President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 20-26, 2025, as National Volunteer Week.

The proclamation praises the vital role of volunteers in American communities, highlighting their selfless service in various sectors such as soup kitchens, schools, and hospitals.

It encourages all Americans to participate in volunteer activities and to integrate service into their daily lives.

This Presidential order aims to improve AI literacy and proficiency in the US by establishing a White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education.

The Task Force will oversee a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, public-private partnerships for K-12 AI education, and initiatives to enhance educator training and expand apprenticeships in AI-related fields.

The order emphasizes early exposure to AI concepts to prepare students for the future workforce and encourage innovation in the field.

The initiative will leverage existing Federal AI resources and funding mechanisms whenever possible.

President Trump issued an executive order to strengthen probationary and trial periods for federal employees.

The order addresses inefficiencies in how agencies utilize these periods, aiming to improve workforce quality and efficiency.

It repeals parts of the existing Civil Service Regulations and creates a new Civil Service Rule XI to ensure that agencies actively determine employees' continued employment benefits the Federal service before appointments are finalized.

The order requires agencies to actively review employees' performance during probationary periods and to certify that an individual's continued employment benefits the public interest before finalizing their appointments.

Agencies are also required to review current employees already in probationary or trial periods.

President Trump issued a memorandum directing the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to fully investigate alleged misuse of online fundraising platforms for illegal campaign contributions.

The investigation will focus on schemes involving 'straw donors' and foreign nationals attempting to circumvent campaign finance laws.

The Attorney General is required to submit a report on the findings within six months.

This executive order establishes a US policy to accelerate responsible development of seabed mineral resources, citing national security and economic interests in securing critical minerals independent of foreign adversaries.

The order directs several federal agencies to streamline permitting processes, increase investment in deep-sea technologies, and engage in international partnerships to develop domestic supply chains and counter China's influence in the sector.

It also mandates reporting on various aspects of seabed mineral resource development, including assessments of environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and international cooperation.