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.

This presidential memorandum tackles the issue of illegal aliens obtaining Social Security Act benefits.

It directs several agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, to implement measures to ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits.

Key actions include promulgating guidance to prevent improper payments, strengthening fraud prosecution efforts via Special Assistant United States Attorneys, and improving data management to identify deceased beneficiaries.

The memorandum emphasizes compliance with applicable law and the importance of preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 9, 2025, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

The proclamation honors the sacrifices of American service members who were prisoners of war, emphasizing the importance of caring for veterans and expressing the nation's gratitude for their service. It also includes remarks regarding the president's commitment to ending veteran homelessness and restoring peace through strength.

The White House announced a series of nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation.

These nominations cover various key positions across several departments and agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Army, Navy, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Commerce, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The nominees include individuals slated for Assistant Secretary roles, Chief Financial Officer positions, Inspector General, United States Attorney roles for various districts, and other critical leadership positions.

President Trump's March 27, 2025 executive order excludes numerous federal agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.

The order claims this exclusion is necessary for national security reasons, impacting intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.

It amends Executive Order 12171 and delegates authority to the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation to make further exclusions.

The order also requires a review of agencies not currently excluded and mandates changes to related employee assignments and grievance processes.

Excluded agencies and subdivisions primarily serve roles within the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Homeland Security, Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce, as well as several independent agencies.

The Presidential order mandates a significant shift towards electronic payments for all federal disbursements and receipts by September 30, 2025.

This action aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, enhance security, and combat fraud associated with paper-based systems, such as checks and money orders.

While recognizing the need for accommodations for those lacking electronic access, the order establishes a clear policy for modernizing government finances and sets specific timelines and responsibilities for its implementation.

The President submitted a list of nominations to the Senate for numerous key positions across various federal departments and agencies.

These nominations include ambassadors to several countries, leadership appointments within the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Energy, and Justice, as well as other notable roles within the executive branch.

President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

This action commemorates Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl murdered in Houston, whose death the order links to the prior administration's immigration policies.

The order directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement the renaming within 30 days, using existing legal authority.

It contains standard clauses regarding non-impairment of existing agency authorities and budgetary considerations, and disclaims the creation of any new legal rights or benefits.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring February 17, 2025, as George Washington's Birthday.

The proclamation honors Washington's leadership during the American Revolution, his role in establishing the federal government, and his embodiment of American values.

It emphasizes Washington's unwavering commitment to the nation and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for the country's founding.

This Presidential order establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission to address the significant health challenges facing Americans.

The commission will investigate the rising rates of chronic diseases and childhood illnesses, aiming to identify underlying causes and recommend policy changes.

It will focus on improving data transparency and conducting rigorous research to achieve its goals, collaborating across various federal agencies for a comprehensive approach.

The President submitted numerous nominations for key positions across various federal departments and agencies to the Senate for confirmation.

These nominations span a wide range of portfolios, including Health and Human Services, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Education, Commerce, State, Treasury, Energy, Environmental Protection, and others.

The President also announced a withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination.

This presidential order establishes the White House Faith Office to empower faith-based organizations, community groups, and houses of worship in serving families and communities.

It amends several existing executive orders to reflect the new office, outlining its responsibilities which include advising the President, coordinating interagency efforts, and promoting grant opportunities for these organizations.

The order emphasizes protecting religious liberty and ensuring a level playing field for faith-based participation in federal programs.

This presidential order aims to enhance K-12 education by empowering parents to choose the best schools for their children.

Addressing the shortcomings of the current public education system, the order directs federal agencies to explore using existing funds to support state-based educational choice initiatives, prioritize education freedom in grant programs, and provide guidance on using block grants to expand educational choices for low-income families and military families.

It also mandates a review of funding mechanisms for families of children eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools.

This executive order directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to reinstate military personnel discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order mandates full back pay, benefits, and restoration of rank for those reinstated.

It also allows service members who left voluntarily rather than face the mandate to return to service without penalty.

The order includes provisions for addressing any disciplinary actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and reporting requirements for the Secretaries.

This Presidential order prioritizes military readiness and excellence by establishing stringent standards for troop fitness, cohesion, and integrity.

It mandates updates to Department of Defense medical standards to exclude individuals expressing gender identities inconsistent with their biological sex, revokes Executive Order 14004, and restricts access to gender-segregated facilities based on biological sex.

The order aims to ensure the Armed Forces remain the world's most effective fighting force.

On January 22, 2025, the President transmitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions across multiple federal agencies.

These nominations include individuals for Under Secretary roles in Agriculture, Deputy Secretary positions in Transportation, Energy, and Veterans Affairs, as well as other senior leadership roles within agencies such as the Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Treasury, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Interior, and Education.

The purpose is to fill vacancies in various government agencies.

This executive order aims to unlock Alaska's natural resource potential by reversing previous restrictions on resource development.

It directs various federal agencies to expedite permitting and leasing processes for energy and natural resource projects, prioritize Alaska's liquefied natural gas (LNG) development, and overturn specific actions taken by the previous administration that targeted resource development in Alaska.

The order also focuses on reviewing and potentially rescinding previous decisions related to land management and environmental impact statements.

President [President's Name] issued an executive order enacting a hiring freeze for federal civilian employees, effective January 20, 2025.

Exemptions apply to national security, public safety, and essential services like Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans' benefits.

The Office of Management and Budget must submit a plan to reduce the federal workforce's size within 90 days, at which point the freeze will expire for most agencies, barring the IRS. Contracting to circumvent the freeze is prohibited.

This executive order, issued January 20, 2025, revokes numerous executive orders and actions from the preceding administration.

The order cites concerns about the previous administration's policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); border security; and climate change, deeming them unpopular, inflationary, illegal, and radical.

The order directs several agencies and officials to review and rescind affected policies and actions, initiating a broader effort to restore what is described as common sense to the federal government.

This presidential proclamation orders the display of the US flag at full-staff on all future Inauguration Days in honor of the event and the nation.

On January 20, 2025, it mandated immediate full-staff display at all federal buildings, military installations, US embassies, and facilities worldwide, followed by a return to half-staff later in the day as per Proclamation 10876 to mourn the passing of President Carter.

President Trump issued a directive appointing acting cabinet secretaries and other high-level officials across numerous federal agencies.

The appointees are temporarily filling their positions until permanent replacements are selected, with the directive citing 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. as legal justification.

The directive lists numerous individuals and their assigned acting roles, ensuring continuity in government operations.

President Trump nominated numerous individuals to fill sub-cabinet level positions across various federal agencies.

The nominations encompass leadership roles in departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Justice, Homeland Security, Treasury, Agriculture, Energy, and others.

The announcement details the nominees' names, states of residence, and the specific positions for which they are being nominated, which then require Senate confirmation.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump announced his nominations for numerous cabinet positions and key leadership roles within his administration.

The announcement lists nominees for positions such as Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, and numerous other cabinet-level roles, initiating the process of Senate confirmation for these individuals.