Technology Directives

Unlocking Cures for Pediatric Cancer with Artificial Intelligence

This Presidential Action mandates the utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation in preventing and treating pediatric cancer, recognizing it as a top priority for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission.

The order directs relevant agencies to harness AI to accelerate scientific progress within the existing Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) by improving data infrastructure, enhancing complex biologic data analysis, and optimizing clinical trial design and access.

Furthermore, it instructs coordination to increase federal investment in pediatric cancer research and encourage private sector adoption of advanced AI technologies, all while ensuring patient privacy safeguards are maintained during data sharing efforts.

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.

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.

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal

The US and UK governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation on strategic science and technology.

The MOU focuses on accelerating AI innovation, unleashing civil nuclear energy, securing quantum advantage, and establishing foundations for frontier innovation.

It envisions joint research programs, streamlined regulatory processes, and the establishment of a ministerial-level working group to monitor progress and guide future collaborations.

The agreement emphasizes the importance of shared values and coordinated policy approaches to achieve common objectives.

Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay

President Trump issued an executive order further extending the enforcement deadline of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically targeting TikTok, until December 16, 2025.

The order directs the Department of Justice to refrain from enforcing the Act during this period and to issue guidance clarifying that no penalties will be pursued for past conduct.

It also asserts the federal government's exclusive authority for enforcement, preventing actions by states or private parties at this time.

Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program

This Presidential Order further amends Executive Order 12171, excluding additional agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program due to their primary focus on intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.

The order also extends a deadline for implementing the exclusions under Executive Order 14251 and includes a severability clause to ensure the order's remaining provisions remain valid if parts are challenged.

Improving Our Nation Through Better Design

Published: Thu 21st Aug 25

President Trump signed an executive order establishing "America by Design," a national initiative to significantly improve the design and usability of federal services.

This initiative creates a National Design Studio within the White House, headed by a new Chief Design Officer.

The initiative aims to modernize the visual presentation and user experience of both digital and physical government services, resulting in cost savings, improved public trust and increased efficiency for citizens interacting with their government.

Agencies will provide initial results by July 4, 2026.

Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry

President Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing U.S. dominance in the commercial space industry by 2030.

The order directs several federal agencies to streamline regulations and expedite approvals for commercial space launches, spaceport infrastructure development, and novel space activities.

Key actions include reevaluating and amending existing regulations, facilitating inter-agency coordination, and establishing new positions within relevant government agencies to oversee commercial space activities.

The order emphasizes increasing launch cadence and innovation while balancing national security concerns and environmental considerations.