Justice Directives
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document, categorized under Presidential Actions on The White House website, officially lists several individuals whose nominations have been sent to the Senate for consideration and confirmation to serve as United States District Judges for various districts and United States Circuit Judges for specific circuits.
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 10 through May 16, 2026, as Police Week, using the occasion to honor law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty.
The document praises current administration efforts to restore law and order, citing actions such as directing federal resources, ending certain bail practices, and claims of reduced crime rates, while also contrasting these efforts with policies of a previous administration perceived as contributing to lawlessness.
Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
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This Presidential Action document transmits a list of personnel nominations to the Senate for confirmation across various federal departments, including the Treasury, Homeland Security, State Department, and Labor Department, alongside the formal withdrawal of one prior nomination for a Public Health Service position.
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, linking physical health and athletic participation directly to American strength and character.
The document reaffirms commitments to revitalizing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, supporting youth sports, and taking executive actions to ensure fairness in women's athletics and opportunities in college sports.
The Proclamation concludes by encouraging all Americans to engage in physical activity in observance of the designation and in anticipation of major upcoming international sporting events.
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation formally declares May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, honoring the extensive contributions of Jewish Americans throughout the nation's 250 years of independence and celebrating their commitment to American values like faith, family, and freedom.
The document references historical figures like Haym Salomon and President Washington's letter on religious liberty, while also asserting a commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and encouraging all Americans to observe a national Sabbath weekend of reflection to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy
This Presidential Action, issued under the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the National Emergencies Act (NEA), builds upon the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14380 concerning the policies and actions of the Government of Cuba.
The order directs the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to block the property and interests in property of foreign persons determined to be involved in operating within key destabilizing sectors of the Cuban economy, engaging in serious human rights abuses, or corruption.
Furthermore, it suspends the entry of such designated aliens into the United States and authorizes sanctions, including blocking U.S.-held assets, against foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for blocked persons.
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
This document details presidential actions regarding nominations and withdrawals sent to the Senate for consideration.
It lists eleven individuals nominated for positions including Ambassador to Australia, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Assistant Secretaries across various departments (Health and Human Services, Treasury, State, Commerce), an Inspector General for HUD, and two United States Circuit Judges.
Additionally, the document formally communicates the withdrawal of three previous nominations related to the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Director of the National Park Service.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document lists several individuals nominated by the President and sent to the Senate for confirmation to various high-level positions within the U.S. government.
The nominations cover roles including the Director of the Peace Corps, Ambassadors, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney, Assistant Secretaries in the Air Force, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, the Director of the CDC, and an Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs.