Directives Published November 2025
Directive Watch is your source for clear, concise explanation of Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House.
We break down the technical legal jargon of each directive, explaining in plain language what it means and its potential impact.
Summary
- 25th Nov 25 The President proclaimed Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving, referencing historical precedents and encouraging nationwide prayer and gratitude. View
- 24th Nov 25 * A "Genesis Mission" was established, placing the Department of Energy in charge of implementing a national effort to use AI to accelerate scientific discovery across critical technology domains via a unified computing platform. View
- 24th Nov 25 * A process was initiated to formally designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. View
- 21st Nov 25 The President granted a two-year exemption from specific EPA emissions standards for certain coke oven facilities, citing technological unavailability and national security necessity. View
- 20th Nov 25 * The scope of tariffs imposed on Brazilian articles under Executive Order 14323 was modified to exempt certain agricultural products, effective November 13, 2025, based on progress in ongoing diplomatic negotiations. View
- 18th Nov 25 * The President sent several nominations, including agency heads and federal judges, to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 17th Nov 25 * The President declared November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day via proclamation, stressing gratitude and listing past administration achievements regarding veteran support and VA reform. View
- 14th Nov 25 * The President modified the scope of existing reciprocal tariffs by issuing updated annexes to exclude certain agricultural products, effective November 13, 2025, using authority granted under IEEPA. View
- 13th Nov 25 * Established the 'Fostering the Future' initiative to modernize child welfare data, leverage technology, expand opportunities for transitioning youth, and address participation barriers for faith-based organizations. View
- 10th Nov 25 The President proclaimed November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day, calling for nationwide reflection and participation in patriotic activities to honor the service and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. View
- 10th Nov 25 * A proclamation was issued designating November 10, 2025, as the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps, coupled with encouragement for public displays of gratitude. View
- 7th Nov 25 * The President issued a Proclamation designating the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week to honor victims and reaffirm opposition to communist ideology. View
- 6th Nov 25 The landing page for Presidential Actions was displayed, featuring navigation menus and indicating a recent nomination for the Administrator of NASA was sent to the Senate. View
- 5th Nov 25 The President formally sent nominations for Daniel E. Burrows (Assistant Attorney General), Stevan Pearce (Director of the Bureau of Land Management), and Douglas Weaver (Nuclear Regulatory Commission Member) to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 4th Nov 25 The President continued the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2026, based on a newly reached economic and trade arrangement. View
- 4th Nov 25 The President reduced the additional ad valorem duty on targeted goods from the People's Republic of China from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025, based on diplomatic agreements to address the synthetic opioid supply chain. View
Thanksgiving Day, 2025
The document is a Presidential Proclamation issued by Donald J. Trump, designating Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving.
It invokes historical precedents set by Presidents Washington and Lincoln to establish a tradition of national gratitude, claims that God has blessed the nation with strong economic recovery and restored sovereignty, and encourages all Americans to gather in homes and places of worship to offer thanks for the nation's many blessings as it approaches its 250th anniversary of independence.
Launching the Genesis Mission
This Presidential Action establishes the "Genesis Mission," a major national effort coordinated by the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST) and largely implemented by the Secretary of Energy (the DOE), to accelerate scientific discovery using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The mission focuses on creating the American Science and Security Platform, which will integrate federal scientific datasets and high-performance computing resources to train scientific foundation models, test hypotheses, and automate research workflows across critical national challenges such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology.
The action mandates coordination across executive agencies, outlines specific timelines for establishing the platform's infrastructure and identifying priority challenges, and encourages strong public-private partnerships under rigorous security and data-sharing protocols.
Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists
This Presidential Action invokes constitutional and statutory authority, including the Immigration and Nationality Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, to initiate the formal designation process for certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood located in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
The stated purpose is to counter violence and destabilization campaigns allegedly carried out by these transnational groups that threaten the security of U.S. citizens and interests, mandating a joint report from the Secretaries of State and Treasury within 30 days to guide subsequent designation actions.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security
This Presidential Proclamation issues a two-year regulatory exemption to specific coke oven stationary sources listed in Annex I from meeting certain compliance deadlines established by the EPA's July 5, 2024, Coke Oven Rule.
The President asserts that the required emissions-control technologies are not commercially available, and adherence to the current schedule would severely harm the domestic coke and steel industry, thereby undermining national security and the production of materials necessary for critical infrastructure and defense.
Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
This Presidential Action modifies the scope of the additional 40 percent *ad valorem* duty rate previously imposed on certain articles from Brazil under Executive Order 14323 by exempting specific agricultural imports.
The decision reflects progress made during ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and the Government of Brazil concerning the national emergency declared in the prior order.
The action directs the Department of State to continue monitoring the situation and formally amends the tariff schedule effective for goods entered on or after November 13, 2025.
This document is a bulletin from the White House announcing several recent presidential nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation, including individuals designated for leadership positions within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), and multiple appointments for United States District Judgeships in Arkansas, Texas, and Alaska.
This document is a Presidential Proclamation signed by Donald J. Trump on November 10, 2025, officially declaring November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.
The President uses the proclamation to express deep gratitude for the courage and service of all U.S. veterans, reaffirming the nation's commitment to support them.
It also details accomplishments during the Administration concerning VA reform, expanding healthcare options, addressing veteran homelessness, and providing tax relief, asserting that the Federal Government will no longer fail its heroes while encouraging citizens and officials to participate in patriotic activities honoring that day.
Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
This Presidential Action modifies the scope of the reciprocal tariff previously established under Executive Order 14257, as amended by Executive Order 14346.
Based on new information, ongoing negotiations, and assessments of current domestic economic factors, the President has determined it necessary to exempt certain agricultural products from the imposed ad valorem duties.
The order directs the modification of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, effective November 13, 2025, with implementation oversight shared among the Secretaries of Commerce, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative, utilizing powers granted under IEEPA.
FOSTERING THE FUTURE FOR AMERICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
This Presidential Action establishes the 'Fostering the Future' initiative, led by the Administration, designed to fundamentally modernize the nation's child welfare system.
The order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve data collection, implement modern technology, and create tools like an annual performance scorecard to enhance child well-being, reduce time in foster care, and accelerate permanent placements.
Furthermore, the order mandates the creation of new educational and employment pathways for youth aging out of the system and addresses policies that may restrict faith-based organizations from participating in federally-funded child welfare programs.
Veterans Day, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump on November 10, 2025, formally designates November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day, using the occasion to express deep gratitude for the service and sacrifice of American veterans across all conflicts and to recommit the Federal Government to supporting them, referencing specific recent administrative actions taken to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, address homelessness, and improve benefits processing.
250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Marine Corps
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump, officially designates November 10, 2025, as the day commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps.
The President recounts the Corps' long history of valor, from the American Revolution through modern conflicts, citing key battles like Iwo Jima to illustrate their steadfast commitment.
The proclamation calls upon government officials and the American people to display the U.S. flag and hold appropriate ceremonies to express gratitude for the Marines' heritage and ongoing service as the 'shield and spear of our Republic,' while also noting the administration's significant financial commitment to modernizing the force.
Anti-Communism Week, 2025
This Presidential Proclamation officially designates the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week, serving as a solemn national observance to remember the devastation caused by communist ideologies worldwide. The declaration strongly rejects communism as an ideology rooted in servitude, censorship, and the destruction of prosperity, emphasizing America's commitment to liberty, individual rights, and the contrast between freedom and state control, regardless of modern labels like 'socialism.'
Nomination Sent to the Senate
This webpage serves as the central portal for all official Presidential Actions, providing navigation to various categories including Executive Orders, Nominations & Appointments, Presidential Memoranda, and Proclamations, and currently highlights a recent nomination sent to the Senate.',
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.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China
This Presidential Action formally implements the economic and trade Arrangement reached between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) following meetings in October 2025.
Citing progress on addressing non-reciprocal trade, the action continues the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs previously imposed on PRC imports until November 10, 2026.
The President justifies this extension by citing commitments from the PRC to cease retaliatory actions, ease export controls on critical minerals, and exponentially increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods, all intended to remedy the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257.
Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
The document announces a modification to presidential actions taken under a national emergency concerning the synthetic opioid supply chain originating from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Citing PRC commitments to halt the shipment of specific fentanyl precursor chemicals to the United States and control exports globally, the President reduces the additional ad valorem duty on targeted PRC goods from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2025.
The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement these changes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and mandates ongoing monitoring of the PRC's compliance, reserving the right to modify the order if commitments are not met.