forms of motherhood on May 11, 2025, designated as Mother's Day. It also mentions the administration's commitment to empowering American mothers and families, including support for the child tax credit and efforts to make fertility treatments more affordable. The observance of Mother's Day is in accordance with a joint resolution approved by Congress on May 8, 1914.

The order directs federal agencies, specifically the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Army, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to implement measures to prevent the spread of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin. This includes supporting the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a joint project involving the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the States of Illinois and Michigan, designed to prevent invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. The federal government has allocated $274 million for this project and urges Illinois to acquire the necessary land to begin construction by July 1, 2025.

The order directs the Secretary of Energy to consider rescinding or amending water and energy use regulations related to various household appliances, including faucets, showers, toilets, and washing machines. These regulations, initially implemented under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, are specified in various sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). The Secretary of Energy is also instructed to publish a notice in the Federal Register regarding the waiver of federal preemption of state regulations concerning water use or efficiency of these appliances. Finally, the Secretary of Energy and the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs are directed to prepare recommendations for Congress to rescind certain sections of the U.S. Code or repeal the Energy Policy Act of 199

The FDA announced it was extending the 60-day comment period before the Biden-era food safey rule takes effect. The rule will require nutrition labeling on the front of packaging and clearly show if amounts of fat, sugar, and salt in the product are "High," "Medium," or "Low." If finalized, food producers would have three years to comply.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked mass layoffs and restructuring at two dozen agencies. The judge said the Trump administration's actions were illegal without authorization from Congress.

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of a Turkish Tufts University student who had been held in a Louisiana immigration detention center. Rumeysa Ozturk was detained six weeks ago outside her Boston apartment by masked immigration agents.

In a major restructuring, the National Science Foundation will slash the number of temporary scientists it employs to review grant requests from more than 350 to 70. In a memo, NSF leadership said the reduced staffing will be more in line with the agency's expected reduced future funding.

The Trump II administration fired the Librarian of Congress over email, with no explanation. Carla Hayden had served in the role since 2016. In addition to overseeing the LOC, Hayden led the U.S. Copyright Office and the Congressional Research Service.

The president fired three Democratic members of the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC is an independent agency and its members can only be removed because of malfeasance or neglect of duty. The sacked commissioners intend to sue.

This proclamation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, known as Victory Day. The text pays tribute to the American Armed Forces and the sacrifices made during the war. It also declares May 8, 2025, as a day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.

The president announced that Fox News host Jeanine Pirro had been named interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. and that she would be the nominee for the position. Ed Martin had been in that role until his nomination ran into opposition from Republicans in the Senate.

The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, was let go one day after he told Congress he did not think it was in the public's interest to defund the agency. The Trump administration by contrast plans to eliminate the agency and turn its functions over to the states.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it would stop keeping track of the cost of climate and weather disasters that cause at least $1 billion in damage. Insurers, government policy-makers, and scientists relay on this data. The NOAA said it would archive and make available the existing data, which covers 1980-2024.

The proclamation designates May 2025 as National Foster Care Month, encouraging all Americans to support children and youth in foster care and recognize the contributions of foster parents and other caregivers. It highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act, which aims to keep families intact through evidence-based intervention methods, including mental health support, substance abuse treatment, parental skills training, housing assistance, and job training. The proclamation also notes the need for more individuals to become foster families.

The administration is starting to make good on its promise to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The $23 million "Ready to Learn" grant has funded shows like Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow.

Newly created "national defense areas" along New Mexico's border with Mexico is sowing confusion among immigrants, lawyers, and judges. The 60-foot wide strip of territory was declared a military defense zone by Trimp administration officials. Secretary of Defense Hegseth announced the new prosecutions in April.

The right-wing website One America has been tapped to provide news feed services to Voice of America and other federal-government funded media. Previously the Trump II admin had tried to gut the agency by putting its staff on leave. A federal judge blocked that effort Saturday.

The administration plans to deport some immigrants to Libya, where a civil war rages. However, leadership on both sides of the conflict in the North African nation denied meeting with the United Statres.

The president withdrew the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for Surgeon General after questions about her medical degree were raised. The president also announced Nesheiwat's replacement: Casey Means, a wellness influencer with a medical degree from Stanford. She has been an advocate of of the view that chronic illnesses are metabolic in origin. (RFK Jr shares those views.)

