Foreign Policy Directives

Nominations Sent to the Senate

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.

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

Published: Mon 29th Sep 25

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.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2025

Published: Mon 22nd Sep 25

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates September 15 to October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

It acknowledges the considerable contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation's military, law enforcement, public service and overall culture, emphasizing their resilience, spirit and commitment to American values.

The proclamation encourages all Americans to observe this month with activities and programs that celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans; it's authorized annually by Public Law 100-402.

Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

This presidential proclamation restricts the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers into the United States.

The action addresses concerns about the program's abuse, where it's alleged that companies replace American workers with lower-paid foreign labor.

This is presented as causing harm to American workers' wages and employment prospects and threatening national security.

The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions, with exceptions for cases deemed in the national interest.

Further, it initiates rulemakings to revise prevailing wage levels and prioritize high-skilled, high-paid workers.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2025

Published: Fri 19th Sep 25

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates September 19, 2025, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

The proclamation honors the service and sacrifice of American prisoners of war and those missing in action, expressing unwavering commitment to bringing home every missing service member.

It highlights past efforts to repatriate remains, particularly focusing on those from the Korean War and emphasizing continued efforts toward full accounting for those lost during past conflicts.

The President calls upon various government entities and private organizations to mark this day with appropriate ceremonies.

The Gold Card

President Trump signed an executive order establishing the "Gold Card" program, a new immigration initiative. This program allows individuals or corporations to sponsor an immigrant visa for a beneficiary in exchange for a large financial contribution to the Department of Commerce.

The funds will be used to support commerce and American industry.

The order emphasizes reversing previous immigration policies deemed detrimental to national interests and aims to attract wealthy individuals who can benefit the U.S. financially.