Defense Directives

Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144

This Presidential Action modifies Executive Orders 13694 and 14144 to bolster national cybersecurity.

Key changes include amendments to strengthen software security practices, update standards to address post-quantum cryptography threats, and leverage artificial intelligence in cyber defense.

The order also mandates increased collaboration between government agencies and the private sector, aiming to create a more resilient and secure digital infrastructure.

National Ocean Month, 2025

President Trump's 2025 proclamation designates June as National Ocean Month, emphasizing the significance of oceans to American security, the economy, and national identity.

The proclamation highlights actions taken to bolster the nation's maritime dominance, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico, revitalizing offshore critical mineral extraction, boosting domestic seafood production, and opening the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument to commercial fishing.

The President asserts these policies foster American prosperity and protect national interests.

Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University

President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to attend Harvard University under student or exchange visitor programs.

The action cites concerns over Harvard's alleged failure to cooperate with federal investigations into national security risks and alleged misconduct among foreign students, insufficient discipline of student conduct violations, and extensive ties to foreign governments, including adversaries.

It also alleges discrimination against American students and faculty.

The president asserts that these actions are necessary to protect national security and uphold the rule of law.

The proclamation sets forth specific procedures including a 90-day review to determine whether to extend the suspension.

Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats

President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry to the United States for nationals from 19 countries.

The restrictions, effective June 9, 2025, are based on concerns about national security and public safety due to deficient vetting procedures, high visa overstay rates, and lack of cooperation from those countries.

The proclamation distinguishes between full and partial suspensions, creates exceptions for certain visa categories and individuals, and establishes a review process to reassess the restrictions every 180 days.

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States

President Trump's June 3, 2025, proclamation increases tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50% to protect national security and support domestic industries.

These adjustments build upon previous proclamations and actions targeting imports deemed detrimental to the country's security.

The proclamation modifies existing tariff measures and considers special treatment for imports from the United Kingdom under the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, while emphasizing enforcement and penalties for under-reporting declarations for steel and aluminum content in imported goods.

101st Anniversary of The United States Border Patrol

President Trump proclaims May 28, 2025, as the 101st anniversary of the United States Border Patrol.

The proclamation celebrates the agency's service and highlights the administration's success in reducing illegal immigration and drug trafficking following a declared national emergency at the southern border.

It details actions taken, including wall construction, policy changes, and increased deployments, leading to drastically reduced border encounters and fentanyl seizures.

The President honors the sacrifices made by Border Patrol agents and affirms continued support for their mission.

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2025

Published: Sun 25th May 25

President Donald J. Trump's Memorial Day 2025 proclamation designates May 26th as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

It calls upon all Americans to observe a National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time and requests the lowering of flags to half-staff until noon.

The proclamation is rooted in a 1950 Congressional resolution requesting Presidential action for a day of prayer for peace.

Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security

This executive order establishes a comprehensive policy to accelerate the development, deployment, and export of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for national security purposes.

It directs several federal agencies to implement specific programs, including deploying nuclear reactors at military bases and Department of Energy facilities, allocating resources for related research and development, and aggressively promoting American nuclear exports through diplomatic and financial initiatives.

The order also emphasizes compliance with environmental regulations and seeks to streamline permits and approvals.