President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order establishing an emergency board to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and several labor unions.

The order, based on the Railway Labor Act, mandates a 30-day investigation, with a 120-day freeze on any changes to the conditions of the dispute.

This action aims to prevent potential service disruptions due to labor unrest.

President Trump issued an executive order further extending the enforcement deadline of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically targeting TikTok, until December 16, 2025.

The order directs the Department of Justice to refrain from enforcing the Act during this period and to issue guidance clarifying that no penalties will be pursued for past conduct.

It also asserts the federal government's exclusive authority for enforcement, preventing actions by states or private parties at this time.

The Presidential Memorandum addresses the high violent crime rate in Memphis, Tennessee, by establishing the Memphis Safe Task Force, composed of multiple federal agencies, to coordinate with state and local officials to reduce crime and restore public order.

The memorandum additionally authorizes the mobilization of Tennessee National Guard units to support law enforcement operations, utilizing strategies from prior executive orders targeting crime in the District of Columbia.

President Trump's 2025 Patriot Day proclamation commemorates the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

It recounts the events of that day, honoring the victims and the bravery of first responders.

The proclamation reaffirms a commitment to national security and calls upon Americans to remember the sacrifices made and the continuing need for national unity.

It designates September 11th as Patriot Day and directs the display of the U.S. flag at half-staff.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation ordering that flags be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds, military posts and naval stations, and on all federal vessels in the United States and its territories, until sunset on September 14, 2025, to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk.

The directive also included all U.S. embassies, legations, and other facilities abroad.

This presidential memorandum addresses concerns about misleading direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements.

The memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to enhance transparency and accuracy in such advertising by increasing the amount of risk information provided and by rigorously enforcing existing regulations.

The goal is to ensure that consumers receive fair, balanced, and complete information to make informed healthcare decisions.

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on September 5, 2025, renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and changing the Secretary of Defense's title to Secretary of War.

The order cites the historical significance of the name and its projection of national strength.

While the order outlines steps for implementation and future legislative action for a permanent name change, this symbolic shift also presents potential challenges in legal documents, diplomacy, and public perception.

This Presidential Action modifies existing reciprocal tariffs and outlines procedures for implementing future trade and security agreements.

It updates Annex II of Executive Order 14257 to adjust import duties, citing concerns about large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits as a threat to national security.

The action also details how the government will manage tariff modifications resulting from framework and final agreements with trading partners, emphasizing a balance between national interests and the need to address the economic and national security challenges posed by trade imbalances.

The Commerce and Trade Representative departments are given implementation authority.

This executive order aims to strengthen efforts to protect U.S. nationals from wrongful detention abroad.

It empowers the Secretary of State to designate foreign countries as 'State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention' based on specific criteria, triggering responses including sanctions, travel restrictions, and limitations on assistance and exports.

The order clarifies definitions, addresses other detaining entities, and includes provisions for the termination of designations.

This Presidential order implements a framework agreement with Japan, aiming to create a more balanced and reciprocal trade relationship.

It establishes a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports, but provides exceptions for certain goods like generic pharmaceuticals and natural resources unavailable in the US. Japan, in return, commits to significantly increased purchases of US agricultural products and a substantial $550 billion investment in the American economy, targeted by the US Government.

The order also modifies or eliminates previous tariffs on aerospace products and automobiles in light of the new agreement, with specific agencies tasked to oversee the implementation and monitor progress.

This aims to enhance national security and increase economic growth.

The President submitted a series of nominations to the Senate for various key positions within the executive branch.

These nominations include individuals for roles in agencies such as Labor, Commerce, Treasury, Transportation, and the Central Intelligence Agency, among others.

Additionally, several previous nominations were noted with withdrawal notices having been sent to the Senate earlier in 2025.

President Biden sent to the Senate a slate of nominations for various key positions.

These include nominations for ambassadors to Bangladesh, India, Bahrain, Jordan, and Iceland; a Federal Reserve Board member; and several federal judgeships in Mississippi, Alabama, and the District of Columbia.

The nominations span diverse fields and require Senate confirmation.