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The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2025, as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of both Greek and American democracy. This day commemorates the Greek struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire, which began on March 25, 1821. The proclamation highlights the historical and cultural ties between Greece and the United States, emphasizing shared values of democracy and freedom. It also notes the strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in areas like defense and diplomacy.

The Executive Office of the President issued Executive Order 14016, revoking Executive Order 13801, which was about expanding apprenticeships in America. The order instructs government officials to review and potentially rescind any related policies or positions created under the previous order, in line with the law. It clarifies that this change should not interfere with the legal authority of government agencies or impact budgetary processes. Additionally, it states that the order does not create any legal rights for parties against the U.S. government.

In this proclamation dated January 19, 2021, President Donald J. Trump announces an adjustment in the import policy for aluminum from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proclamation follows an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce, who concluded that aluminum imports from certain countries, including the UAE, posed a threat to U.S. national security. After negotiations, the U.S. and the UAE agreed on a quota system to control aluminum imports, allowing for removal of the UAE from a previous 10% tariff. This change is meant to stabilize domestic production and prevent excess imports, while ongoing monitoring will ensure national security interests are maintained.

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued Proclamation 10880 on January 2, 2025, to amend two previous proclamations about marine national monuments. Proclamation 8336, which originally established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument in 2009, and Proclamation 9173, which expanded the area in 2014, are being updated. The name of both the Monument and its Expansion is being changed to the "Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument." This change is made to better acknowledge the cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples and communities of the Pacific Islands.

In the proclamation titled "Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week, 2024," President Joseph R. Biden Jr. emphasizes the United States' dedication to upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. The proclamation celebrates the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and highlights achievements such as the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture. President Biden reaffirms his administration's commitment to social justice, equality, and democracy and urges Americans to honor Human Rights Day and Week with appropriate activities.

The Executive Order 14133 mandates that all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government will be closed on January 9, 2025, to honor James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. However, agency heads can decide if specific offices need to stay open for important reasons like national security or public need, and some employees may be required to work. The day will be treated like a standard government holiday for pay and leave purposes. The Office of Personnel Management will oversee the implementation of this directive.

The Executive Order 14199 directs the United States to withdraw from and stop funding certain United Nations organizations, including the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The President has instructed a review to evaluate the United States' involvement in UNESCO and other international organizations, focusing on whether they align with U.S. interests. The order emphasizes stopping financial contributions to these groups and mandates a review of international commitments to determine if they conflict with U.S. goals. The Secretary of State is required to communicate these changes to the relevant UN bodies.

The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

The Executive Order 14243, published under the title "Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos," aims to improve the efficiency of government operations by removing barriers to data sharing among federal agencies. It mandates Agency Heads to facilitate access to unclassified data for federal officials, promote sharing between agencies, and assess current regulations that may hinder this process. The order instructs agencies to review their policies on classified information to ensure data isn't unnecessarily restricted. These efforts seek to prevent duplication and improve the government's ability to detect and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

The Executive Order establishes the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to coordinate policies and efforts involving community-serving organizations, both faith-based and secular. This office, supported by the Domestic Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement, aims to improve the effectiveness of these organizations in delivering services alongside federal, state, and local governments, while respecting constitutional commitments related to religion. The order also updates and amends previous executive orders to reflect this new initiative and revokes Executive Order 13831, which dealt with a similar subject.