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May 9, 2018 · 2,989 days ago
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On May 9, 2018, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to the actions of the Government of Syria, originally declared in 2011. The continuation extends the emergency powers and sanctions framework related to Syria. The declaration enables the federal government to maintain economic sanctions, travel restrictions, and asset freezes targeting Syrian government entities and individuals under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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May 8 2018 · 2,990 days ago
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President Trump withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the multilateral nuclear agreement with Iran negotiated during the Obama administration. The withdrawal eliminated U.S. participation in international efforts to control Iran's nuclear program. The decision triggered renewed international tensions, sanctions, and uncertainty in Middle Eastern foreign policy.
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April 20, 2018 · 3,008 days ago
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On April 20, 2018, the Trump administration issued a determination allowing the Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere d'Armement (OCCAR), a European defense organization, to receive U.S. defense articles and services under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act. This determination expanded the eligibility of a multinational European defense entity to purchase or receive American military equipment and related services. The direct impact on Americans includes potential increased defense contractor sales to allied European nations through this joint organization.
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April 12, 2018 · 3,016 days ago
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President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-08172 on April 12, 2018, designating April 14 as Pan American Day and the week of April 8-14, 2018 as Pan American Week. The proclamation calls for recognition of the inter-American community and celebrates the nations of the Western Hemisphere. This is an annual ceremonial proclamation with no direct regulatory impact on Americans.
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April 4, 2018 · 3,024 days ago
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On April 4, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authorities under Section 3136 of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act. This delegation authorized specified executive branch officials to exercise powers related to defense matters as outlined in that section of the NDAA. The confirmed direct impact includes transfer of specific decision-making authority from the President to named officials within the Department of Defense and related agencies.
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April 4, 2018 · 3,024 days ago
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President Trump signed a notice on April 4, 2018, continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Somalia that was originally declared in 1992. The continuation extends federal emergency authorities related to Somalia for an additional year. The declaration enables the U.S. government to maintain certain sanctions, travel restrictions, and asset freezes targeting individuals and entities designated as threats related to Somalia.
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March 27, 2018 · 3,032 days ago
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On March 27, 2018, the Trump administration signed a notice continuing the national emergency declared in 2015 regarding significant malicious cyber-enabled activities originating from, or directed by, Russia. The continuation extends the emergency declaration that authorizes sanctions and restrictions on entities and individuals engaged in cyber attacks against U.S. infrastructure and institutions. The declaration remains in effect, allowing the executive branch to maintain existing cyber-related sanctions and take additional actions against designated cyber threat actors.
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March 27, 2018 · 3,032 days ago
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On March 27, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to South Sudan, originally declared in 2014. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes specific executive powers related to South Sudan policy. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions with designated South Sudanese entities and individuals, and affects U.S. foreign aid and diplomatic engagement with South Sudan.
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March 19, 2018 · 3,040 days ago
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President Trump signed Executive Order 13827 on March 19, 2018, imposing additional sanctions on Venezuela. The order prohibited U.S. persons and entities from purchasing, trading, or financing Venezuelan government bonds and specified gold transactions. The order directly affected American financial institutions and individuals engaged in Venezuelan financial markets by restricting their transaction options.
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March 12, 2018 · 3,047 days ago
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On March 12, 2018, the Trump administration issued Notice 2018-05340 continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran that was originally declared in 1995. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the President to maintain economic sanctions and other restrictions on Iran without Congressional approval. The declaration directly affects Americans through ongoing restrictions on trade with Iran, sanctions on Iranian entities, and related economic measures.