President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on July 31, 2025, revoking Executive Order 13824 (President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition) and amending Executive Order 13265 (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports).

The amended order renames the council, reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test, and outlines the council's functions, including advising the President on strategies to improve national health and fitness levels, particularly among children.

The order emphasizes collaboration across various sectors – public and private, civilian and military – to create a national culture of health and fitness.

This Presidential action suspends duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, except for some international postal shipments initially.

The measure aims to address national security threats posed by drug trafficking from Canada, Mexico, and China, and also to counter large and persistent imbalances in the U.S. goods trade deficit globally.

This suspension is justified under the authority of multiple acts including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and it is intended to strengthen related tariffs and other actions addressing these issues while requiring a new duty collection system for international postal shipments.

The President sent eleven nominations to the Senate for confirmation.

These nominations encompass key positions across multiple executive branch departments, including US Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries of Defense and Transportation, an Assistant Attorney General, a Nuclear Regulatory Commission member, and leadership roles within the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency.

The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of expertise to their respective roles.

President Trump issued a proclamation imposing a 50 percent tariff on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivatives imported into the United States.

This action, based on a Commerce Department report, addresses concerns about threats to national security stemming from excessive reliance on foreign copper sources and unfair trade practices.

The proclamation also outlines a process for expanding the tariff to additional copper derivatives and mandates domestic sales requirements for specific copper materials.

Future reviews of the copper market are planned to determine if additional tariffs on refined copper are necessary.

President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency citing actions by the Brazilian government as an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.

These actions include censorship of US citizens' speech, interference with US companies, and the political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

In response, the President imposed a 40% ad valorem duty on specific Brazilian products, with exceptions listed, to address the declared emergency.

The order details monitoring and reporting requirements and allows for modifications based on circumstances or retaliatory actions from Brazil.

President Trump's proclamation designates July 20-26, 2025, as Made in America Week.

The proclamation celebrates American manufacturing and workers, highlighting the administration's efforts to boost domestic production, attract investments, and combat unfair trade practices.

It emphasizes the importance of the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label and aims to foster national pride and promote American-made goods.

President Donald J. Trump's 2025 proclamation designates July 20-26 as Captive Nations Week.

It commemorates the 1959 establishment of the week to counter communism and affirms continued American support for those living under oppressive regimes.

The proclamation reiterates the importance of religious freedom and self-governance, highlighting ongoing government efforts to promote these values internationally.

It concludes by calling upon all Americans to participate in activities supporting the cause of liberty and justice globally.

This executive order addresses the escalating financial pressures and legal challenges facing college sports.

It aims to preserve and expand opportunities in non-revenue sports, particularly women's sports, by placing restrictions on third-party payments to athletes while simultaneously clarifying the student-athlete status and providing legal protections for collegiate athletic programs.

The order directs several federal agencies to work together to implement these policies through regulatory, enforcement, and litigation approaches.

President Trump issued an executive order addressing homelessness and its impact on public safety.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize public safety by restoring civil commitment for individuals with mental illness posing risks to themselves or others, and to prioritize enforcement of prohibitions against vagrancy.

It also mandates a realignment of federal funding towards evidence-based programs that address substance abuse, and away from those deemed ineffective. Additional stipulations focus on increased accountability for recipients of federal funding for homeless programs and stricter regulations on housing those suffering from substance abuse or mental illness.

This Presidential order establishes the American AI Exports Program, a coordinated national effort to promote the global deployment of US-origin AI technologies.

The program will support the development and export of full-stack AI packages, encompassing hardware, software, models, and applications.

It leverages Federal financing tools to incentivize industry-led consortia and promote the export of American AI technologies and standards, aiming to preserve US leadership in the field while strengthening global partnerships.

This presidential order aims to accelerate the development of AI data center infrastructure by significantly streamlining federal permitting processes.

The order directs various federal agencies to provide financial aid, expedite environmental reviews, leverage existing programs like FAST-41, and utilize federal lands for these projects.

It revokes a prior executive order on AI infrastructure and emphasizes a focus on national security and economic competitiveness.

President Trump issued an executive order mandating that federal agencies procure only unbiased large language models (LLMs) in accordance with two core principles: Truth-seeking, which prioritizes historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity; and Ideological Neutrality, requiring LLMs to be neutral and nonpartisan, avoiding manipulation based on ideological agendas like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

The order directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue implementation guidance within 120 days and requires federal contracts to adhere to these principles, along with provisions for vendor accountability for noncompliance.

Exceptions are allowed for national security uses of LLMs.

President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new ethylene oxide emissions standards for specific sterilization facilities.

This action is intended to prevent shortages of sterile medical equipment, deemed critical for both civilian and military medical systems.

The proclamation cites the lack of commercially viable technology to comply with the new standards and declares the exemption essential for national security.

The exemption delays implementation of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) April 2024 rule.

President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from stricter EPA emission standards for several specified coal-fired power plants.

The exemption is justified on grounds of national energy security, grid reliability, and the unavailability of commercially viable technology to meet the stricter standards.

The proclamation cites potential negative economic and national security consequences of immediate compliance with the new rule.

President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act regulations for listed chemical manufacturing facilities.

The exemption, justified by national security concerns and the unavailability of necessary compliance technologies, aims to protect the domestic chemical industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers.

The proclamation identifies several facilities across multiple states and asserts that the temporary exemption will allow these facilities to continue operation while solutions to comply with the HON Rule are developed.

President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule for specific iron ore processing facilities.

The exemption, based on national security and economic considerations, cites the unavailability of necessary technology for prompt compliance with the rule and concerns over the impact on domestic steel production, critical infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.

The proclamation identifies specific facilities from United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. as beneficiaries of the delay, extending compliance deadlines by two years.

President Trump issued an executive order creating Schedule G within the excepted service. This addresses what was perceived to be a gap in existing processes to fill policy-making and policy-advocating positions.

The order mandates that individuals appointed to these positions under Schedule G should be aligned with the administration's policies, but political affiliation is not to be a deciding factor.

It formally amends existing Civil Service Rules to include Schedule G, detailing its application and implications for several other existing schedules, and emphasizes improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ operations as justification.

Finally, it outlines implementation procedures and limitations, affirming that the order does not have a legally enforceable impact on existing rights.

President Biden submitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions within various federal agencies.

These nominations include ambassadors to international organizations, United States Attorneys, agency leadership roles such as Chief Agricultural Negotiator and CFO of the Department of Agriculture, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board, and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture.

The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of experience to their respective positions.

President Biden announced three judicial nominations to the Senate: Joshua Dunlap for the First Circuit Court of Appeals, William Mercer for the District of Montana, and Eric Tung for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

These nominations fill vacancies created by retirements and aim to maintain the efficient functioning of the federal judiciary.

President Biden submitted four nominations to the Senate for Ambassadorial positions.

The nominees are Nicholas Adams (Malaysia), Eric Meyer (Sri Lanka), Sean O'Neill (Thailand), and Julie Stufft (Kazakhstan).

The Senate confirmation process will determine if these nominations are approved.

President Trump issued an order extending the temporary suspension of additional tariffs on goods from various foreign trading partners until August 1, 2025.

This action modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), building upon prior executive orders aimed at rectifying trade imbalances and improving alignment with US economic and national security interests.

The extension is based on ongoing discussions with trading partners and recommendations from senior officials.

The order excludes the People's Republic of China, for which a separate tariff suspension remains in place.

President Trump issued a memorandum establishing a policy to govern the hiring of Federal civilian employees within the Executive Branch until October 15, 2025.

The policy generally prohibits filling vacant positions or creating new ones unless otherwise specified in the memorandum or required by law.

Exceptions are made for positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety, as well as for Presidential appointments and Senate confirmations.

The policy aims to ensure accountability, prioritize public safety, and aligns with the Merit Hiring Plan under Executive Order 14170.

Contracting to circumvent this policy is prohibited.

This presidential order aims to eliminate government subsidies for wind and solar energy, arguing that they are expensive, unreliable, and create dependence on foreign supply chains.

The order directs the Departments of the Treasury and Interior to take swift action to end these subsidies, implement stricter regulations, and conduct reviews of existing policies.

Reports on these actions are required within 45 days of the order's issuance.

This executive order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission to address the significant deferred maintenance and access issues impacting America's national parks and public lands.

The commission will advise the President on responsible conservation strategies, promoting economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.

The order directs federal land management agencies to prioritize responsible resource management, expand public access for recreation, and cut bureaucratic delays.

President Trump issued an order to improve US National Parks.

The order increases entrance fees for foreign tourists to fund infrastructure improvements and enhance visitor experiences while also aiming to improve affordability for US residents.

The order also revokes a previous memorandum on diversity and inclusion in national parks and directs several government agencies to implement the changes.

President Donald J. Trump's July 2, 2025, proclamation declares July 5, 2025, as the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service. The proclamation details the agency's history, evolving mission, and the significant sacrifices made by its agents throughout the years, emphasizing bravery and dedication in protecting national leaders.

It calls upon all Americans to express gratitude to the Secret Service agents.

The President announced a series of nominations for key positions within various federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Justice, as well as the African and Asian Development Banks and Social Security.

These nominations encompass several different roles such as United States Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries, and Board Members for agencies such as the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Each nominee's state of residence and specific role are detailed in the announcement.