Defense Directives
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.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
The proclamation honors the service and sacrifice of American prisoners of war and those missing in action, expressing unwavering commitment to bringing home every missing service member.
It highlights past efforts to repatriate remains, particularly focusing on those from the Korean War and emphasizing continued efforts toward full accounting for those lost during past conflicts.
The President calls upon various government entities and private organizations to mark this day with appropriate ceremonies.
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
The US and UK governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation on strategic science and technology.
The MOU focuses on accelerating AI innovation, unleashing civil nuclear energy, securing quantum advantage, and establishing foundations for frontier innovation.
It envisions joint research programs, streamlined regulatory processes, and the establishment of a ministerial-level working group to monitor progress and guide future collaborations.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of shared values and coordinated policy approaches to achieve common objectives.
Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
President Trump issued an executive order further extending the enforcement deadline of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically targeting TikTok, until December 16, 2025.
The order directs the Department of Justice to refrain from enforcing the Act during this period and to issue guidance clarifying that no penalties will be pursued for past conduct.
It also asserts the federal government's exclusive authority for enforcement, preventing actions by states or private parties at this time.
The Presidential Memorandum addresses the high violent crime rate in Memphis, Tennessee, by establishing the Memphis Safe Task Force, composed of multiple federal agencies, to coordinate with state and local officials to reduce crime and restore public order.
The memorandum additionally authorizes the mobilization of Tennessee National Guard units to support law enforcement operations, utilizing strategies from prior executive orders targeting crime in the District of Columbia.