Directives Published March 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
- 7th Mar 26 * The President proclaimed a commitment to demolish criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere using all necessary legal authorities and international coordination. View
- 6th Mar 26 * The President directed federal agencies to combat TCOs engaged in cybercrime and fraud by creating an NCC operational cell, proposing a victim restoration fund, and using diplomatic tools against complicit foreign nations. View
- 4th Mar 26 * The President proclaimed that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, accepted by seven technology companies on March 4, 2026, effectuates national policy ensuring data center energy needs do not raise household electricity costs. View
- 4th Mar 26 * The President submitted nominations for Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman and as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the Senate. View
- 2nd Mar 26 The President submitted a list of new nominations for various federal offices, including judicial appointments and leadership roles in agencies like the Postal Service and State Department, to the Senate for confirmation. View
Commitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity
This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump on March 7, 2026, formally declares the administration's sustained commitment to dismantling cartels and foreign terrorist organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere, referencing the establishment of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.
The proclamation directs that these criminal entities must be demolished to the fullest extent possible consistent with law, mandates coordination with allies to strip them of financing and resources, commits the U.S. to training and mobilizing partner nation militaries, and calls for keeping external threats, including malign foreign influences, outside the region.
Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens
This Presidential Action establishes a firm policy to protect Americans from cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes often orchestrated by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), sometimes with state sponsorship.
The order directs several key agencies to review existing frameworks and develop an action plan within 120 days to disrupt and dismantle these TCOs, necessitating the creation of an operational cell within the National Coordination Center (NCC).
Furthermore, it mandates recommendations for a Victim Restoration Program using seized funds and requires the Secretary of State to engage diplomatically to compel foreign nations to curb such criminal activity or face U.S. consequences.
Ratepayer Protection Pledge Proclamation
This Presidential Proclamation formally recognizes the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, dated March 4, 2026, which secures commitments from seven leading technology companies (hyperscalers and AI firms) to finance the full cost of new electricity generation resources and power delivery infrastructure required for their expanding data centers.
The core purpose of the action is to safeguard American households from increased electricity costs resulting from the escalating energy demands of data centers and artificial intelligence development, while simultaneously bolstering U.S. economic and technological leadership by ensuring this infrastructure growth occurs domestically.
This document presents a list of nominations sent to the Senate by the President, specifically naming Kevin Warsh, of Florida, for reappointment as Chairman and as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for specific terms.
It serves as a public record of these high-level personnel actions originating from the White House.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This presidential action document lists numerous individuals whom the President has nominated to key positions within the Executive Branch and the Federal Judiciary, including appointments to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, ambassadorships, departmental assistant secretary roles, the directorship of the NSF, U.S. Attorney and Marshal posts, and several vacancies on the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of International Trade, all awaiting Senate confirmation.