Directives Published January 2026
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in January 2026.
Summary
- 30th Jan 26 * The President ordered the establishment of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., directing federal agencies to designate a route and expedite necessary permits and approvals for the race celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. View
- 29th Jan 26 * A national emergency concerning threats from the Government of Cuba was declared, authorizing the imposition of discretionary tariffs on products originating from countries supplying oil to Cuba. View
- 29th Jan 26 * Established the White House Great American Recovery Initiative co-chaired by HHS and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery to coordinate the federal response to the addiction crisis, mandate evidence-based treatment protocols across agencies, and foster a culture of recovery. View
- 29th Jan 26 * The President proclaimed 2026 as the Year of Celebration and Rededication to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence, urging nationwide patriotic observance and educational efforts. View
- 28th Jan 26 * The President proclaimed January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week, reiterating commitments to parental control over education, expanded tax credits for scholarships, and realignment of federal education policy. View
- 27th Jan 26 * The President issued an order directing FEMA and the SBA to preempt state and local permitting hurdles impeding post-wildfire rebuilding in Los Angeles and mandated audits of prior grant funds to ensure swift recovery. View
- 24th Jan 26 * The President continued the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until March 25, 2026, and designated the Secretary of Homeland Security to execute Presidential functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act concerning the Council. View
- 21st Jan 26 * Presidential authority was used to mandate federal agencies to restrict the sale of single-family homes to large institutional investors and review anti-competitive practices to increase homeownership opportunities for American families. View
- 21st Jan 26 * The President proclaimed January 20, 2026, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion to mark one year in office and celebrate the restoration of national sovereignty, safety, and prosperity. View
- 19th Jan 26 * The President proclaimed January 19, 2026, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, urging citizens to engage in acts of service. View
- 16th Jan 26 * The President proclaimed January 16, 2026, as Religious Freedom Day, encouraging national observance and reaffirming commitments to religious liberty rooted in the Nation's founding principles. View
- 14th Jan 26 * The President imposed a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on specific imported semiconductors and semiconductor equipment based on a Section 232 national security review, while simultaneously directing trade negotiations to adjust import dependency. View
- 14th Jan 26 * Established a second emergency board, appointed by the President, to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and several labor unions. * Directed the Board to select the most reasonable final settlement offer between the parties within a specified timeframe under RLA Section 9A(g). * Ordered the parties to maintain existing working conditions until 60 days after the Board submitted its report. View
- 14th Jan 26 * The President directed joint negotiations between the Secretary of Commerce and the USTR to adjust imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products (PCMDPs) after determining current import volumes threatened national security under Section 232. View
- 13th Jan 26 * The President nominated numerous individuals for posts including agency leadership, ambassadorships, U.S. Attorney positions, and Federal Maritime Commissioner roles, requiring Senate confirmation. View
- 10th Jan 26 * The President declared a national emergency and ordered the preservation of Financial Government Deposit Funds belonging to Venezuela from judicial attachment pursuant to presidential authority under IEEPA and NEA. View
- 7th Jan 26 * The President directed executive departments and agencies to initiate immediate withdrawal from numerous international organizations and specific UN entities based on a prior review concluding they are contrary to U.S. interests. View
- 7th Jan 26 The President issued an order directing the Secretary of War to review defense contractors, immediately prohibiting stock buybacks and dividends for underperforming firms until necessary production capacities and priorities are met, and mandating future contract enforcement mechanisms. View
- 5th Jan 26 * The administration submitted numerous nominations for U.S. Attorneys and U.S. District Judges to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 2nd Jan 26 * A Presidential Order prohibited HieFo Corporation, controlled by a Chinese citizen, from retaining its acquisition of EMCORE Corporation assets, mandating divestment under CFIUS jurisdiction due to national security findings. View
National Day of Patriotic Devotion, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation designating January 20, 2026, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion, marking the first anniversary of his inauguration and celebrating the administration's achievements in areas including border security, economic revival through deregulation and tax cuts, strengthening the military, and restoring perceived national values and American strength on the world stage.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates January 19, 2026, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s role in advancing liberty and equal justice under the law.
The President reaffirms commitment to the principles Dr. King advocated—that rights are endowed by God—and encourages all Americans to commemorate the holiday through acts of service to their communities and the Nation.
Religious Freedom Day, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation, issued on January 16, 2026, formally designates that date as Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the enduring American commitment to the God-given right to practice faith freely without fear.
The document traces this right from the Mayflower settlers and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom—a precursor to the First Amendment—to the current administration's efforts to strengthen faith in the public square through initiatives like the White House Faith Office. The proclamation concludes by urging all Americans to honor the day by gathering at places of worship to praise the blessings of liberty.
This Presidential Proclamation, issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, addresses the finding that imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivatives threaten U.S. national security due to insufficient domestic production capacity.
The President adopts a two-phase plan, beginning with directing negotiations with foreign jurisdictions while immediately imposing a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on a narrow category of advanced computing chips unless the importation supports U.S. technology supply chain buildout or domestic manufacturing.
The proclamation aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains essential for defense and critical infrastructure development.
Establishing a Second Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
This Presidential Action establishes a second emergency board, effective January 16, 2026, to investigate ongoing and unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and five specific labor organizations, pursuant to Section 9A of the Railway Labor Act (RLA).
The order mandates that the parties submit final settlement offers within 30 days of the Board's creation, after which the Board must select the most reasonable offer.
Furthermore, it requires all parties to maintain existing employment conditions until 60 days following the Board's report submission to the President.
Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States
This Presidential Proclamation announces a finding, based on a report from the Secretary of Commerce under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, that imports of Processed Critical Minerals and their Derivative Products (PCMDPs) threaten U.S. national security due to excessive foreign reliance, supply chain insecurity, and domestic production decline. The President concurs with the finding and directs the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to jointly negotiate agreements with trading partners to adjust these imports, specifying that if satisfactory agreements are not reached within 180 days, alternative remedies like tariffs or minimum import prices may be considered.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Economy
- Defense
- Immigration
- Energy
- Labor
- Infrastructure
- Science
- Trade
- Justice
- Housing
- Agriculture
This document provides a compilation of numerous individuals nominated by the President to various high-level federal positions, including roles within executive departments, independent agencies, ambassadorships, and U.S. Attorney offices.
The listings specify the nominee's name, their proposed role, the agency or location, and often denote whether the appointment is to fill an expired term, a vacancy, or a newly created position, detailing the necessary Senate confirmation required for these appointments to take effect.
Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
This Presidential Action, issued under the authority granted by IEEPA and the NEA, declares a national emergency to safeguard "Foreign Government Deposit Funds" held by the U.S. Treasury on behalf of the Government of Venezuela from attachment or other judicial processes.
The President finds that allowing such process would materially harm U.S. national security and foreign policy by interfering with stability efforts in Venezuela and stemming threats like illegal immigration and narcotics flow.
The order directs the Secretary of the Treasury to hold these funds solely in a custodial capacity, under the direction of the Secretary of State, for public or diplomatic purposes, expressly overriding any previous executive orders affecting these specific funds.