Directives Published September 2025
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in September 2025.
Summary
- 30th Sep 25 * Directed federal agencies to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate research, diagnostics, and treatment for pediatric cancer, focusing specifically on enhancing the capabilities of the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI). View
- 30th Sep 25 * The President proclaimed tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and derivative products based on a national security finding under Section 232, setting initial rates of 10% and 25% with scheduled increases. View
- 30th Sep 25 The President ordered the continuance of fifty-two specific Federal Advisory Committees until September 30, 2027, superseding previous orders and delegating management functions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to agency heads. View
- 29th Sep 25 * The United States established a formal policy to guarantee the security of the State of Qatar against external aggression, requiring joint defense planning and commitment to diplomatic, economic, or military response measures. View
- 25th Sep 25 * The Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were directed to fully enforce federal death penalty laws in D.C. for all appropriate, heinous crimes. View
- 25th Sep 25 * Issued NSPM-7 directing a national strategy led by the JTTFs to investigate and disrupt organized domestic terrorism, politically motivated violence, and associated conspiracy networks utilizing enhanced prosecutorial and financial disruption tools. View
- 25th Sep 25 The President proclaimed Sunday, September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, calling for the display of the U.S. flag to honor families of fallen service members. View
- 25th Sep 25 The President determined a proposed divestiture framework for TikTok's U.S. operations was a qualified divestiture, directed a 120-day enforcement delay for its completion, and amended prior orders related to ByteDance. View
- 22nd Sep 25 The president designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and instructed relevant agencies to investigate and dismantle its operations. View
- 22nd Sep 25 A presidential proclamation designated September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. View
- 19th Sep 25 The president restricted entry for certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers, imposed a $100,000 fee on petitions, and initiated rulemakings to revise prevailing wage levels and prioritize high-skilled workers. View
- 19th Sep 25 President Trump proclaimed September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring American POWs and MIAs and reaffirming the commitment to account for those still missing. View
- 19th Sep 25 The President established the Gold Card immigration program, requiring significant financial contributions in exchange for expedited immigrant visas. View
- 18th Sep 25 President Trump proclaimed Constitution Week 2025, emphasizing civic education and the importance of upholding the US Constitution. View
- 18th Sep 25 The US and UK governments established a collaborative framework to advance AI, civil nuclear energy, and quantum technologies, and to strengthen research security and international standards. View
- 16th Sep 25 An emergency board was established to investigate and report on labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and its employees, maintaining the existing conditions for 120 days. View
- 16th Sep 25 The President extended the TikTok enforcement delay until December 16, 2025, instructed the Department of Justice to refrain from enforcement during this period, and asserted exclusive federal authority over enforcement. View
- 15th Sep 25 The President sent nine nominations to the Senate for US Attorney and District/Circuit Judge positions. View
- 15th Sep 25 A Memphis Safe Task Force was established and the National Guard was mobilized to address high violent crime rates in Memphis. View
- 11th Sep 25 The President proclaimed September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day, honoring victims of the 9/11 attacks and directing the display of the U.S. flag at half-staff. View
- 10th Sep 25 A presidential proclamation was issued ordering flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk. View
- 9th Sep 25 The President directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to increase transparency and accuracy in direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising and to enforce existing regulations. View
- 6th Sep 25 The President issued an executive order changing the Department of Defense's name to the Department of War and altering associated titles. View
- 6th Sep 25 The President modified reciprocal tariffs, updated the HTSUS, and established procedures for implementing framework and final trade agreements to address national security threats and large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits. View
- 5th Sep 25 The president issued an executive order designating foreign countries supporting wrongful detention of U.S. nationals, implementing sanctions and other measures to protect U.S. citizens. View
- 4th Sep 25 The President issued an order implementing the US-Japan agreement, establishing tariffs, modifying existing trade actions, and facilitating substantial Japanese investments in American industries. View
- 4th Sep 25 The President sent numerous nominations to the Senate for various government positions, and also withdrew several previous nominations. View
- 2nd Sep 25 The President sent nominations for multiple ambassadorships, a Federal Reserve governorship, and numerous federal judgeships to the Senate. View
Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer with Artificial Intelligence
This Presidential Action mandates the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation in preventing and treating pediatric cancer, recognizing it as a top priority for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission.
The order directs relevant agencies to harness AI to accelerate scientific progress within the existing Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) by improving data infrastructure, enhancing complex biologic data analysis, and optimizing clinical trial design and access.
Furthermore, it instructs coordination to increase federal investment in pediatric cancer research and encourage private sector adoption of advanced AI technologies, all while ensuring patient privacy safeguards are maintained during data sharing efforts.
This Presidential Proclamation establishes that imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products threaten U.S. national security, based on a Section 232 investigation finding that high import volumes weaken the domestic industry, disrupt critical supply chains, and diminish capacity vital to national defense and critical infrastructure.
Consequently, the President imposes specific ad valorem tariffs on softwood timber, lumber (10%), and upholstered wooden products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities (25%), effective October 14, 2025, with subsequent increases slated for January 1, 2026, unless trade agreements are reached with affected foreign partners, including coordinating with the UK, EU, and Japan under established negotiated frameworks.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Defense
- Immigration
- Environment
- Labor
- Homeland
- Education
- Science
- Trade
- Justice
- Veterans
- Agriculture
This Presidential Action order continues the existence of fifty-two specific Federal Advisory Committees, including those related to the White House, national security, public health, trade, natural monuments, and historical preservation, until September 30, 2027.
The action supersedes sections of a prior Executive Order (EO 14109) and delegates the President's authorities under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) concerning these committees to the heads of their designated departments or agencies.
Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar
This Presidential Action establishes the official policy of the United States to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack, recognizing Qatar's history as a steadfast ally hosting U.S. forces and acting as a regional mediator.
The order mandates that any armed attack on Qatar will be viewed as a threat to U.S. peace and security, requiring the U.S. to take all lawful measures including diplomatic, economic, and potentially military action to defend both nations' interests.
Furthermore, it directs the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to develop joint contingency plans and requires the Secretary of State to reaffirm this commitment internationally.
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Attorney General and the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to fully enforce all applicable Federal laws concerning capital punishment within the District of Columbia, specifically mandating the pursuit of the death penalty in all cases where the evidence and relevant factors justify a sentence of death for especially aggravated crimes.
The action frames this enforcement as a continuation of efforts to enhance public safety following the declaration of a crime emergency in the nation's capital.
National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7) establishes a comprehensive national strategy, coordinated by the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTFs), to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt domestic networks and entities promoting political violence, intimidation, and organized conspiracy against the rule of law.
The directive mandates federal agencies to focus on criminal conspiracies starting from recruitment and radicalization, extending to funding sources, and requires the Attorney General to prioritize prosecution of acts like organized doxing, rioting, and assault against federal employees, while the Treasury Department is tasked with disrupting financial networks supporting this violence.
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump, officially designates Sunday, September 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day.
The President honors the supreme sacrifice made by service members who died defending the nation's ideals and expresses gratitude and unwavering support to their bereaved families.
The action calls upon government officials and the American people to display the U.S. flag and hold appropriate ceremonies to express national gratitude and respect.
Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security
This Presidential Action determines that a proposed framework agreement for the divestiture of TikTok's United States operations constitutes a "qualified divestiture" under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, thereby resolving national security concerns related to foreign adversary control over the application and its user data.
The order grants the Attorney General a 120-day delay on enforcing the Act to allow this structured separation—where a new U.S.-based joint venture with less than 20% ownership by ByteDance would take control—to be finalized, while also revoking a previous related delegation order and amending the 2020 Divestment Order.