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September 10, 2018 · 2,865 days ago
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On September 10, 2018, President Trump signed Memorandum 2018-21805 delegating authority under Section 1290(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This memorandum transferred specified decision-making powers regarding defense matters to designated executive branch officials. The direct impact on Americans includes changes to how certain defense-related determinations are made within the executive branch.
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September 10, 2018 · 2,865 days ago
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On September 10, 2018, the Trump administration issued a determination (2018-20014) continuing the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act. This action maintains existing restrictions on financial transactions and trade with designated countries and entities. The direct effect is the continuation of existing trade prohibitions and financial controls affecting American businesses and individuals conducting transactions with specified foreign nationals and entities.
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September 10, 2018 · 2,865 days ago
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On September 10, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration originally declared after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The continuation maintains emergency powers under the National Emergencies Act that allow the federal government to mobilize resources and bypass certain normal procedures in response to terrorism threats. This annual renewal keeps in effect emergency authorities used by federal agencies for security, surveillance, and counterterrorism operations.
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August 17, 2018 · 2,889 days ago
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President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-18306 on August 17, 2018, establishing National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The proclamation designates a week to recognize employers who support members of the National Guard and Reserve. The proclamation has no direct operational impact on Americans but serves as an official recognition of employer support for military service members.
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August 6, 2018 · 2,900 days ago
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On August 6, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13846, which reimposed certain sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The order reinstated sanctions targeting Iran's automotive sector, metals, mining, and other industries, as well as its access to the U.S. financial system. The direct effect on Americans included increased restrictions on U.S. companies' ability to conduct business with Iran, potential impacts on global oil prices and inflation, and changes to foreign policy obligations.
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July 27, 2018 · 2,910 days ago
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On July 27, 2018, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to Lebanon, originally declared in 1997 and renewed annually. The continuation maintains emergency powers related to Lebanese affairs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The direct effect on Americans includes potential restrictions on transactions with designated Lebanese entities and individuals, and continued authority for executive branch actions regarding Lebanon-related sanctions and foreign policy measures.
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July 26, 2018 · 2,911 days ago
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On July 26, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-16555 designating July 27 as National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, commemorating the armistice agreement signed on July 27, 1953. The proclamation establishes an annual observance to honor Korean War veterans. The direct impact on Americans is the official recognition of this annual commemorative day in the federal record.
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July 20, 2018 · 2,917 days ago
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On July 20, 2018, the Trump administration continued the national emergency declaration with respect to transnational criminal organizations originally declared in 2011. The continuation extended the emergency powers and authorities already in place under the existing declaration. The direct effect was the maintenance of federal resources and coordinating mechanisms directed at transnational criminal organizations, without initiating new emergency authorities.
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July 20, 2018 · 2,917 days ago
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On July 20, 2018, the Trump administration issued Determination 2018-17261 authorizing the continuation of U.S. drug interdiction assistance to the Government of Colombia. The determination maintained existing military and law enforcement support for counter-narcotics operations. The direct effect was the continuation of funding and operational support for joint U.S.-Colombian drug interdiction efforts already in place.
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July 13, 2018 · 2,924 days ago
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President Trump signed Proclamation 10715 on July 13, 2018, designating the week of July 16-22, 2018 as Captive Nations Week. The proclamation calls for recognition of countries under authoritarian rule and encourages Americans to reflect on the struggle for freedom in those nations. The proclamation has no direct regulatory impact on Americans but establishes an official observance period.