Justice Directives

Nominations Sent to the Senate

This presidential action document records three nominations forwarded to the Senate for confirmation: Daniel E. Burrows for Assistant Attorney General, Stevan Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and Douglas Weaver for a Member seat on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

The document provides a direct record of recent Presidential Actions concerning personnel decisions, specifically detailing two nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation: Michael Selig for Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), where he would replace a term-expired commissioner.

Additionally, the President officially withdrew the nomination of Joel Rayburn for Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, which had been previously submitted.

Nomination Sent to the Senate

This document details a series of recent presidential actions, primarily focused on sending nominations for federal positions to the Senate for confirmation, along with a supplemental list of two nominations that have been formally withdrawn from Senate consideration.

The nominations span various governmental levels, including appointments for U.S. District Judges in Louisiana, U.S. Marshals and Attorneys across several states, an Assistant Secretary of Defense, an Ambassador to Cyprus, an Assistant Secretary of State, the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Transportation, and the Coordinator for Counterterrorism.

The withdrawals include candidates for Under Secretary of Defense and an Assistant Secretary position within the Department of Education.

Nomination Sent to the Senate

Published: Mon 20th Oct 25

This document serves as a formal notification stating that the President has submitted the nomination of Jennifer Wicks McNamara of Virginia to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, forwarding the nomination to the Senate for their advice and consent.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2025

This Presidential Proclamation officially designates October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, underscoring the Administration's dedication to strengthening national cybersecurity against foreign and criminal cyber threats.

The document references prior actions, including an Executive Order aimed at securing federal software development and adopting encryption, and highlights support for legislation protecting children online. It concludes by urging all citizens, companies, and institutions to participate in cybersecurity education and take personal protective measures like using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-8

Published: Wed 15th Oct 25

This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to use any currently available Fiscal Year 2026 funds within the Department of War to ensure active duty military personnel and relevant Reserve component members receive their scheduled pay and allowances on October 15th, given that a congressional appropriations lapse has created a serious threat to military readiness.

The directive mandates that funds used must have a reasonable relationship to pay and allowances, and requires subsequent accounting adjustments to restore funding accounts once the appropriations lapse ends.

National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk

President Donald J. Trump issued a Proclamation designating October 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier that month.

The proclamation mourns Kirk as a martyr of the conservative movement, praises his dedication to truth and debate, and calls upon Americans to gather in places of worship on that day to honor his memory, pray for peace, and renew a commitment to free exchange of ideas amidst escalating political violence.

The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity

This Presidential Action document is a declaration signed by the leaders of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, affirming their collective commitment to the successful implementation of the Trump Peace Agreement.

The leaders pledge to foster a new regional chapter defined by hope, security, prosperity, and mutual respect, ensuring fundamental human rights and dignity for both Palestinians and Israelis while resolutely opposing extremism and committing to diplomatic resolution of future disputes.