Trump Weekly: Week of 2025-01-19 — Top Accomplishments

This week, the administration took significant steps to advance American leadership in various fields, from artificial intelligence to digital financial technology. Through a series of executive actions, the President demonstrated a commitment to restoring accountability, promoting American greatness, and securing the nation’s borders. The actions taken this week underscore the administration’s focus on putting America first and ensuring the country’s continued prosperity and security.

Foreign Policy

The administration’s foreign policy efforts were marked by several key actions, including the designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This move aims to counter the group’s terrorist activities and protect American interests. Additionally, the President issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which restricts federal funding for organizations that promote or provide abortions abroad. These actions demonstrate the administration’s commitment to protecting American values and interests on the global stage.

Defense and National Security

The administration took several steps to strengthen national security, including the issuance of a proclamation declaring a national emergency at the southern border. This move enables the administration to allocate additional resources to secure the border and protect American citizens. Furthermore, the President issued a proclamation guaranteeing states protection against invasion, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to defending the nation and its citizens.

Domestic Actions

This week’s executive actions also focused on domestic issues, including the removal of barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence and the strengthening of American leadership in digital financial technology. These actions aim to promote American innovation and competitiveness in key industries. Additionally, the President issued a memorandum defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to protecting American values and promoting common sense policies.

The Week in Perspective

The actions taken this week demonstrate the administration’s continued focus on putting America first and promoting American greatness. From strengthening national security to promoting American innovation, the President’s executive actions aim to ensure the country’s continued prosperity and security. As the administration moves forward, it is likely to continue prioritizing these key issues, working to build a stronger, more secure America for all citizens.

Executive Orders Signed

• EO 14182 — Enforcing the Hyde Amendment (signed 2025-01-24): EO 14182 enforces the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortion services, by ensuring that federal funds are not used to pay for abortions or abortion-related services.
• EO 14181 — Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas (signed 2025-01-24): EO 14181 provides emergency measures to address water resource issues in California and improve disaster response in certain areas, aiming to alleviate water shortages and support disaster relief efforts.
• EO 14180 — Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency (signed 2025-01-24): EO 14180 establishes a council to assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is responsible for coordinating disaster response and relief efforts.
• EO 14179 — Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (signed 2025-01-23): EO 14179 removes barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence, promoting the development and use of AI technologies in the US.
• EO 14178 — Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology (signed 2025-01-23): EO 14178 strengthens American leadership in digital financial technology, promoting the development and use of digital financial technologies in the US.
• EO 14177 — President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (signed 2025-01-23): EO 14177 establishes the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, which provides advice on science and technology issues.
• EO 14176 — Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (signed 2025-01-23): EO 14176 declassifies records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F.
• EO 14175 — Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (signed 2025-01-22): EO 14175 designates Ansar Allah as a foreign terrorist organization, imposing sanctions and restrictions on the group.
• EO 14174 — Revocation of Certain Executive Orders (signed 2025-01-21): EO 14174 revokes certain executive orders, canceling their provisions and effects.
• EO 14173 — Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (signed 2025-01-21): EO 14173 ends illegal discrimination and restores merit-based opportunity, promoting fairness and equality in federal employment and contracting.
• EO 14172 — Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14172 restores names that honor American greatness, renaming certain federal buildings, monuments, and other facilities.
• EO 14171 — Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14171 restores accountability to policy-influencing positions within the federal workforce, ensuring that federal employees are held accountable for their actions.
• EO 14170 — Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14170 reforms the federal hiring process and restores merit to government service, promoting fairness and competition in federal employment.
• EO 14169 — Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14169 reevaluates and realigns US foreign aid, reviewing and revising the allocation of foreign assistance funds.
• EO 14168 — Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14168 defends women from gender ideology extremism and restores biological truth to the federal government, promoting a biological definition of sex in federal policies.
• EO 14167 — Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14167 clarifies the military’s role in protecting the territorial integrity of the US, defining the military’s responsibilities and authorities.
• EO 14166 — Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14166 applies the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok, imposing restrictions and requirements on the social media platform.
• EO 14165 — Securing Our Borders (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14165 secures US borders, enhancing border security measures and enforcing immigration laws.
• EO 14164 — Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14164 restores the death penalty and protects public safety, reinstating the use of capital punishment in federal cases.
• EO 14163 — Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14163 realigns the US Refugee Admissions Program, revising the procedures and criteria for refugee admission.
• EO 14162 — Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14162 puts America first in international environmental agreements, promoting American interests and sovereignty in global environmental negotiations.
• EO 14161 — Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14161 protects the US from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats, enhancing counterterrorism measures and security protocols.
• EO 14160 — Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14160 protects the meaning and value of American citizenship, promoting the integrity and significance of US citizenship.
• EO 14159 — Protecting the American People Against Invasion (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14159 protects the American people against invasion, enhancing border security and national defense measures.
• EO 14158 — Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14158 establishes and implements the President’s Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal agencies.
• EO 14157 — Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14157 designates cartels and other organizations as foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists, imposing sanctions and restrictions on these groups.
• EO 14156 — Declaring a National Energy Emergency (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14156 declares a national energy emergency, enabling emergency measures to address energy shortages and disruptions.
• EO 14155 — Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14155 withdraws the US from the World Health Organization, ending US participation and funding for the WHO.
• EO 14154 — Unleashing American Energy (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14154 unleashes American energy, promoting the development and use of American energy resources.
• EO 14153 — Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14153 unleashes Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, promoting the development and use of Alaska’s natural resources.
• EO 14152 — Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14152 holds former government officials accountable for election interference and improper disclosure of sensitive governmental information, imposing penalties and consequences for misconduct.
• EO 14151 — Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14151 ends radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing, eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and promoting merit-based practices.
• EO 14150 — America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14150 provides an America First policy directive to the Secretary of State, guiding US foreign policy and diplomacy.
• EO 14149 — Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14149 restores freedom of speech and ends federal censorship, promoting the protection of First Amendment rights.
• EO 14148 — Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14148 initiates the rescission of harmful executive orders and actions, canceling and reversing certain previous policies and decisions.
• EO 14147 — Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government (signed 2025-01-20): EO 14147 ends the weaponization of the federal government, preventing the use of federal agencies and resources for political purposes.