Last month the EIA released a pared-down version of its signature report: the Annual Energy Outlook. Fifty-three pages of narrative and context were removed, leaving only data tables and a brief methodology statement. It has now canceled another key report, the International Energy Outlook for 2025. The agency's data and reports are considered to be the "gold standard" by energy industry insiders, policymakers, and scientists.

The familiar energy-efficiency program is set to be closed, along with the EPA’s climate change office.

The Trump II administration has sacked the Vice Chair of the NTSB, Alvin Brown. No explanation was given.

The order directs federal agencies to increase oversight and security of biological research, especially gain-of-function research. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), in coordination with other agencies, is instructed to end federal funding of such research in countries where there is insufficient oversight. The OSTP is also tasked with revising or replacing the 2024 policies for oversight of dual use research and nucleic acid synthesis screening within 120 and 90 days, respectively.

The proclamation designates May 4 through May 10, 2025, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. It encourages citizens, particularly those in hurricane-prone areas, to prepare for potential disasters by creating evacuation plans and gathering essential supplies. Additionally, it highlights the signing of an executive order that gives state and local authorities a larger role in resilience, preparedness, and rapid-response efforts for hurricanes.

The order proclaims May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month, urging all Americans to support those suffering from mental illnesses and raise awareness through appropriate programs and activities. It also tasks the Make America Healthy Again Commission with addressing the country's health crisis, providing transparency and open-source data, conducting research, improving access to nutritious food, and expanding treatment options. The order further emphasizes commitment to ensuring veterans have access to mental health care and suicide prevention resources.

The proclamation recognizes National Small Business Week from May 4 to May 10, 2025, highlighting the importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy. It acknowledges the challenges faced by small businesses due to global trade issues and federal policies. The proclamation also mentions the implementation of targeted tariffs to protect American businesses and the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to create jobs, secure supply chains, and reduce regulatory burdens by $100 billion.

The order directs federal agencies to streamline regulations and facilitate domestic production of critical pharmaceutical products. Specifically, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, is to review existing regulations and guidance within 180 days, eliminating any unnecessary requirements and accelerating the development of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The order also instructs the FDA Commissioner to improve the inspection process of foreign manufacturing facilities within 90 days.

Trump II Administration has temporarily paused air-quality monitoring at all 63 national parks across the country. The program collects data on harmful pollutants and ozone. In many regions of the country, Parks Service monitors are the only available air quality monitors.

A Department of Justice task force created during the Reagan era to fight international crime is set to be dissolved by Sept. 30. In the most recent fiscal year, the unit seized more than $2 billion from crime syndicates. It's budget over the same period was $550 million.

The order directs federal agencies and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors to cease federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The CPB board is instructed to cancel existing direct and indirect funding to the maximum extent allowed by law and decline to provide future funding. Additionally, all executive departments and agencies are instructed to identify and terminate any direct or indirect funding of NPR and PBS.

The proclamation designates May 1, 2025, as Loyalty Day and Law Day, U.S.A. It calls on all Americans to reflect on the importance of the rule of law and display the American flag in support of this national observance. Government officials are urged to display the flag on all government buildings and grounds on this day.

The proclamation designates May 1, 2025, as a National Day of Prayer, encouraging all Americans to observe this day in their houses of worship, communities, workplaces, schools, and homes. Task Forces have been established to combat anti-religious bias and eliminate anti-religious policies, practices, and conduct in executive departments and agencies. Additionally, a White House Faith Office has been created to strengthen families and protect religious freedom.

The order designates May 3 through May 4, 2025, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. It instructs that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The directive aims to honor volunteer and professional firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.

The EPA will transfer 130 scientists from its independent research group to chemical review and approval labs. The scientists had been working on health and environmental research.

The Trump II administration wants to shrink the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument by half-a-million square miles and open it to commercial fishing. California, meanwhile, is looking to extend the 16% of state-protected shoreline by another 2%.

The order directs federal agencies to establish the Religious Liberty Commission. This Commission, composed of up to 14 appointed members and ex officio members including the Attorney General, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, is tasked with producing a comprehensive report on the foundations of religious liberty in America, its impact on society, current threats to it, strategies to preserve and enhance protections for future generations, and programs to increase awareness of and celebrate America’s peaceful religious pluralism. The Commission will also examine specific areas such as First Amendment rights, attacks on houses of worship, and parents’ authority over their children's education.

Chris Krebs, a former Trump I cybersecurity official, is now under investigation by federal authorities. Krebs had criticized the president for his comments on election security following the 2020 election. Earlier this week Krebs was informed he’d lost his Global Entry privileges. Later, DHS confirmed this was due to the investigation.

