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October 16, 2018 · 2,829 days ago
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On October 16, 2018, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2018-23050 delegating authority under Section 1604(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This memorandum transferred specified powers to designated executive branch officials. The confirmed direct impact involves the exercise of delegated defense-related authorities by executive officials under the McCain NDAA provisions.
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September 28, 2018 · 2,847 days ago
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On September 28, 2018, the Trump administration issued Presidential Determination 2018-23245 under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008. This determination exempted certain countries from restrictions that would otherwise limit U.S. military aid and arms sales due to their use of child soldiers. The determination directly affected the flow of military assistance to nations identified as using child soldiers in armed conflict.
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September 20, 2018 · 2,855 days ago
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Executive Order 13849 was signed on September 20, 2018, authorizing implementation of sanctions identified in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The order directed the Treasury Department and State Department to impose sanctions on individuals and entities designated under CAATSA authorities. The confirmed direct impact included financial restrictions on sanctioned Russian, Iranian, and North Korean entities and individuals, affecting American companies' ability to conduct business with these designated parties.
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September 19, 2018 · 2,856 days ago
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On September 19, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. The continuation extended authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act related to terrorism designations and financial sanctions. The direct effect on Americans includes the ongoing ability of the executive branch to designate individuals and entities as terrorists and impose financial restrictions without Congressional approval for each designation.
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September 11, 2018 · 2,864 days ago
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On September 11, 2018, the Trump administration issued a presidential determination identifying countries designated as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries under the Foreign Assistance Act. This determination established eligibility criteria for U.S. foreign aid and narcotics-related assistance based on drug production and trafficking activity. The determination directly affected foreign aid allocations and counternarcotics funding to identified countries.
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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, 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 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.