President Trump issued an executive order to restore American seafood competitiveness.

The order aims to address unfair trade practices, reduce excessive regulations burdening the fishing industry, improve data collection for effective management, and promote the consumption of domestically produced seafood.

Specific actions include reviewing and revising regulations, modernizing data collection, developing a comprehensive seafood trade strategy, addressing unfair trade practices and IUU fishing, and reviewing existing marine national monuments for the possibility of opening to commercial fishing.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring April 19, 2025, as the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which started the American Revolutionary War.

The proclamation recounts the events of those battles, highlighting the courage and sacrifice of the American minutemen, emphasizing their pivotal role in securing American independence.

It underscores the enduring significance of their actions and calls for renewed commitment to American ideals.

This April 17, 2025, presidential memorandum extends a freeze on hiring for federal civilian employees through July 15, 2025.

The freeze applies to all executive branch agencies, barring exceptions for national security, public safety, immigration enforcement and essential services.

Future hiring must comply with a merit-based hiring plan.

Contracting to circumvent the freeze is prohibited, and agencies are instructed to use existing personnel efficiently.

The memorandum also does not affect the deadline for a plan to reduce the federal workforce.

Exceptions may be granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

The freeze will remain in effect for the IRS until the Treasury Secretary determines otherwise and publishes a notice in the Federal Register.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation modifying the regulations of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).

The proclamation removes the ban on commercial fishing within designated areas, asserting that existing laws adequately protect the monument's resources.

The action aims to benefit American fishermen and the US fishing industry, particularly in territories like American Samoa, by restoring access to previously restricted fishing grounds and lessening their disadvantage against foreign competitors.

The Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior are directed to publish new regulations and implement the amended policy, coordinating with the Secretary of Defense.

The proclamation maintains the freedom of the seas and protection of US Armed Forces activities within the area.