Foreign Policy Directives
Leif Erikson Day, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump, officially declares October 9, 2025, as Leif Erikson Day to honor the legendary Norse explorer acknowledged as the first European to land in the New World and to celebrate the cultural and historical contributions of Nordic Americans to the nation.
The document recalls Erikson's voyage, ties his spirit of exploration to the American narrative from pioneers to astronauts, and reaffirms the administration's commitment to strengthening bonds with Nordic allies through fair trade and peace.
Columbus Day, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation designates Monday, October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day, explicitly honoring Christopher Columbus as a foundational American hero whose legacy of faith, courage, and perseverance must be defended against those seeking to erase his memory.
The document praises Columbus's 1492 voyage for bringing Western civilization and Christian faith to the Americas, acknowledges the contributions of Italian-Americans, and directs that the U.S. flag be displayed on public buildings to commemorate this historic occasion.
Construction of Arctic Security Cutters
The President issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to address the growing national security threat in the Arctic, caused by foreign adversaries, by allowing the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) in foreign shipyards.
This action is justified by the current inadequacy of the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaker fleet, but it mandates a plan within 60 days to transition subsequent construction back to domestic facilities to onshore necessary expertise, establishing this foreign construction as a time-limited measure to bridge the immediate capability gap.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document is a notification page detailing the submission of nominations to the Senate, specifically highlighting the proposed appointment of Lee Lipton of Florida to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of the Philippines, reflecting ongoing executive branch personnel actions.
This document details a series of recent Presidential Nominations submitted to the Senate for confirmation across various federal agencies, including roles in the Departments of Labor and Defense, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and U.S. Marshal positions, alongside a formal withdrawal of a prior nomination for Ambassador to Serbia.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Defense
- Immigration
- Environment
- Labor
- Homeland
- Education
- Science
- Trade
- Justice
- Veterans
- Agriculture
This Presidential Action order continues the existence of fifty-two specific Federal Advisory Committees, including those related to the White House, national security, public health, trade, natural monuments, and historical preservation, until September 30, 2027.
The action supersedes sections of a prior Executive Order (EO 14109) and delegates the President's authorities under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) concerning these committees to the heads of their designated departments or agencies.
Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar
This Presidential Action establishes the official policy of the United States to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack, recognizing Qatar's history as a steadfast ally hosting U.S. forces and acting as a regional mediator.
The order mandates that any armed attack on Qatar will be viewed as a threat to U.S. peace and security, requiring the U.S. to take all lawful measures including diplomatic, economic, and potentially military action to defend both nations' interests.
Furthermore, it directs the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence to develop joint contingency plans and requires the Secretary of State to reaffirm this commitment internationally.
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.