This Presidential Memorandum directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to approve the use of critical position pay authority for up to 400 federal positions designated to support national security investment programs, particularly those involving critical minerals and advanced materials.

This grants agencies the ability to set basic pay rates up to $400,000 for these roles, facilitating the rapid recruitment and retention of highly specialized engineering, financial, legal, and investment professionals necessary to secure strategic supply chains and bolster national defense and economic security.

The President issued a proclamation for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, honoring the American heroes who died defending the nation's liberty and acknowledging the sacrifice of those killed in service, including 13 members of the Joint Force lost in Operation Epic Fury.

The proclamation calls upon the American people to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace, designates 11:00 a.m. local time for united prayer, and requests citizens observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time. Furthermore, the President directs that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on all government buildings and requests citizens do the same from their homes.

This document page, titled 'Presidential Actions,' serves as a notification that the President has formally sent new nominations to the Senate for confirmation, specifically naming Charles Baldis for Special Counsel and Jules Hurst III for Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), allowing the legislative branch to begin its review and confirmation process for these executive roles.

This Presidential Action document transmits a list of personnel nominations to the Senate for confirmation across various federal departments, including the Treasury, Homeland Security, State Department, and Labor Department, alongside the formal withdrawal of one prior nomination for a Public Health Service position.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation officially designating May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Day to honor the sacrifices, resilience, and unwavering support provided by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.

The proclamation recognizes military spouses as vital contributors to national defense, acknowledges the unique challenges they face—including frequent moves and deployments—and affirms the commitment to improving employment opportunities, housing, childcare, healthcare, and education for military families.

This Presidential Proclamation officially designates May 8, 2026, as Victory Day for World War II, commemorating the significant American and Allied triumph over Nazi Germany in Europe on May 8, 1945.

The document honors the exceptional courage and sacrifice of the American Armed Forces and those on the home front, noting the high cost of over 250,000 American lives lost fighting the Nazi regime. Furthermore, the proclamation connects this historical legacy to the continuing commitment of the United States to maintain its dominant military strength to safeguard freedom and sovereignty, particularly in the context of celebrating 250 years of American independence.

This Presidential Permit grants Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC the authority, subject to specific conditions, to build, operate, and maintain pipeline border facilities in Phillips County, Montana, for the cross-border transport of crude oil and various petroleum products between the United States and Canada.

The permit specifies that the facilities remain subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, mandates strict operational and maintenance standards, reserves the right for the U.S. government to take possession for national security, and requires the permittee to obtain all necessary rights-of-way and indemnify the government against liabilities.

This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump, designates May 2 through May 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor volunteer and career firefighters who have died in the line of duty, expressing gratitude for their courage and pledging continued governmental support for the resources and training needed by active firefighters.

The proclamation further directs that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.