Directives Published 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