Nature reports that NSF staffers have been told to stop all new funding activities. They’ve also been told to screen applications to confirm research aligns with Trump II administration priorities.

The proclamation designates April 29, 2025, as a day to commemorate the 418th anniversary of the first landing and the raising of the Cape Henry Cross by the Jamestown settlers in Virginia. It encourages the nation to remember and honor the historical event and the settlers' dedication to their faith and their new homeland.

The order directs federal agencies to adjust the application of certain tariffs on imported goods. It aims to avoid the cumulative effect of overlapping tariffs that apply to the same article, which can exceed what is necessary to achieve intended policy goals. The order outlines the procedure for determining which of multiple tariffs shall apply when an article is subject to more than one tariff. The agencies involved will ensure that tariffs from certain proclamations and executive orders do not "stack" on top of each other.

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to monitor and adjust imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, due to the perceived threat to national security. The order includes the imposition of a tariff system to regulate these imports. The Secretary is also instructed to establish processes to identify and impose tariffs on additional automobile parts, and to continue monitoring imports in relation to national security.

The order directs federal agencies to enforce English proficiency requirements for commercial vehicle operators. The Secretary of Transportation, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is instructed to rescind a 2016 guidance document and issue new guidance to ensure compliance with English language proficiency requirements. The FMCSA is also directed to review non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses for irregularities and improve verification of driving credentials. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is tasked with identifying actions to improve the working conditions of truck drivers.

The order directs federal agencies to identify and take action against jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration laws, often referred to as "sanctuary" jurisdictions. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are instructed to publish a list of these jurisdictions, notify them of their noncompliance, and pursue legal remedies to bring them into compliance. Additionally, the order mandates the suspension or termination of federal funds to these jurisdictions, as well as the development of mechanisms to verify eligibility for federal public benefits in these areas. It also requires action against local laws favoring aliens over American citizens.

The order directs federal agencies to provide resources and support to state and local law enforcement. The Attorney General is instructed to establish a mechanism to provide legal resources to law enforcement officers who face expenses and liabilities for actions taken in their official duties. The Attorney General and other relevant agency heads are also directed to maximize the use of federal resources to provide best practices, expand training, increase pay and benefits, and strengthen legal protections for law enforcement officers. Additionally, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense are instructed to increase the provision of military and national security assets to assist local law enforcement. The Attorney General is also tasked with pursuing legal remedies against state and local officials who obstruct law enforcement or engage in discrimination under the guise of diversity initiatives.

Trump II administration has let go hundreds of climate scientists who volunteered to produce the nation’s next climate assessment, which is supposed to be completed in 2028. No reason was given for the dismissals.

The new head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division has redirected efforts toward combating “woke” and investigating “anti-Christian bias.” In response, dozens of attorneys have left the department.

The proclamation recognizes April 26, 2025 as World Intellectual Property Day. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding American intellectual property and innovation, and encourages citizens to celebrate the achievements of creators and inventors. The proclamation also mentions past actions to protect intellectual property, including the establishment of the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, the use of tariffs to secure stronger intellectual property protections in trade deals, and an executive order aimed at removing barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence.

The memo directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to investigate allegations of unlawful use of online fundraising platforms for making "straw" or "dummy" contributions or foreign contributions to political candidates and committees. The Attorney General is also directed to report back on the investigation's results within 180 days. The order is in response to concerns about potential evasion of federal source and amount limitations on political contributions and potential misuse of these platforms by foreign nationals. [Editor: The Memo specifically identifies ActBlue, the Democratic-party leaning online fundraiser.]

The order directs federal agencies to enhance the use of probationary and trial periods for new hires. Agencies must affirmatively determine that the continued employment of individuals serving these periods would benefit the Federal service before finalizing their appointments. The directive also issues a new Civil Service Rule XI, replacing subpart H of part 315 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, and repeals Civil Service Rule 2.4. This change aims to prevent probationary employees from becoming tenured Federal employees without agency approval.

The order directs federal agencies to accelerate the development of seabed mineral resources and secure supply chains for defense, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The Secretary of Commerce is instructed to expedite the process for issuing seabed mineral exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits, and to provide a report identifying private sector opportunities for seabed mineral resource exploration and processing. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to establish an expedited process for reviewing and approving permits for seabed mineral prospecting.

