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July 23, 2020 · 2,092 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 23, 2020, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Mali, originally declared in 2017. The continuation extended the emergency declaration, which authorizes the executive branch to take emergency actions related to the situation in Mali without standard congressional appropriations procedures. The direct impact on Americans includes potential deployment of military resources and authorization for emergency spending related to Mali operations without requiring separate congressional approval.
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July 14, 2020 · 2,101 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 14, 2020, President Trump signed Executive Order 13936 directing the Secretary of State to begin the process of eliminating Hong Kong's special trade status under U.S. law. The order suspended Hong Kong's preferential trade treatment, including exemptions from tariffs applied to mainland China. The direct effect was the application of higher tariffs to Hong Kong imports beginning September 25, 2020, increasing costs for U.S. importers and businesses sourcing goods from Hong Kong.
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April 3, 2020 · 2,203 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On April 3, 2020, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Somalia, originally declared in 1992. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the federal government to take emergency actions related to Somalia without requiring standard Congressional appropriations procedures. The direct impact on Americans includes potential deployment of military resources and emergency funding allocations related to Somalia policy without standard legislative review.
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March 30, 2020 · 2,207 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On March 30, 2020, the Trump administration signed a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities, originally declared in 2015. The continuation extends the emergency powers and authorities related to cyber threats without expiration. The direct impact on Americans includes continued government authority to respond to and restrict cyber activities deemed malicious, affecting cybersecurity policy and potential sanctions on foreign actors.
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July 26, 2019 · 2,455 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On July 26, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13882, blocking property and suspending entry of certain persons contributing to the situation in Mali. The order authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to block assets within U.S. jurisdiction of designated individuals and entities, and the Secretary of State to deny visa issuance and revoke visas for targeted persons. The confirmed direct effect is that designated individuals and entities cannot access U.S. financial systems or property, and designated individuals are barred from entering the United States.
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April 10, 2019 · 2,562 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
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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March 26, 2019 · 2,577 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On March 26, 2019, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to significant malicious cyber-enabled activities, originally declared in 2015. The continuation extends the emergency powers and authorities related to responding to cyber threats against U.S. infrastructure and systems. The declaration allows the government to maintain emergency authorities for cyber incident response without requiring new Congressional approval.
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April 4, 2018 · 2,933 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
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 · 2,941 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
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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September 24, 2017 · 3,125 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On September 24, 2017, President Trump signed Proclamation 9645, which implemented enhanced vetting procedures for nationals from eight countries designated as presenting heightened terrorism or public-safety risks. The proclamation suspended entry of citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, Venezuela, and Myanmar for varying periods and required stricter documentation and security checks. The order affected visa processing and travel authorization for nationals of these countries attempting to enter the United States.