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May 24, 2019 · 2,610 days ago
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On May 24, 2019, the Trump administration signed a memorandum delegating functions and authorities under the Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 to the Secretary of State. The memorandum transferred presidential powers to implement and enforce sanctions related to Nicaragua's human rights record and corruption to the State Department. This action streamlined the administrative process for imposing sanctions on Nicaraguan officials and entities.
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May 24, 2019 · 2,610 days ago
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On May 24, 2019, President Trump signed Memorandum 2019-12696 delegating functions and authorities under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. The memorandum transfers specified implementation powers to designated executive branch officials. The direct impact on Americans includes changes to how sanctions related to the use of civilians as shields are administered and enforced by the executive branch.
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May 20, 2019 · 2,614 days ago
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On May 20, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the stabilization of Iraq, originally declared in 2003. The continuation extends emergency powers related to Iraq operations without expiration. The direct impact on Americans includes continued authorization for military deployment and emergency spending related to Iraq operations without requirement for new Congressional approval.
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May 17, 2019 · 2,617 days ago
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President Trump signed Proclamation 10867 on May 17, 2019, designating May 18, 2019, as Armed Forces Day. The proclamation directs federal agencies and Americans to observe the day in honor of active duty military members. The proclamation has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but serves as an official federal recognition of the military observance.
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May 13, 2019 · 2,621 days ago
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On May 13, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Yemen, originally declared in 2015. The continuation extends the emergency authority under the National Emergencies Act, maintaining existing powers related to Yemen policy. This action allows the administration to maintain emergency-related authorities and restrictions concerning Yemen without requiring new congressional authorization.
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May 8, 2019 · 2,626 days ago
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On May 8, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the Central African Republic, originally declared in 2013. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, maintaining the executive authorities and sanctions related to the Central African Republic. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions and trade with designated entities and individuals from the Central African Republic.
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May 8, 2019 · 2,626 days ago
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Executive Order 13871 was signed on May 8, 2019, imposing comprehensive sanctions on Iran's iron, steel, aluminum, and copper sectors. The order prohibited U.S. persons and entities from engaging in transactions related to these Iranian industrial sectors and targeted foreign entities conducting such trade. The direct effect on Americans included restrictions on imports of these materials from Iran and potential price impacts on affected commodities in U.S. markets.
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April 30, 2019 · 2,634 days ago
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On April 30, 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authority under Section 5 of the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016. The memorandum authorized designated officials to exercise powers granted under the act regarding Caribbean regional engagement and strategy. The specific operational impacts on Americans require review of the delegated authorities and their implementation by designated agencies.
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April 10, 2019 · 2,654 days ago
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On April 10, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The continuation extended the emergency declaration and its associated powers for an additional year. The declaration allows the federal government to maintain specified authorities related to Somalia, including sanctions and restrictions on financial transactions.
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April 1, 2019 · 2,663 days ago
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On April 1, 2019, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to South Sudan, originally established in 2014. The notice extended the emergency declaration, which authorizes the government to respond to the humanitarian and security crisis in South Sudan under emergency powers. This continuation allows the administration to maintain certain executive authorities related to South Sudan policy without requiring new congressional action.