A Biden Administration regulation to tighten inspections at poultry plants is withdrawn by the USDA. The rule would have required chicken producers to limit levels of salmonella bacteria in their products.

The State Department has eliminated the office that oversees international climate talks. The Office of Global Change is being shuttered as part of the Trump II administration’s effort to end U.S. participation in international climate negotiations and planning efforts.

The order directs federal agencies to advance artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth. It establishes a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education, chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and includes members from various departments such as Agriculture, Labor, Energy, Education, and the National Science Foundation. The Task Force is responsible for implementing AI education policy and coordinating federal efforts related to AI education. Additionally, the order instructs the Task Force to create a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge to promote student and educator achievements in AI.

The proclamation calls for the observance of the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust from April 20 through April 27, 2025. It encourages the public to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution through study, prayers, and remembering the lessons of this atrocity to prevent its repetition. It also instructs the Federal Government to use all available and appropriate legal tools to combat anti-Semitic harassment in schools and on college campuses.

The order directs federal agencies to commemorate National Park Week from April 19 through April 27, 2025. The week's events will start with a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The order also encourages all Americans to learn more about the natural and historical heritage of the national parks.

The proclamation designates April 20 through April 26, 2025, as National Volunteer Week. It encourages all Americans to participate in volunteer service projects across the country and to make service a regular part of their lives.

The order directs federal agencies to prepare Americans for high-paying skilled trade jobs of the future. The Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Education are instructed to review all Federal workforce development programs and submit a strategy to optimize these programs, with a focus on in-demand skills of emerging industries. Additionally, these agencies are tasked with expanding Registered Apprenticeships and improving transparency on the performance outcomes of workforce development programs. They are given 90 days to report on strategies to help American workers and 120 days to plan for expanding apprenticeships.

The order directs federal agencies to reform the system of higher education accreditation. The Secretary of Education is instructed to hold accountable accreditors who fail to meet recognition criteria or violate federal law, including those who require institutions to engage in unlawful discrimination under the guise of "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Education are also directed to investigate and take action against unlawful discrimination by American law schools, potentially impacting their status as accrediting agencies under federal law.

The order directs federal agencies to revise school discipline policies. The Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Attorney General, is instructed to issue new guidance to local and state educational agencies on school discipline and obligations to avoid racial discrimination under Title VI. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense is directed to issue a revised school discipline code for children of military-service families. The Secretary of Education, along with the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, is also tasked to submit a report on the status of "discriminatory-equity-ideology-based" school discipline and behavior modification techniques in American public education.

The order directs federal agencies to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability to the maximum extent possible. The Attorney General is tasked with initiating action to repeal or amend regulations that contemplate disparate-impact liability, particularly in relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Additionally, all agencies are directed to deprioritize enforcement of statutes and regulations that include disparate-impact liability. The order also revokes certain Presidential approvals of regulations related to disparate-impact liability under 42 U.S.C. 2000d-1.

The order directs federal agencies to enforce transparency regarding foreign funding to American universities. The Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Attorney General and other executive departments, is instructed to ensure complete and timely disclosure of foreign funding by higher education institutions. This includes reversing previous actions that allowed secrecy about foreign funding, requiring more specific disclosure about such funding, and providing the public with greater access to this information. The order also mandates compliance with these disclosure requirements for the receipt of federal grant funds.

The order directs federal agencies to establish the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which will be housed in the Executive Office of the President. The Initiative will work with various stakeholders, including executive departments, agencies, private-sector employers, and philanthropic organizations, to enhance the capacity of HBCUs to provide high-quality education. The Initiative will also focus on strengthening HBCUs through improved institutional planning, fiscal stability, financial management, and infrastructure upgrades, as well as fostering private-sector initiatives, partnerships, and academic research at HBCUs. Additionally, a President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs will be established within the Department of Education to advise on these matters.

Eight more immigration judges have been fired, joining scores of other judges, aides, and staff let go previously. According to the report:

“The Executive Office for Immigration Review, or EOIR, which runs the immigration court system, fired at least two dozen more immigration judges and supervising judges in February, including five from California courts, according to the judge’s union. The administration also eliminated five leadership positions at the EOIR and removed nine Board of Immigration Appeals judges appointed under Biden. An additional 85 professional court staff — including 19 judges, interpreters, legal assistants, and IT specialists — took buyouts after receiving a ‘Fork in the Road’ email offering federal workers ‘deferred resignations.’”