Memoranda and Proclamations

• The Mexico City Policy (signed 2025-01-24): The Mexico City Policy is a policy that restricts US funding for international organizations that provide or promote abortion services. It applies to non-governmental organizations that receive US funding for family planning and reproductive health services.
• Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (signed 2025-01-23): Federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina acknowledges the tribe’s status as a federally recognized tribe, making them eligible for federal services and benefits.
• Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation (signed 2025-01-21): The policy of keeping Americans safe in aviation involves measures to ensure the safety and security of air travel in the US.
• The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal) (signed 2025-01-20): The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal is an international agreement on taxation, aiming to establish a global minimum tax rate.
• Restoring Accountability for Career Senior Executives (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of restoring accountability for career senior executives promotes accountability and transparency in the federal workforce.
• Putting People Over Fish: Stopping Radical Environ mentalism To Provide Water to Southern California (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of putting people over fish stops radical environmentalism to provide water to Southern California, prioritizing human needs over environmental concerns.
• Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of promoting beautiful federal civic architecture encourages the design and construction of aesthetically pleasing federal buildings and monuments.
• Memorandum To Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel (signed 2025-01-20): The memorandum to resolve the backlog of security clearances for Executive Office of the President personnel aims to streamline and expedite the security clearance process.
• America First Trade Policy (signed 2025-01-20): The America First trade policy prioritizes American economic interests and promotes fair trade practices.
• Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf From Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Government’s Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects suspends offshore wind leasing and reviews federal wind energy policies.
• Return to In-Person Work (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of return to in-person work requires federal employees to work on-site, ending remote work arrangements.
• Regulatory Freeze Pending Review (signed 2025-01-20): The regulatory freeze pending review suspends the implementation of new regulations, allowing for review and revision of existing and proposed rules.
• Hiring Freeze (signed 2025-01-20): The hiring freeze imposes a temporary moratorium on federal hiring, restricting the appointment of new federal employees.
• Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families and Defeating the Cost-of-Living Crisis (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of delivering emergency price relief for American families and defeating the cost-of-living crisis aims to reduce inflation and promote economic relief.
• Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of guaranteeing the states protection against invasion enhances border security and national defense measures, protecting states from external threats.
• Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain Offenses Relating to the Events at or Near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of granting pardons and commutation of sentences for certain offenses relating to the events at or near the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, provides clemency and relief to individuals convicted of certain crimes.
• Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States (signed 2025-01-20): The declaration of a national emergency at the southern border of the US enables emergency measures to address border security and humanitarian concerns.
• Flying the Flag of the United States at Full- Staff on Inauguration Day (signed 2025-01-20): The policy of flying the flag of the US at full-staff on Inauguration Day requires the display of the American flag at full height, symbolizing national pride and unity.