President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on all goods imported from Mexico, citing a national emergency due to the influx of illegal immigrants and drugs.

The order declares that Mexico's failure to sufficiently combat drug trafficking and human smuggling poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.

The tariffs are intended to pressure the Mexican government into increased cooperation and will be removed upon a determination that sufficient action has been taken to alleviate the crisis.

The order also details reporting requirements to Congress and specifies that the tariffs are in addition to any existing duties on Mexican imports.

This presidential memorandum prohibits the execution of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in the 30 days preceding a presidential transition that create new obligations, alter existing ones, or extend current agreements.

The order aims to prevent outgoing administrations from binding their successors to policies through last-minute agreements, asserting the new president's authority to manage the executive branch.

Exceptions are made for CBAs primarily concerning law enforcement officers, and the order includes provisions for severability and non-enforceability against the government.

In response to a deadly plane crash, the President mandates a comprehensive review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring and safety procedures from the past four years.

The order directly attributes the accident to alleged policy decisions from previous administrations that prioritized diversity initiatives over merit-based hiring.

The review will identify and correct any shortcomings in safety standards and personnel qualifications, aiming to restore public confidence in air travel.

This Presidential Action strengthens efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the US, particularly on college campuses.

It reaffirms Executive Order 13899, which protects Jewish students' civil rights, and mandates reports from various agencies detailing existing and potential actions to address anti-Semitic incidents.

The order also encourages the use of specific civil rights laws and directs agencies to share information about foreign nationals involved in such activities.

On January 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed S.5, the Laken Riley Act, into law.

This act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain any alien charged with theft within the United States.

The legislation addresses immigration enforcement and impacts the justice system.

This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to fully utilize the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay for detaining high-priority criminal aliens.

The stated goal is to curb illegal immigration, disrupt criminal cartels, and reinforce national sovereignty.

The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any legally enforceable rights.

This presidential order establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to plan the 2026 anniversary celebration.

It also reinstates previous executive orders focused on protecting American monuments and building a National Garden of American Heroes, expanding the latter to include 250 historically significant figures.

The order details the task force's composition, responsibilities, and reporting requirements, while clarifying that it does not create new legal rights or benefits.

This Presidential Action combats what it deems radical, anti-American indoctrination in K-12 schools.

It directs several federal agencies to develop strategies to eliminate federal funding for such practices, protect parental rights, and promote patriotic education.

The order also reestablishes the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to bolster patriotic education initiatives and defines terms like 'discriminatory equity ideology' and 'social transition'.