Directives Published November 2025
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in November 2025.
Summary
- 30th Nov 25 The President issued a celebratory message marking the 190th birthday of Mark Twain, linking his literary legacy to the current administration's domestic and international policy achievements. View
- 25th Nov 25 The President proclaimed Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving, referencing historical precedents and encouraging nationwide prayer and gratitude. View
- 24th Nov 25 * A "Genesis Mission" was established, placing the Department of Energy in charge of implementing a national effort to use AI to accelerate scientific discovery across critical technology domains via a unified computing platform. View
- 24th Nov 25 * A process was initiated to formally designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. View
- 21st Nov 25 The President granted a two-year exemption from specific EPA emissions standards for certain coke oven facilities, citing technological unavailability and national security necessity. View
- 20th Nov 25 * The scope of tariffs imposed on Brazilian articles under Executive Order 14323 was modified to exempt certain agricultural products, effective November 13, 2025, based on progress in ongoing diplomatic negotiations. View
- 18th Nov 25 * The President sent several nominations, including agency heads and federal judges, to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 17th Nov 25 * The President declared November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day via proclamation, stressing gratitude and listing past administration achievements regarding veteran support and VA reform. View
- 14th Nov 25 * The President modified the scope of existing reciprocal tariffs by issuing updated annexes to exclude certain agricultural products, effective November 13, 2025, using authority granted under IEEPA. View
- 13th Nov 25 * Established the 'Fostering the Future' initiative to modernize child welfare data, leverage technology, expand opportunities for transitioning youth, and address participation barriers for faith-based organizations. View
- 10th Nov 25 The President proclaimed November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day, calling for nationwide reflection and participation in patriotic activities to honor the service and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. View
- 10th Nov 25 * A proclamation was issued designating November 10, 2025, as the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps, coupled with encouragement for public displays of gratitude. View
- 7th Nov 25 * The President issued a Proclamation designating the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week to honor victims and reaffirm opposition to communist ideology. View
- 6th Nov 25 The landing page for Presidential Actions was displayed, featuring navigation menus and indicating a recent nomination for the Administrator of NASA was sent to the Senate. View
- 5th Nov 25 The President formally sent nominations for Daniel E. Burrows (Assistant Attorney General), Stevan Pearce (Director of the Bureau of Land Management), and Douglas Weaver (Nuclear Regulatory Commission Member) to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 4th Nov 25 The President continued the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2026, based on a newly reached economic and trade arrangement. View
- 4th Nov 25 The President reduced the additional ad valorem duty on targeted goods from the People's Republic of China from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025, based on diplomatic agreements to address the synthetic opioid supply chain. View
Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
This Presidential Action modifies the scope of the reciprocal tariff previously established under Executive Order 14257, as amended by Executive Order 14346.
Based on new information, ongoing negotiations, and assessments of current domestic economic factors, the President has determined it necessary to exempt certain agricultural products from the imposed ad valorem duties.
The order directs the modification of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, effective November 13, 2025, with implementation oversight shared among the Secretaries of Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative, utilizing powers granted under IEEPA.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE FOR AMERICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
This Presidential Action establishes the 'Fostering the Future' initiative, led by the Administration, designed to fundamentally modernize the nation's child welfare system.
The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve data collection, implement modern technology, and create tools like an annual performance scorecard to enhance child well-being, reduce time in foster care, and accelerate permanent placements.
Furthermore, the order mandates the creation of new educational and employment pathways for youth aging out of the system and addresses policies that may restrict faith-based organizations from participating in federally-funded child welfare programs.
Veterans Day, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump on November 10, 2025, formally designates November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day, using the occasion to express deep gratitude for the service and sacrifice of American veterans across all conflicts and to recommit the Federal Government to supporting them, referencing specific recent administrative actions taken to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, address homelessness, and improve benefits processing.
250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Marine Corps
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump, officially designates November 10, 2025, as the day commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.
The President recounts the Corps' long history of valor, from the American Revolution through modern conflicts, citing key battles like Iwo Jima to illustrate their steadfast commitment.
The proclamation calls upon government officials and the American people to display the U.S. flag and hold appropriate ceremonies to express gratitude for the Marines' heritage and ongoing service as the 'shield and spear of our Republic,' while also noting the administration's significant financial commitment to modernizing the force.
Anti-Communism Week, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week, serving as a solemn national observance to remember the devastation caused by communist ideologies worldwide. The declaration strongly rejects communism as an ideology rooted in servitude, censorship, and the destruction of prosperity, emphasizing America's commitment to liberty, individual rights, and the contrast between freedom and state control, regardless of modern labels like 'socialism.'
Nomination Sent to the Senate
This webpage serves as the central portal for all official Presidential Actions, providing navigation to various categories including Executive Orders, Nominations & Appointments, Presidential Memoranda, and Proclamations, and currently highlights a recent nomination sent to the Senate.',
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This presidential action document records three nominations forwarded to the Senate for confirmation: Daniel E. Burrows for Assistant Attorney General, Stevan Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and Douglas Weaver for a Member seat on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China
This Presidential Action formally implements the economic and trade Arrangement reached between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) following meetings in October 2025.
Citing progress on addressing non-reciprocal trade, the action continues the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs previously imposed on PRC imports until November 10, 2026.
The President justifies this extension by citing commitments from the PRC to cease retaliatory actions, ease export controls on critical minerals, and exponentially increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods, all intended to remedy the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257.