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
- 22nd Jun 26 * The Administration issued an order to solidify U.S. leadership in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) by focusing on research acceleration (QC-ADDS), supply chain strengthening, workforce development, and national security protection. View
- 22nd Jun 26 * The Administration directed a coordinated, timed transition of federal information systems, high-value assets, and associated government contracts to NIST-approved Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards to safeguard against quantum computing threats. View
- 15th Jun 26 * The President formally sent nominations for judicial positions within the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 12th Jun 26 * The President proclaimed June 2026 as National Homeownership Month, detailing actions taken to address housing affordability, including curbing institutional investors and lowering borrowing costs. View
- 12th Jun 26 * Donald J. Trump proclaimed June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the week starting June 14, 2026, as National Flag Week, directing federal flag displays and encouraging public observance. View
- 12th Jun 26 * Established a unified policy, governance structure, and clear accountability framework for the cybersecurity defense of all National Security Systems (NSS), re-establishing the CNSS and designating the NSA Director as the National Manager. View
- 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
Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
This Presidential Action establishes a cohesive, whole-of-government policy to secure United States leadership in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST), aiming to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of quantum computing, sensing, and networking, while simultaneously protecting against national security risks.
The directive mandates updating the National Quantum Strategy, establishing the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science (QC-ADDS) Effort for large-scale research, developing specific 5-year plans for sensors and networks across key agencies, bolstering domestic quantum supply chains, safeguarding technology through enhanced counterintelligence, and creating a comprehensive federal workforce recruitment and retention strategy for QIST.
This Presidential Action mandates that the United States government must transition its information systems to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to defend against future threats posed by advanced quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption.
The order outlines a comprehensive strategy led by the Director of OMB and the National Cyber Director, requiring federal agencies to inventory High Value Assets (HVAs) and high impact systems, complete the transition to PQC for key establishment by December 31, 2030, and for digital signatures by December 31, 2031.
It also directs efforts to assist critical infrastructure owners, engage foreign governments, and revise federal procurement regulations (FAR) to ensure federal contractors comply with the new cryptographic standards.
This document publicly announces the transmission of several presidential nominations to the Senate for their consideration and confirmation.
Specifically, the nominations include James Andrew Crowell IV and Stuart Gordon Nash for Associate Judge positions on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, each for a fifteen-year term, and Matthew R. Byrne for the position of United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.
National Homeownership Month, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation officially declares June 2026 as National Homeownership Month, using the occasion to frame the administration's efforts as actively reversing a housing affordability crisis inherited from the previous administration.
The President asserts success through actions like issuing an Executive Order for price relief, directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase mortgage-backed securities to lower borrowing costs, and banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
The proclamation concludes by urging Congress to enact permanent housing reforms and vows continued commitment to ensuring homes belong to families rather than corporations.
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation designates June 14, 2026, as Flag Day and the following week as National Flag Week, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Republic.
The proclamation extols the flag as the enduring symbol of American freedom, democracy, and strength, referencing its history from the Revolutionary War to space exploration.
It directs federal officials to display the flag on government buildings and urges all Americans to honor the flag through public display and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance during the period leading up to Independence Day.
National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-12
This National Security Presidential Memorandum establishes the official United States policy for the cybersecurity of National Security Systems (NSS), directing that these systems, owned by the Department of War (DOW), Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Agencies, must be defended to the greatest extent practicable.
The memorandum formally re-establishes the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) under NSC staff coordination, designates the Director of the NSA as the National Manager for NSS, and rescinds earlier governing documents.
It sets forth governance, accountability structures, mandates cybersecurity requirements equivalent to or exceeding those for other Federal systems, and details implementation steps for harmonizing policies, incident reporting, and assessing cloud security.
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.