Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
On July 19, 2019, the Trump administration issued Determination 2019-16862 to continue U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination authorized ongoing financial and operational support for Colombian counter-narcotics efforts. The confirmed direct impact includes sustained funding for joint U.S.-Colombian drug enforcement operations targeting trafficking organizations.
On July 19, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authority under the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 (ARIA). The memorandum authorized the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to exercise powers granted by ARIA, including authority over security assistance and military aid to Indo-Pacific allies. This delegation enabled expedited decision-making on military support and diplomatic initiatives in the region without requiring additional presidential approval for each action.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-15989 on July 19, 2019, designating the week of July 21-27, 2019 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for observance of the week to honor nations and peoples under authoritarian rule and to recognize those seeking freedom and self-determination. As a proclamation, it is a symbolic designation with no direct regulatory or legislative effect on American citizens.
On June 24, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13876, which imposed additional economic sanctions on Iran. The order targeted Iranian officials and entities, restricting their access to U.S. financial systems and prohibiting transactions with them. The confirmed direct impacts include freezing assets of sanctioned Iranian entities in U.S. jurisdiction and restricting American businesses from conducting transactions with designated individuals and organizations.
On June 21, 2019, the Trump administration signed Notice 2019-13596 continuing the national emergency with respect to North Korea that had been declared in 2008. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the president to use executive powers including economic sanctions and restrictions on trade and financial transactions with North Korea. The confirmed direct impact includes the continuation of existing sanctions on North Korean entities and individuals, affecting U.S. trade restrictions and financial regulations related to North Korea.
On June 18, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the Western Balkans, originally declared in 1995. The continuation extends the emergency authority, which allows the president to impose sanctions and take other measures related to the region. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions, travel, and trade involving entities designated under this emergency authority.
On June 13, 2019, the Trump administration continued a national emergency declaration regarding actions and policies of certain members of the Belarusian government and other persons undermining democratic processes in Belarus. The continuation extended the existing emergency declaration, maintaining sanctions and restrictions related to Belarus. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on transactions with designated Belarusian individuals and entities, and limitations on travel and financial dealings involving those targeted by the emergency declaration.
President Trump signed Proclamation 2019-06552 on June 6, 2019, establishing a National Day of Remembrance for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The proclamation designated June 6, 2019 as a day to honor the military personnel and veterans who participated in the Normandy landings during World War II. The proclamation had no direct regulatory impact on Americans but called for flags to be displayed at half-staff and encouraged commemoration of the historical event.
On May 24, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating certain functions under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 to the Secretary of the Treasury and other executive officials. The memorandum transferred authority for implementing and enforcing provisions of the act related to financial sanctions and designations. The direct effect was to place operational control of these sanctions enforcement mechanisms within the Treasury Department and specified federal agencies.
On May 24, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum revising the 2017 Unified Command Plan, which reorganizes U.S. military command structure and geographic responsibilities. The revision realigned combatant command areas and operational authorities across the Department of Defense. The confirmed direct impact includes changes to military command jurisdiction over specific geographic regions and the operational chains of command for U.S. armed forces deployed globally.