Foreign Policy Directives
PROTECTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AGAINST INVASION
This executive order, issued on January 20, 2025, prioritizes the enforcement of immigration laws to enhance national security and public safety.
It revokes previous executive orders promoting more lenient immigration policies, sets stricter guidelines for enforcement by federal agencies, establishes nationwide Homeland Security Task Forces, and aims to curtail the provision of public benefits to those unlawfully present in the United States.
The order details measures to increase the detention of individuals facing removal, enhance the identification and deportation of unregistered aliens, and encourage voluntary departures.
The order also outlines plans to review and potentially cut funding to non-governmental organizations supporting undocumented immigrants.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
This presidential memorandum rescinds the U.S.'s commitment to the OECD Global Tax Deal, asserting that it infringes on U.S. sovereignty and negatively impacts American businesses.
It directs the Treasury Secretary and other officials to inform the OECD of this decision and to investigate foreign tax policies that disproportionately affect U.S. companies, developing protective measures in response.
The memorandum emphasizes the importance of upholding U.S. economic interests and competitiveness.
Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees
This presidential memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) system to improve national security policy development and implementation.
It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the NSC, the Principals Committee, the Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees, emphasizing interagency cooperation and streamlined decision-making processes.
The memorandum also revokes prior directives, establishing this document as the governing framework for NSC operations and aiming to create a more agile and comprehensive approach to national security challenges.
REEVALUATING AND REALIGNING UNITED STATES FOREIGN AID
This executive order pauses all new US foreign aid disbursements for 90 days to review current programs for efficiency and alignment with US foreign policy.
The order cites concerns that the current system is misaligned with American interests and values.
Following the review period, programs will be either continued, modified, or terminated based on the Secretary of State's recommendations, along with the Office of Management and Budget.
A waiver provision exists for specific programs.
Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government's Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects
This presidential memorandum temporarily withdraws all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing, pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices.
It also calls for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of wind projects, including a review of the Lava Ridge Wind Project's Record of Decision.
The Attorney General is authorized to coordinate with any courts concerning ongoing lawsuits involving wind projects.
The various Secretaries of relevant departments within the federal government are tasked with providing reports and analyses to assist in this review.
DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY
President declares a national energy emergency due to inadequate domestic energy supply and infrastructure, jeopardizing national security and economic prosperity.
The executive order directs federal agencies to utilize emergency authorities to increase domestic energy production, expedite infrastructure projects, and streamline permitting processes, especially in the Northeast and West Coast regions.
It also mandates interagency coordination and reporting to expedite approvals under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, while considering impacts on environmental protection.
RESTORING THE DEATH PENALTY AND PROTECTING PUBLIC SAFETY
This executive order seeks to restore and strengthen the use of capital punishment in the United States.
It mandates the Attorney General to actively pursue the death penalty for specified crimes, challenge Supreme Court precedents limiting its use, and ensure the availability of necessary resources for executions.
The order also directs the Attorney General to investigate and potentially re-prosecute individuals who previously had their death sentences commuted.
Putting People over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern<br>California
President's memorandum directs the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior to immediately resume a plan to divert more water from Northern California's rivers to Southern California, reversing a prior halt due to a lawsuit.
The plan aims to address water scarcity and mitigate wildfire risks, citing recent devastating wildfires as evidence for the urgency.
The Secretaries are required to report their progress within 90 days.