The Interior Department says it will fast-track approvals for minin, gas, and oil extraction on federal lands. This comes in response to the president's previous declaration of an "energy emergency."

The Department of Justice canceled 365 grants for support for police officers, support for crime victims programs, and other uses distributed by the Office of Justice Programs. It made $4.4 billion in such grants in FY 2023.

Collection effort is set to begin next month. Borrowers in default could see tax refunds, social security remittances, and federal pay checks withheld to repay debts.

The order directs Federal agencies to recognize April 19, 2025, as a day of commemoration for the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. This commemoration is intended to honor the sacrifices made by those who fought in these battles, and to renew commitment to the principles of independence and self-government for which they stood. The directive does not specify actions to be taken by individual agencies, but implies a general expectation of acknowledgement and commemoration.

The order directs Federal agencies to extend the hiring freeze on Federal civilian employees within the executive branch through July 15, 2025. No vacant positions may be filled nor new ones created, unless otherwise provided for in the memorandum or required by law. This freeze applies to all executive departments and agencies, except for positions related to military personnel, immigration enforcement, national security, public safety, the Executive Office of the President, and those exempted by the Office of Personnel Management. Agencies are prohibited from contracting outside the Federal Government to circumvent the freeze and are instructed to seek efficient use of existing personnel and funds. This order does not restrict the nomination and appointment of officials to positions requiring Presidential appointment or Senate confirmation, among other exceptions.

The order directs Federal agencies to address issues impacting American seafood competitiveness. The Secretary of Commerce, consulting with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the United States fishing industry, is tasked to consider suspending, revising, or rescinding regulations that heavily burden America’s commercial fishing, aquaculture, and fish processing industries. The Secretary of Commerce is also directed to work with Regional Fishery Management Councils to reduce regulatory burdens on the most overregulated fisheries and to solicit public comments for innovative ideas to improve fisheries management and science.

The order directs Federal agencies to reassess the prohibition on commercial fishing within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) boundaries. The National Marine Fisheries Service and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council are identified as effective managers of regional fisheries. The order finds that appropriately managed commercial fishing would not harm the scientific and historic objects that the PRIMNM protects, and notes that the prohibition on commercial fishing has negatively impacted American fishing fleets and territories dependent on the fishing industry.

Trump II administration officials, members of ICE, and DOGE agents have sought access to Medicare databases to assist in their efforst to track down immigrants marked for deportation.

About 50,000 federal employees, and possibly many more, will lose civil service protections as the Trump II administration moves ahead with plans to re-classify them to a status that places workers in an "at-will" employment status.

The order directs Federal agencies to prioritize the procurement of commercially available products and services, including those that can be modified to meet agencies' needs, to the maximum extent possible. This includes adhering to the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355, as amended). Within 60 days, each agency's approval authority must instruct the agency's contracting officers to review all open solicitations for non-commercial products or services and consolidate these into proposed applications for non-commercial purchases. These proposed applications will be assessed for compliance with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act within 30 days of receipt, with recommendations made to advance the solicitation of commercial products or services where sufficient.

Trump II interior secretary Doug Burgum called for a halt to “all construction activities” on the Empire Wind project off Long Island. The project was designed to generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 homes. Secretary Burgum said the stoppage would allow for additional review of the project. New York's governor said she would "fight this decision every step of the way."

The order directs Federal agencies to address vulnerabilities and distortions in the global supply chain related to processed critical minerals and their derivative products, which are essential for economic security, resilience, and national defense. The dependence on a small number of foreign suppliers has led to significant U.S. import dependencies, posing potential risks to national security, defense readiness, price stability, and economic prosperity. The aim is to ensure a secure, affordable, resilient, and sustainable supply of these minerals, reducing the risk of supply chain shocks and supporting key industries, technological innovation, and critical infrastructure.

The order directs Federal agencies to implement measures aimed at reducing prescription drug prices and increasing access to affordable medicines for American patients. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is instructed to propose and seek comment on guidance for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for initial price applicability year 2028 and manufacturer effectuation of maximum fair price under such program in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The order also calls for optimization of Federal health care programs, intellectual property protections, and safety regulations to facilitate lower prescription drug costs.

The order directs Federal agencies to prevent ineligible aliens from receiving Social Security Act benefits. The Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Commissioner of Social Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, are to take measures to ensure ineligible aliens are not receiving funds from Social Security Act programs. The Attorney General and the Commissioner of Social Security are directed to expand the Social Security Administration’s full-time fraud prosecutor program, while the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services are to establish a similar program for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Commissioner of Social Security is also ordered to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration's audit report to prevent and detect fraud and improper payments.

