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November 29, 2018 · 2,742 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 29, 2018, the Trump administration signed Memorandum 2018-27694 delegating authority under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This delegation authorized the Secretary of State to exercise specified powers related to foreign assistance determinations and actions. The confirmed direct impact was the transfer of decision-making authority over certain foreign aid determinations from the President to the Secretary of State.
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November 29, 2018 · 2,742 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 29, 2018, President Trump signed Presidential Determination 2018-27696, assessing foreign governments' efforts to combat human trafficking. The determination identifies countries not meeting minimum standards for eliminating trafficking and can affect U.S. foreign aid eligibility. Countries identified may face restrictions on non-humanitarian, non-trade-related foreign assistance unless granted a waiver.
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November 27, 2018 · 2,744 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 27, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13851, which blocked property and assets of individuals and entities deemed to be contributing to the situation in Nicaragua. The order authorized the Treasury Department to identify, designate, and freeze assets of targeted persons within U.S. jurisdiction. Americans with financial holdings, business interests, or transactions involving designated individuals or entities faced asset freezes and transaction prohibitions.
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November 26, 2018 · 2,745 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 26, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authorities granted under Section 1757 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Section 1757 addresses the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and its authority to review foreign transactions. The delegation transferred specified presidential authorities to Cabinet secretaries and agency heads to expedite review of foreign investment transactions affecting U.S. national security.
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November 16, 2018 · 2,755 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 16, 2018, the Trump administration issued a notice continuing the national emergency declaration with respect to Burundi, originally declared in 2015. The continuation extends the emergency status and associated authorities regarding the situation in Burundi. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on transactions with designated Burundian entities and individuals, visa denials, and asset freezes as determined by the Treasury and State Departments under emergency powers.
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November 16, 2018 · 2,755 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-25766 on November 16, 2018, designating the week of November 18-24, 2018 as National Family Week. The proclamation calls for recognition and celebration of the American family. As a proclamation, it carries no statutory force and creates no new policy, programs, or direct obligations on federal agencies or Americans.
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November 9, 2018 · 2,762 days ago
🗽 Immigration
On November 9, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 10780, which suspended the entry of certain aliens arriving at or between U.S. ports of entry on the southern border and required asylum applicants to present themselves at official ports of entry. The proclamation effectively redirected asylum seekers away from between-port crossings, creating additional barriers to asylum processing. The confirmed effect was a reduction in asylum applications processed between ports and increased processing pressure at official ports of entry.
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November 9, 2018 · 2,762 days ago
📚 Education
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-25126 on November 9, 2018, designating a week in November as National Apprenticeship Week. The proclamation calls attention to registered apprenticeship programs and encourages participation in apprenticeships as a workforce development pathway. The proclamation has no direct regulatory effect on Americans but serves as a recognition of apprenticeship programs.
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November 8, 2018 · 2,763 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-25046 on November 8, 2018, designating November 9 as World Freedom Day. The proclamation commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. It has no direct operational impact on Americans but serves as an official government recognition and observance designation.
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November 8, 2018 · 2,763 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On November 8, 2018, the Trump administration signed a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran, originally declared in 1979. The continuation extends all authorities and measures associated with the Iran emergency declaration for an additional year. The renewal maintains existing sanctions, export controls, and regulatory restrictions on Iran-related transactions affecting American businesses, financial institutions, and individuals engaged in Iran trade.