Foreign Policy Directives
Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
This presidential order prioritizes state, local, and individual roles in national resilience and preparedness.
It directs the review and update of existing federal policies related to critical infrastructure, national continuity, and emergency response using a risk-informed approach.
The order also establishes a National Risk Register to quantify risks to national infrastructure, guiding future investments and budget priorities, and mandates a review of the complex system of national government functions for emergency and crisis response.
Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua
President Trump issued a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to address the threat posed by the Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
The proclamation declares TdA is perpetrating an invasion of the United States, engaging in hostile actions and irregular warfare.
It orders the immediate apprehension, detention, and removal of all Venezuelan citizens 14 years or older who are TdA members within the US and are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents.
The Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with executing this directive, seizing related property, and establishing regulations to ensure public safety.
The proclamation emphasizes the President's constitutional authority to protect the US from this perceived invasion.
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
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- Economy
- Immigration
- Environment
- Labor
- Homeland
- Education
- Science
- Technology
- Justice
- Housing
This executive order directs the continued reduction of the federal bureaucracy by eliminating or significantly downsizing several governmental entities.
The order targets specific agencies, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the US Agency for Global Media, and others, instructing agency heads to submit reports detailing compliance within seven days.
Funding requests deemed inconsistent with the order's goals are to be rejected, while existing legal authorities are preserved.
The order explicitly states it does not create any legally enforceable rights.
Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss
President Trump issued an executive order targeting Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for alleged misconduct and threats to national security.
The order directs a review of security clearances held by the firm's employees and Mark Pomerantz, mandates disclosure requirements for government contractors concerning business with Paul Weiss, and restricts government interaction with the firm.
The President cites alleged involvement in undermining the judicial process, racial discrimination, and actions taken against him by personnel from the firm as justification.
Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
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- Healthcare
- Civil Rights
- Economy
- Defense
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Science
- Technology
- Trade
- Housing
President Trump issued an executive order revoking several executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations issued by the Biden administration.
The order focuses on restoring common sense to the federal government.
Specific actions revoked include those related to COVID-19 response, foreign policy workforce revitalization, LGBTQ+ human rights, minimum wage for federal contractors, energy supply interruption, infant formula supply, solar energy, insulation, electrolyzers, heat pumps, biotechnology, multiple Department of Defense supply chains, and worker empowerment.
The order emphasizes that it does not create any new legal rights or benefits.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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- Economy
- Defense
- Immigration
- Energy
- Homeland
- Science
- Technology
- Justice
- Housing
- Veterans
The President submitted a list of nominations to the Senate for numerous key positions across various federal departments and agencies.
These nominations include ambassadors to several countries, leadership appointments within the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Energy, and Justice, as well as other notable roles within the executive branch.
U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates March 9, 2025, as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
The proclamation affirms the administration's unwavering commitment to bringing home all Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained overseas.
It highlights the successful release of 13 Americans since the President took office, while acknowledging the continued fight for the release of those still held.
The proclamation urges the American people to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and calls for the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag to fly at the White House.
Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The President issued an order to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
The order addresses concerns regarding the prior administration's misuse of taxpayer funds through the PSLF program and the program's role in subsidizing organizations involved in illegal activities, from immigration violations and terrorism support to child abuse and property damage.
The Secretary of Education is tasked with revising the program's definition of "public service" to explicitly exclude organizations engaging in such activities.