The order directs Federal agencies to revoke Executive Orders 12072 and 13006, which previously prioritized central business districts and historic properties for federal facilities. The Administrator of General Services is instructed to amend regulations at title 41, parts 102-79 and 102-83, Code of Federal Regulations, and take steps to align Federal office space management policy with this new directive. Agencies that acquire or use federally owned or leased space must conform to the provisions of this order, subject to applicable law.

The order directs Federal agencies to revise the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which currently governs acquisitions across executive departments and agencies. The Administrator of the Office of Federal Public Procurement Policy, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council and agency heads, is to amend the FAR within 180 days to include only provisions required by statute or necessary for simplicity, usability, procurement efficacy, or the protection of economic or national security interests. Additionally, each agency with procurement authority under the FAR must designate a senior acquisition or procurement official within 15 days to work with the Administrator and the Council to align agency regulations with the FAR reform.

The order directs Federal agencies to maximize the use of technology in environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects. The aim is to eliminate paper-based processes, accelerate processing time, reduce duplicative data submissions, improve transparency, and streamline the overall environmental review process. Within 45 days, the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is to issue a Permitting Technology Action Plan for modernizing the technology used for Federal permitting and environmental review processes, and within 90 days of the issuance of this plan, certain officials are to adopt and begin implementing the new standards and requirements in their environmental review and permitting systems.

The FDA is planning to hire contractors to cover tasks formerly carried out by laid off staff. In early April the agency let go about 60 employees who coordinated travel and logistics for inspectors and others. The agency is now seeking contractors to fill those roles.

During an Oval Office meeting, El Salvador's leader said it would not release a man United States immigration officials wrongly sent to the Central American nation's notorious high security prison. The United States Supreme Court ordered that the Trump Administration must "facilitate" the man's return.

Nearly two dozen tribes across the country have said that projects totaling $350 million have been halted due to funding suspensions. Projects include home renovations for energy efficiency, community center construction, flood control, and other climate-related improvements.

The federal government says it is freezing $2.2 billion in grants and another $60 million in contracts to Harvard after the university refused to accept the government's demands for changes to university governance.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol published a notice that the goods would be exempted from Trump's "reciprocal" 10% tariffs globally, and the 125% tariff targetting China. The shift leaves in place an earlier 20% tariff on goods from China.

The order directs Federal agencies including the Secretaries of State, Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security, the United States Trade Representative, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing, and the Chair of the United States International Trade Commission to clarify exceptions under a previous order that regulates imports and imposes additional duties on certain goods contributing to US trade deficits. The clarification specifies that "semiconductors", identified by certain codes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), are exempted from these duties. Any duties collected on these exempted imports after a specified date and time should be refunded.

The order directs Federal agencies, specifically the Department of Defense, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Homeland Security, to take appropriate actions to secure the southern border of the United States. This includes providing for the use and jurisdiction by the Department of Defense over necessary Federal lands for military activities, such as border-barrier construction and the emplacement of detection and monitoring equipment. The Secretary of the Interior is also directed to allow the Department of Defense to use portions of the Roosevelt Reservation and may make withdrawals, reservations, and restrictions of public lands to enable the Department of Defense to address the emergency at the southern border.

The five law firms are said to have signed the deals in order to remove the possibility they might be sanctioned by the administration. In addition to the provision of pro bono legal work, the firms agreed to eliminate DEI in hiring and other practices.

The Education Department announced Friday that it would cut off all federal funding to K-12 schools in Maine unless the state complied with the president's executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports teams. The agency also said it had asked the Department of Justice to begin an enforcement action.

The Department of Energy cut the "overhead rate" on academic grants from 30% to 15%. Overhead fees fund "indirect" costs related to research such as administrative work, libraries, utilities, and others. Previously the National Institutes of Health cut its overhead rate to academic bio-medical labs. A federal judge has said the NIH cannot cut its overhead rates.

The FBI has suspended an agent, Brian Auten, who had worked on two high-profile investigations: Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the analysis of Hunter Biden's laptop. FBI chief Kash Patel included Auten's name in a list of federal employees contained in a book he wrote ("Government Gangsters").

The Trump II Social Security Administration added the names of 6,000 immigrants into a database it uses to track dead people, essentially eliminiating the ability for those people to work legally in the United States or otherwise participate in the economy.

