Directives Published December 2025
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in December 2025.
Summary
- 31st Dec 25 The President amended Proclamation 10976, extending the date for scheduled tariff increases on specific wood products (upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities) to January 1, 2027, to support continuing section 232 negotiations. View
- 30th Dec 25 The President extended duty-free tariff treatment for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026, and made several technical corrections and rectifications across various chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) pertaining to existing trade agreements. View
- 20th Dec 25 * Directed executive agencies to lead in 6G development by studying and initiating the reallocation of specific Federal spectrum bands for commercial 6G use and engaging internationally on standards. View
- 18th Dec 25 The President ordered adjustments to statutory federal pay systems, including the General Schedule, Foreign Service, and Senior Executive Service, effective January 1, 2026, while also directing locality pay implementation and assessment of law enforcement pay increases. View
- 18th Dec 25 * Established aggressive timelines for lunar missions, national security readiness, commercial sector growth, and the deployment of advanced space technologies, while revoking the previous National Space Council Executive Order. View
- 18th Dec 25 * Directed the closure of executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025, while permitting essential exemptions for national security or public need. View
- 18th Dec 25 * Directed the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of medical marijuana to Schedule III of the CSA and initiated efforts with Congress and federal agencies to develop improved research methods and regulatory clarity for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including guidance on THC content. View
- 16th Dec 25 * The President continued, modified, and imposed new entry restrictions and limitations on foreign nationals from numerous countries based on deficient security screening and vetting information, effective January 1, 2026. View
- 15th Dec 25 The President proclaimed December 15, 2025, as Bill of Rights Day to commemorate the ratification of the Bill of Rights and the 250th anniversary of American independence. View
- 15th Dec 25 * Illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals were designated as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), mandating immediate interagency implementation to counter the associated national security threats. View
- 12th Dec 25 * Directed the SEC, FTC, and Department of Labor to review and revise regulations concerning foreign-owned proxy advisors, explicitly targeting advice based on ESG and DEI factors to restore focus on investor returns. View
- 11th Dec 25 * The President established a policy prioritizing a minimally burdensome national AI framework over conflicting state laws, directed the Justice Department to litigate against onerous state AI laws, and moved to restrict federal funding for states enforcing such conflicting regulations. View
- 6th Dec 25 * Established Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces within the DOJ and FTC to investigate anti-competitive behavior and foreign control threats in the food supply chain. View
- 6th Dec 25 The President proclaimed December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, encouraging Americans to honor those killed in the 1941 attack and to fly the flag at half-staff. View
- 6th Dec 25 The President directed the Secretary of HHS and the CDC Director to review and potentially update the U.S. core childhood vaccine schedule to align with best practices from peer, developed countries based on scientific evidence. View
- 5th Dec 25 The President proclaimed December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, urging Americans to honor the service members and civilians killed in the 1941 attack. View
- 4th Dec 25 * The President ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff nationwide and abroad until sunset on December 4, 2025, to honor the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard. View
- 2nd Dec 25 * The administration reaffirmed and augmented the historical Monroe Doctrine with a "Trump Corollary," emphasizing national sovereignty, border security, maritime dominance, and new trade partnerships across the Western Hemisphere. View
- 1st Dec 25 The Administration transmitted several nominations for federal judicial and attorney roles to the Senate for their consideration. View
The document is a Presidential Proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and embassies until sunset on December 4, 2025.
This action is taken as a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine
This document, framed as a presidential message related to the anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, reaffirms the U.S. commitment to sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere, introducing a "Trump Corollary" that asserts American control over the destiny of the hemisphere, free from foreign or globalist institutions.
The administration highlights achievements such as restoring privileged Panama Canal access, bolstering maritime dominance, disrupting international supply chain practices, halting drug flows from Mexico, securing the southern border against illegal immigration, dismantling narco-terrorist networks, and securing new trade deals with several Central and South American nations as evidence of this vigorous, America-first approach to hemispheric leadership and security.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document publishes a list of recent nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation, specifically naming individuals for U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Judge, and D.C. Superior Court positions, signaling the executive branch's execution of its appointing authority.