President Donald J. Trump's May 1, 2025, proclamation designates the day as a National Day of Prayer.

It highlights the role of faith and prayer in American history, citing numerous examples from the nation's past.

The proclamation encourages all Americans to participate in prayer and reflection, drawing a connection between faith and the country's ongoing success.

It's rooted in the 1988 Public Law 100-307.

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on May 1, 2025, to terminate all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

The order cites the purported lack of fair, accurate, and unbiased news coverage by these organizations, arguing that taxpayer funding in the modern media landscape is unnecessary and detrimental to journalistic independence.

The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other federal agencies to cease direct and indirect funding, setting deadlines for compliance and outlining specific actions to be taken to ensure NPR and PBS no longer receive federal subsidies.

A clause addresses potential legal challenges and maintains the President's authority to allocate federal funds.

President Donald J. Trump's May 1, 2025, executive order establishes the Religious Liberty Commission.

The Commission, composed of up to 14 appointed members representing diverse societal sectors, will investigate the state of religious freedom in the United States and provide recommendations to the White House.

The order asserts the importance of protecting religious liberty and counters what it identifies as recent threats to this freedom.The Commission is tasked with producing a comprehensive report by July 4, 2026, covering historical foundations, societal impact, current threats, preservation strategies, and programs promoting peaceful religious pluralism.

The Department of Justice will provide necessary funding and support.

This Presidential order addresses the overlapping tariffs on specific imported articles previously imposed under different statutory authorities.

It establishes a non-stacking procedure to ensure that tariff rates remain at levels necessary to meet their intended policy goals.

The order outlines which tariffs take precedence in cases of overlap and clarifies that this does not invalidate the earlier individual actions, while also addressing implementation mechanisms and setting deadlines for changes to guidance and systems.

This executive order prioritizes the enforcement of federal immigration laws by designating and penalizing 'sanctuary jurisdictions' that obstruct these laws.

It directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify these jurisdictions, notify them of their non-compliance, and pursue legal remedies to ensure adherence to federal law.

Further measures include developing mechanisms for verifying eligibility for federal benefits within sanctuary jurisdictions and taking action against state and local laws prioritizing aliens over American citizens.

The order asserts the federal government's plenary authority in immigration and national security.

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 26, 2025, as World Intellectual Property Day.

The proclamation emphasizes the crucial role of intellectual property in American innovation and economic prosperity, highlighting the administration's efforts to protect American inventions and creations, both domestically and internationally.

This includes actions like promoting trade deals that secure better intellectual property protections and using tariffs to deter theft.

The proclamation underscores the historical significance of intellectual property rights entrenched in the US Constitution and the importance of continued technological leadership for the nation's future.

President Trump issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to fully investigate alleged misuse of online fundraising platforms for illegal campaign contributions.

The investigation will focus on schemes involving 'straw donors' and foreign nationals attempting to circumvent campaign finance laws.

The Attorney General is required to submit a report on the findings within six months.

This executive order establishes a US policy to accelerate responsible development of seabed mineral resources, citing national security and economic interests in securing critical minerals independent of foreign adversaries.

The order directs several federal agencies to streamline permitting processes, increase investment in deep-sea technologies, and engage in international partnerships to develop domestic supply chains and counter China's influence in the sector.

It also mandates reporting on various aspects of seabed mineral resource development, including assessments of environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and international cooperation.