The head of a U.S. military base in Greenland was fired after she wrote and sent an email critical of Vice President Vance's comments during his visit to the base on March 31.

The order directs Federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates in response to trading partner retaliation and alignment. If a trading partner retaliates against the U.S. through import duties on U.S. exports or other measures, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) may be modified to increase or expand the duties imposed. Conversely, if a trading partner takes significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align with the U.S. on economic and national security matters, the HTSUS may be modified to decrease or limit the duties imposed. The order modifies the rate paid by China to 125%. The _de minimus rate, for small shipments, is modified from 90% to 120%. [Editor: The 125% referenced above does not include the 20% tariff ordered previously; the cumulative rate is 145%.]

The order directs Federal agencies to suspend any active security clearances held by Miles Taylor and individuals at entities associated with him, pending a review of whether such clearances are in the national interest. This directive involves the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and all other relevant executive department and agency heads. The Secretary of Homeland Security is also directed to review Taylor's activities as a government employee, identify any instances of unauthorized dissemination of classified information, and prepare a report with recommendations for appropriate remedial or preventative actions. [Editor: Miles Taylor is a former Trump I administration official (DHS) who criticized the president's handling of classified documents and other conduct.]

The order directs Federal agencies to revoke any active security clearance held by Christopher Krebs. It instructs the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence, and other relevant agencies to suspend any active security clearances held by individuals associated with Krebs, including those at SentinelOne, pending a review. Additionally, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed to review Krebs' activities as a government employee, including his leadership of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and to evaluate all of CISA’s activities over the last six years, with a joint report to be prepared upon completion. [Editor: Christopher Krebs is a former Trump I administration cyber-security official. Later he was a cyber-security official in the Biden administration. He was critical of the president in November of 2020 as the president sought to spread falsehoods about the election. The president fired Krebs via tweet.]

The order directs Federal agencies to suspend any active security clearances held by individuals at Susman Godfrey LLP, pending a review of whether such clearances align with national interest. The Office of Management and Budget is instructed to identify all government goods and services provided for the benefit of Susman Godfrey LLP, and agency heads are to cease such provision where legally permissible. Government contracting agencies are directed to require contractors to disclose any business they do with Susman Godfrey LLP, and agency heads are to review and potentially terminate contracts with Susman Godfrey LLP or entities doing business with them, in accordance with the law. [Editor: Susman Godfrey represented election systems maker Dominion Voting Systems in its succesful defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Fox News and Trump allies had spread falsehoods about Domion's machines following the president's election loss in 2020.]

The order directs Federal agencies to update duties applied to low-value imports from the People's Republic of China. It instructs a modification of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to increase the duties imposed on China in response to their retaliation from 34% to 84%. Additionally, the order mandates an increase of the ad valorem rate of duty (30% to 90%) and the per postal item containing goods duty ($25 to $75), as set forth in prior executive orders, to ensure the efficacy of the imposed tariffs.

The order directs Federal agencies to identify unlawful and potentially unlawful regulations within 60 days and initiate plans to repeal them. The review and repeal effort should prioritize evaluating the lawfulness of each regulation under specific United States Supreme Court decisions. Following the review period, agencies are instructed to immediately repeal any regulation that clearly exceeds the agency’s statutory authority or is otherwise unlawful, and within 30 days, submit a summary of each regulation not targeted for repeal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, explaining the decision.

The order directs Federal agencies to modernize defense acquisitions and stimulate innovation within the defense industrial base. The Secretary of Defense is ordered to submit a plan for reforming the Department of Defense's acquisition processes within 60 days, prioritizing speed, flexibility, and execution. Furthermore, within 120 days, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and Component Acquisition Executives, is directed to develop a plan to reform, right-size, and train the acquisition workforce.

The order directs Federal agencies to review all regulations under their authority and identify those that may be anti-competitive. The heads of these agencies are to collaborate with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General, and within 70 days, provide a list of such regulations and recommendations for their rescission or modification. The Chairman, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will then consolidate these lists and decide on the proposed changes.

The order directs Federal agencies to review all regulations under their rulemaking authority, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General. This review is aimed at identifying regulations that create monopolies, unnecessary barriers to new market entrants, limit competition, unduly limit competition through licensure or accreditation requirements, burden procurement processes, or impose anti-competitive restraints on the free market. Within 70 days, agency heads must provide a list of such regulations and recommendations for rescission or modification due to their anti-competitive effects.

