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June 11, 2020 · 2,134 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 11, 2020, President Trump signed a notice continuing the national emergency declared with respect to actions and policies of certain members of the government of Belarus and other persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. The continuation extends the existing emergency declaration, maintaining sanctions and restrictions related to Belarus. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions with designated Belarusian entities and individuals, and limitations on certain imports from Belarus.
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June 13, 2019 · 2,498 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 13, 2019, the Trump administration continued a national emergency declaration regarding actions and policies of certain members of the Belarusian government and other persons undermining democratic processes in Belarus. The continuation extended the existing emergency declaration, maintaining sanctions and restrictions related to Belarus. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on transactions with designated Belarusian individuals and entities, and limitations on travel and financial dealings involving those targeted by the emergency declaration.
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August 6, 2018 · 2,809 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
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 10, 2018 · 2,836 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On July 10, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13842, which established an exception to federal competitive examining rules for certain positions within the United States Marshals Service at the Department of Justice. The order allows the Marshals Service to appoint individuals to specified positions without following standard competitive civil service procedures. This changes the hiring process for affected positions within the federal law enforcement agency.
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December 20, 2017 · 3,038 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13817 on December 20, 2017, directing the federal government to develop a strategy to ensure secure and reliable domestic supplies of critical minerals essential to national security and economic competitiveness. The order required the Department of the Interior and other agencies to identify critical minerals, assess supply vulnerabilities, and reduce reliance on foreign sources through expedited permitting and domestic production initiatives. The confirmed direct impact includes streamlined environmental review processes for mining projects and increased federal focus on domestic mineral extraction.
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December 4, 2017 · 3,054 days ago
🌍 Environment
On December 4, 2017, President Trump signed Proclamation 2017-26714, which reduced the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah from 1.9 million acres to 1.3 million acres, removing approximately 600,000 acres from federal protection. The action opened previously protected lands to potential mining, energy development, and other extraction activities. The reduction directly affected land management in Utah and changed access and development possibilities on federally managed public lands.
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June 13, 2017 · 3,228 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 13, 2017, the Trump administration issued a Notice continuing the national emergency declaration regarding actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Belarus aimed at undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. The continuation extended the existing emergency declaration, maintaining sanctions and restrictions related to Belarus. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions with designated Belarusian entities and individuals, and limitations on business operations involving Belarus.