Finance Directives
America First Investment Policy
The Presidential memorandum establishes an "America First" investment policy aimed at bolstering US national and economic security.
It prioritizes investments from allies while significantly restricting those from adversaries, particularly China, focusing on sectors like technology, infrastructure, and critical resources.
The policy utilizes existing mechanisms like CFIUS and explores new legal tools, including potential sanctions, to counter adversary acquisition of sensitive US assets.
Expedited review processes for allied investments and stricter oversight of adversary investments are key components.
The memorandum also initiates reviews of existing tax treaties and financial regulations to further protect US interests and direct investment toward domestic growth.
Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders
This executive order aims to restrict access to taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants.
It directs federal agencies to review their programs, enhance eligibility verification, and prevent the use of federal funds to support illegal immigration or so-called 'sanctuary' policies.
The order cites the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 as legal justification and seeks to prevent the misuse of taxpayer resources while protecting benefits for eligible citizens.
Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
This Presidential order establishes a policy of strengthened Presidential supervision and control over the entire executive branch to enhance accountability to the American people.
It mandates OIRA review of all significant regulatory actions before publication, defines terms related to independent regulatory agencies, sets performance standards, and requires consultation between agencies and the Executive Office of the President.
The order also asserts that the President and Attorney General provide authoritative interpretations of law for the executive branch.
Finally, the order includes standard clauses regarding invalid provisions and the non-creation of legally enforceable rights.
Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization
This presidential order addresses the high cost and limited access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.
It declares it the administration's policy to improve access to IVF and reduce its cost, directing the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit policy recommendations within 90 days to achieve this goal.
The order also includes standard clauses protecting existing agency authority and stating that it does not create any new legal rights.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Kentucky Emergency Declaration
President Donald J. Trump declared a federal emergency in Kentucky following severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides that began on February 14, 2025.
The declaration authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts across all 120 counties, providing emergency protective measures with 75% federal funding.
A FEMA coordinator has been appointed to oversee recovery operations.
Keeping Education Accessible and Ending Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Schools
This Presidential order aims to prevent the use of federal funds for schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students.
It asserts that the low risk of severe illness for children and young adults makes such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
The order directs the Secretary of Education to create guidelines regarding parental rights, religious freedom, and equal protection and to develop a plan to end coercive mandates, consistent with applicable law.
This plan includes identifying federal grants and contracts to non-compliant schools and outlining how to prevent future funding to such institutions.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Civil Rights
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Infrastructure
- Education
- Technology
- Trade
- Justice
- Housing
- Veterans
- Agriculture
The President submitted numerous nominations for key positions across various federal departments and agencies to the Senate for confirmation.
These nominations span a wide range of portfolios, including Health and Human Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Education, Commerce, State, Treasury, Energy, Environmental Protection, and others.
The President also announced a withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination.
This Presidential Order aims to restructure the federal workforce to enhance efficiency and reduce government size. It mandates a hiring ratio of 1:4 (one new hire for every four departures), requires agencies to develop data-driven hiring plans, authorizes large-scale reductions in force, initiates rulemaking to revise suitability criteria for federal employment, and directs agencies to submit reorganization plans.
Exemptions are allowed for national security and public safety roles, and the order clarifies that it does not create any new legal rights.