Foreign Policy Directives

DESIGNATING FENTANYL AS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

A Presidential Action formally designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) based on their lethal nature, the national security threat posed by the cartels manufacturing them, and the potential for weaponization.

The order directs relevant executive departments, including Justice, State, Treasury, Defense, and Homeland Security, to take immediate and appropriate actions to implement this designation, involving enhanced investigations, prosecutions, financial sanctions, military support for domestic enforcement, and intelligence gathering using WMD counter-proliferation frameworks.

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Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors

This Presidential Action directs multiple federal agencies to increase oversight, transparency, and competition within the proxy advisor industry, which is dominated by two foreign-owned firms, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass, Lewis & Co.

The order specifically mandates that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) review and potentially revise rules related to proxy advice and shareholder proposals, focusing on eliminating advice based on non-pecuniary factors like DEI and ESG. Furthermore, it tasks the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with investigating antitrust concerns and requires the Department of Labor to strengthen fiduciary standards under ERISA to ensure proxy advice serves the sole financial interest of retirement plan participants.

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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2025

This Presidential Proclamation officially designates December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring the 2,403 Americans killed in the unprovoked Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which thrust the United States into World War II. The President reflects on the courage of the "Greatest Generation," emphasizes the enduring, strong alliance with Japan today, and encourages all Americans to observe the day with reverence, including flying the U.S. flag at half-staff to remember those patriots who died defending the homeland.

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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2025

President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation establishing December 7, 2025, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the 84th anniversary of the unprovoked 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan that drew the United States into World War II. The document reflects on the sacrifice of the 'Greatest Generation,' acknowledges the current strong alliance with Japan, and calls upon all Americans and Federal agencies to observe the solemn day with appropriate ceremonies and to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff.

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America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine

This document, framed as a presidential message related to the anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, reaffirms the U.S. commitment to sovereignty in the Western Hemisphere, introducing a "Trump Corollary" that asserts American control over the destiny of the hemisphere, free from foreign or globalist institutions.

The administration highlights achievements such as restoring privileged Panama Canal access, bolstering maritime dominance, disrupting international supply chain practices, halting drug flows from Mexico, securing the southern border against illegal immigration, dismantling narco-terrorist networks, and securing new trade deals with several Central and South American nations as evidence of this vigorous, America-first approach to hemispheric leadership and security.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate

Published: Mon 1st Dec 25

This document publishes a list of recent nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation, specifically naming individuals for U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Judge, and D.C. Superior Court positions, signaling the executive branch's execution of its appointing authority.

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America 250: Presidential Message on Mark Twain’s 190th Birthday

This document, presented under the 'Presidential Actions' banner but taking the form of a message, commemorates the 190th birthday of author Mark Twain by praising his wit, honesty, and role in chronicling the American experience through works like *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*.

The message connects Twain's legacy of getting started and striving for excellence to the current administration's stated goals of revitalizing the economy, securing the border, and achieving global peace, expressing hope for a 'Golden Age of prosperity for all Americans' rather than a 'Gilded Age'.

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Thanksgiving Day, 2025

Published: Tue 25th Nov 25

The document is a Presidential Proclamation issued by Donald J. Trump, designating Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving.

It invokes historical precedents set by Presidents Washington and Lincoln to establish a tradition of national gratitude, claims that God has blessed the nation with strong economic recovery and restored sovereignty, and encourages all Americans to gather in homes and places of worship to offer thanks for the nation's many blessings as it approaches its 250th anniversary of independence.

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