The order directs Federal agencies to revitalize and rebuild domestic maritime industries and workforce for national security and economic prosperity. The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), in coordination with the Secretaries of State, Defense, Commerce, Labor, Transportation, Homeland Security, the United States Trade Representative, and other relevant executive departments, is required to submit a Maritime Action Plan within 210 days. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of Commerce, Transportation, and Homeland Security, is tasked with providing an assessment of investment options for the expansion of the Maritime Industrial Base within 180 days.

The order directs Federal agencies to incorporate a sunset provision into their regulations governing energy production, compelling these agencies to periodically reexamine their regulations to ensure public benefit. The agencies affected include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DoE), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and several subcomponents of the Department of the Interior and the United States Army. The order applies to all regulations issued under specific statutes, as detailed in the order, by each of these agencies.

The White House says the cuts are the result of civil rights violations at both universities.

The order directs Federal agencies to identify and evaluate state and local laws, regulations, and practices that burden the identification, development, use, or investment in domestic energy resources, particularly those addressing climate change or involving environmental initiatives. The Attorney General, in consultation with the heads of appropriate executive departments and agencies, is tasked with identifying these laws and regulations that may be unconstitutional, preempted by Federal law, or unenforceable. The focus is on laws that potentially undermine the goal of "American energy dominance,"" such as those that impose barriers to interstate and international trade, control energy development on Federal land, or impose fines on energy producers.

The order directs Federal agencies to exempt coal- and oil-fired power plants from compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule on National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. The exemption extends the current exemption for two years beyond the rule's compliance date, starting from July 8, 2027 to July 8, 2029. During this period, these sources will be subject to the compliance obligations under the preexisting Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule, prior to the amendments made by the EPA's rule.

The order directs Federal agencies to increase domestic energy production, particularly in the coal industry. The National Energy Dominance Council is to designate coal as a "mineral," thus allowing it to receive all benefits under Executive Order 14241. The Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy are to identify coal resources on federal lands and propose policies to address any impediments to their mining, with a focus on the potential impact on electricity costs and grid reliability. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are also instructed to prioritize coal leasing and expedite environmental reviews to facilitate coal mining on public lands.

The order directs Federal agencies to strengthen the reliability and security of the United States' electric grid. The Secretary of Energy is instructed to streamline processes for issuing orders under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act during periods of grid operations, and to develop a uniform methodology for analyzing current and anticipated reserve margins for all regions of the bulk power system regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Additionally, the Secretary of Energy is to establish a process by which the methodology and its results are assessed regularly, and a protocol to identify critical generation resources within a region for system reliability.

Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause is resigning over an agreement share immigrants's sensitive tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE would use the data to indentify and deport undocumented people living in the United States. The agreement was signed Monday by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Several IRS officials have resigned or been fired over access to sensitive financial and personal data since the president's inauguration.

The U.S. attorney announced the formation of the "Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force. It will investigate "waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption" associated with funds allocated to eradicate homelessness in southern California.

The National Institutes of Health ahs been directed to cut $2.6 billion of contracts. The deadline for the cuts is April 8. The figure represents 35% of the agency's spending on contracts. These contracts support scientists at NIH labs, as well as scientists and staff and academic institutions, and in the private sector.

Tucked into Last Week's emergency order opening millions of acres of national forests to logging was a further notice that the Agriculture Secretary would open thousands of acres of land in Nevada and New Mexico to gas drilling, mining, and geo-thermal development. These lands had been set aside by the Biden administration late in the former president's term.

The order directs Federal agencies including the Treasury, State, Justice, Homeland Security, Defense, Commerce, Labor, Energy departments, the United States Trade Representative, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review the proposed acquisition of the United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel North America, Inc., and 2023 Merger Subsidiary, Inc. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is tasked with conducting a de novo, confidential review of the acquisition, identifying potential national security risks, and providing an opportunity for the parties to respond to such concerns.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month that the State Department has revoked 300 or more students’ visas, seeming to target foreign-born students who participate in political activism. Several high-profile pro-Palestinian scholars have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The visas of more than three dozen students and alumni of California universities have been nullified in the last week. Schools did not provide details, citing privacy concerns.

Trump II Agriculture Secretary declares an emergency and OKs logging in millions of acres of U.S. national forests. The memo cites risks of wildfire and pest infestation and the president's executive order directing the agency to boost logging to justify the declaration.