Articles Published 5th February 2025
Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
This presidential order directs the United States to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), cease funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and conduct a comprehensive review of US involvement in all international organizations.
The order cites concerns about these organizations acting against US interests, promoting anti-Semitism, and harboring terrorist elements.
The Secretary of State will lead reviews of UNESCO membership and funding for international organizations, with recommendations for further withdrawals to be submitted to the President within 180 days.
This presidential memorandum directs multiple US agencies to implement a comprehensive strategy of maximum pressure against Iran.
The strategy aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, neutralize its regional aggression, disrupt its support for terrorist groups, and counter its development of weapons capabilities.
It involves imposing and enhancing sanctions, isolating Iran diplomatically, and pursuing legal action against Iranian entities and individuals involved in terrorism and sanctions evasion.
Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports
This presidential order aims to protect fair competition and equal opportunities for women in sports.
It rescinds funding from educational programs allowing male participation in women's sports, citing Title IX violations and safety concerns.
The order directs federal agencies to enforce these changes, engage in international cooperation to establish sex-based categories in sports, and review immigration policies related to male athletes seeking to compete in women's sports.
Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
The President issued an amendment to the Executive Order of February 1, 2025, concerning duties on synthetic opioids from China.
This amendment replaces subsection (g) of Section 2, clarifying that duty-free *de minimis* treatment will cease upon notification from the Secretary of Commerce that adequate systems exist for efficiently collecting tariffs.
The order also contains general provisions ensuring its implementation is in line with existing laws, and clarifying that it does not create new legal rights.