Trump II State Department Stops Funding International Demining Programs. As in, programs to remove explodey land mines. For 90 days, anyway.

Imposing Sanctions on the ICC.

Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.

Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Directs DOJ to review current FCPA investigations and undertake no new ones for 180 days.

Secretary of State Rubio in Saudi Arabia to Meet with Russians, Arab Leaders to Discuss Gaza Ethnic Cleansing and Ukraine Peace.

America First Investment Policy. Aims to attract foreign investment from U.S. allies while restricting adversarial nations like China. Directs agencies to expedite environmental reviews for major projects.

At UN, U.S. Votes Against Condemnation of Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Trump II Admin Signals Russia Fealty in Oval Office Ambush of Ukrainian President.

3/2/2025:Defense Secretary Orders Cyber Defense Team to Relax Anti-Russia Posture. An observer suggests it’s a goodwill move as Ukraine peace talks continue.

3/2/2025:Trump II Eases Unconventional Warfare Engagement Rules. Biden era policy required White House approval for certain drone, commando strikes.

Trump II Deports 238 Venezuelans to El Salvador Under Alien Enemies Act. And apparently in defiance of a court order from Saturday.

Trump II Admin Invokes State Secrets Privilege in Standoff With Judge Over Flight Details Related to Venezuelan Deportation.

Trump II National Security Officials Include Journalist in Text Group Discussing Secret War Plans.

The Trump II administration has intensified its crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing the revocation of over 300 student visas, stating that visas are intended for academic pursuits, not activism. This policy shift has led to the detention and deportation of international students across various universities.

Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S. Pituffik Space Base in Greenland alongside his wife and national security adviser Mike Waltz, where he criticized Denmark for insufficient regional security. Vance cited growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic.

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 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.

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 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 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 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."

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 address threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba. It identifies the Government of Cuba as an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, citing Cuba's alignment and support for various hostile countries, transnational terrorist groups, and malign actors. The order also highlights Cuba's hosting of Russia's largest overseas signals intelligence facility and its deep intelligence and defense cooperation with the People's Republic of China.

The order directs federal agencies to continue addressing threats posed by the Government of Iran, citing a continued national emergency due to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. It maintains sanctions and property blocking measures previously imposed to apply financial pressure on the Iranian regime and address serious human rights abuses in Iran. The order also indicates that additional measures may be necessary to deal with this national emergency, but does not specify what these might be.

The order directs federal agencies to establish and implement an America First Arms Transfer Strategy. This strategy aims to use arms transfers as a tool of foreign policy and to expand domestic production capacity. The Secretary of War is instructed to use arms sales and transfers to increase production, support domestic reindustrialization, promote innovation, and build supply chain resilience. The strategy also prioritizes arms sales to partners that invest in their own defense, play a critical role in U.S. operations, or contribute to U.S. economic security.

The order directs federal agencies to eliminate the additional 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports from India. This decision comes after India's commitment to stop importing Russian Federation oil and increase its purchase of United States energy products, as well as its pledge to expand defense cooperation with the United States over the next decade. The removal of the tariff is deemed necessary to address the national emergency declared in response to the actions of the Russian Federation.

The order directs federal agencies to cease the additional ad valorem duties that were imposed under several previous executive orders. These duties had been applied to certain imports from specific foreign trading partners, in response to declared national emergencies related to threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economy. The order specifies that these tariffs will no longer be in effect and will cease to be collected as soon as practicable.

This proclamation designates the period of March 7, 2026 as the date on which the United States proclaims a commitment to dismantle criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere. The proclamation directs the Secretary of War and other federal agencies to coordinate with allied governments to deprive these groups of territory, financing, and resources, and to train and mobilize partner nation militaries to eliminate cartel control and influence.

This proclamation declares March 9, 2026, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, recognizing Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained and commemorating the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. It highlights that the administration secured the release of 101 detained Americans in one year, brokered a deal to free hostages from Israel and Gaza, facilitated releases from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Russia, and Belarus, and states that an Executive Order now permits the Secretary of State to designate State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and impose sanctions, travel restrictions, and inadmissibility on designated foreign nationals.

This proclamation declares March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. It calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and highlights the historical ties and shared democratic values between Greece and the United States.

The document lists nominations and one withdrawal sent to the Senate on April 13, 2026, naming candidates for various federal positions including two Under Secretaries (Treasury; DHS Under Secretary for Management), multiple board and agency posts (NTSB member reappointment through Dec 31, 2028; two National Labor Relations Board members with specified five-year terms expiring Aug 27, 2030 and Aug 27, 2031; Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board), diplomatic nominations (Ambassadors to Korea and Albania), Justice Department and U.S. Marshal nominations, an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, and

The order directs federal agencies to block and freeze all property and interests in property of foreign persons involved in specified sectors of the Cuban economy—or owned, controlled by, or supporting the Government of Cuba—or who are leaders or entities of the Cuban state, and to prohibit transactions with those designated individuals and entities. It instructs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, acting jointly or in consultation, to identify and designate persons meeting these criteria and to apply sanctions including asset blocking and transaction prohibitions across identified sectors such as energy, defense, metals and mining, financial services, and security.