Directives Published June 2026
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
- 11th Jun 26 The President sent a nomination for Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence to the Senate and simultaneously withdrew a previous nomination for Clayton as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. View
- 11th Jun 26 * The President proclaimed June 11, 2026, as a day commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the White House Navy Mess and honoring dedicated food service professionals in the Armed Forces. View
- 11th Jun 26 * A Presidential Proclamation modified prior actions establishing specific Marine National Monuments to remove certain monument-based prohibitions on commercial fishing, restoring access to U.S. flagged vessels in designated zones under existing Federal law. View
- 10th Jun 26 * The President formally sent the nomination of Brian Johnson to the Senate to serve as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. View
- 8th Jun 26 The President submitted the nomination of Todd Blanche of Florida to the Senate for confirmation as Attorney General. View
- 5th Jun 26 * Directs the acceleration of Artificial Intelligence adoption across the national security enterprise guided by principles of adoption, adaptation, assurance, and accountability, and mandates numerous policy and infrastructure roadmap updates within specific timeframes. View
- 4th Jun 26 * Issued a Presidential Proclamation granting a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to Stephen E. Buyer based on recommendations and endorsements from numerous former and current officials. View
- 3rd Jun 26 * The President directed comprehensive reforms to customs enforcement by increasing IOR accountability, restricting foreign IOR access to informal entry, mandating supply chain disclosures, and establishing enhanced vetting and penalty standards. View
- 3rd Jun 26 * The order implemented Schedule Policy/Career in the excepted service, amending civil service regulations and executive orders to facilitate the transfer and management of policy-influencing federal positions. View
- 2nd Jun 26 * The President ordered the enhancement of governmental cyber defenses, established protocols for monitoring advanced AI models, and prioritized enforcement against criminal misuse of artificial intelligence. View
- 2nd Jun 26 * Adjusted Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper imports by creating targeted duty reductions for certain derivative products like agricultural equipment, expanding covered items, and lowering the domestic content requirement threshold. View
- 1st Jun 26 * The President transmitted numerous nominations for ambassadorships and domestic posts to the Senate for confirmation and simultaneously withdrew one prior nomination. View
Nomination and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
This document, categorized under Presidential Actions, announces two specific administrative transmissions made to the Senate: the nomination of Walter Clayton of New York to be the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, and the withdrawal of a prior nomination for Walter Clayton to be the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump, designates June 11, 2026, as a day to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the White House Navy Mess, which was formally established in 1951 to provide culinary services for the Commander in Chief and the First Family.
The document honors the tradition of Navy cooks serving the President, tracing the practice back to 1880, and celebrates the professionalism, military precision, and unwavering commitment of the service members who operate the White House Navy Mess.
Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific
This Presidential Proclamation modifies prior Executive Actions (Proclamations 8031, 8335, 8337, and 9478) that established or expanded Marine National Monuments, specifically by removing certain monument-based prohibitions on commercial fishing in specified zones within the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and surrounding Rose Atoll.
The President determined that existing comprehensive Federal laws, such as the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provide sufficient authority to manage and conserve marine resources sustainably, thereby allowing for restored economic access for United States flagged commercial fishing vessels in these previously restricted areas.
This official White House communication serves as an announcement that the President has forwarded a specific nomination to the Senate for confirmation proceedings.
Specifically, the action notifies the public that Brian Johnson of Ohio has been nominated to serve a five-year term as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Nomination Sent to the Senate
This document serves as a formal record, indicating that the President has completed the constitutional step of sending a specific nomination to the Senate for consideration.
Specifically, the nomination of Todd Blanche of Florida to serve as Attorney General was formally transmitted to the Senate.
National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-11
This National Security Presidential Memorandum directs the comprehensive acceleration and responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the entire national security enterprise, including intelligence and warfighting domains.
The action is guided by four central policy pillars: Adoption of AI to enhance operational effectiveness, Adaptation by leveraging commercial and open-source technologies, Assurance that all AI is reliable and controllable, and Accountability to ensure AI use upholds U.S. civil liberties and the constitutional chain of command.
The memorandum mandates specific timelines for agency heads to update directives, establish governance frameworks, develop crucial computing infrastructure roadmaps, build AI talent reserves, and implement rigorous security testing methodologies, while also rescinding prior relevant guidance.
Granting Pardon to Stephen E. Buyer
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by President Donald J. Trump on June 4, 2026, grants a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to Stephen E. Buyer, citing his distinguished and productive career in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana.
The decision was made pursuant to Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution and followed the advice and recommendation of numerous endorsing individuals, including several members of Congress and former officials, with the Attorney General tasked to effectuate the issuance of the pardon certificate.
This Presidential Action mandates comprehensive reforms to U.S. customs enforcement, asserting that stronger measures are crucial for national security, foreign policy, and the economy.
The order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise regulations within 180 days to enforce higher accountability standards for Importers of Record (IORs), including requiring tangible domestic assets or increased bonding, mandating detailed disclosure of ownership and supply chain data, and imposing stricter rules for foreign IORs, such as prohibiting their use of informal entry.
Furthermore, the action targets enhanced enforcement penalties for noncompliance, streamlined disposal of illegal imports, and established vetting procedures to ensure all parties involved in importing maintain 'good standing' with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).