Foreign Policy Directives

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026

This Presidential Proclamation designates June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the following week as National Flag Week, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Republic.

The proclamation extols the flag as the enduring symbol of American freedom, democracy, and strength, referencing its history from the Revolutionary War to space exploration.

It directs federal officials to display the flag on government buildings and urges all Americans to honor the flag through public display and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance during the period leading up to Independence Day.

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National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-12

This National Security Presidential Memorandum establishes the official United States policy for the cybersecurity of National Security Systems (NSS), directing that these systems, owned by the Department of War (DOW), Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Agencies, must be defended to the greatest extent practicable.

The memorandum formally re-establishes the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) under NSC staff coordination, designates the Director of the NSA as the National Manager for NSS, and rescinds earlier governing documents.

It sets forth governance, accountability structures, mandates cybersecurity requirements equivalent to or exceeding those for other Federal systems, and details implementation steps for harmonizing policies, incident reporting, and assessing cloud security.

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Nomination and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

Published: Thu 11th Jun 26

This document, categorized under Presidential Actions, announces two specific administrative transmissions made to the Senate: the nomination of Walter Clayton of New York to be the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, and the withdrawal of a prior nomination for Walter Clayton to be the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

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Nomination Sent to the Senate

Published: Mon 8th Jun 26

This document serves as a formal record, indicating that the President has completed the constitutional step of sending a specific nomination to the Senate for consideration.

Specifically, the nomination of Todd Blanche of Florida to serve as Attorney General was formally transmitted to the Senate.

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National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-11

This National Security Presidential Memorandum directs the comprehensive acceleration and responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the entire national security enterprise, including intelligence and warfighting domains.

The action is guided by four central policy pillars: Adoption of AI to enhance operational effectiveness, Adaptation by leveraging commercial and open-source technologies, Assurance that all AI is reliable and controllable, and Accountability to ensure AI use upholds U.S. civil liberties and the constitutional chain of command.

The memorandum mandates specific timelines for agency heads to update directives, establish governance frameworks, develop crucial computing infrastructure roadmaps, build AI talent reserves, and implement rigorous security testing methodologies, while also rescinding prior relevant guidance.

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Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer

Published: Thu 4th Jun 26

This Presidential Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump on June 4, 2026, grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to Stephen E. Buyer, citing his distinguished and productive career in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana.

The decision was made pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution and followed the advice and recommendation of numerous endorsing individuals, including several members of Congress and former officials, with the Attorney General tasked to effectuate the issuance of the pardon certificate.

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Strengthening Customs Enforcement

This Presidential Action mandates comprehensive reforms to U.S. customs enforcement, asserting that stronger measures are crucial for national security, foreign policy, and the economy.

The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise regulations within 180 days to enforce higher accountability standards for Importers of Record (IORs), including requiring tangible domestic assets or increased bonding, mandating detailed disclosure of ownership and supply chain data, and imposing stricter rules for foreign IORs, such as prohibiting their use of informal entry.

Furthermore, the action targets enhanced enforcement penalties for noncompliance, streamlined disposal of illegal imports, and established vetting procedures to ensure all parties involved in importing maintain 'good standing' with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

The document formally announces a series of nominations sent by the President to the Senate for their advice and consent, primarily comprising individuals designated for ambassadorships across numerous countries, key domestic roles such as U.S. Attorneys and leadership positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, and regulatory bodies like the International Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Additionally, the President formally withdrew one prior nomination for a U.S. Marshal position.

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