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The President has decided to continue the national emergency with respect to Iran for another year, after initially being declared on March 15, 1995. This decision is based on ongoing threats from Iran, including its development of missiles and support for terrorism, which continue to endanger U.S. national security and foreign policy. The emergency, first declared under Executive Order 12957, is separate from another emergency regarding Iran that started in 1979. This notice will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The President of the United States has established the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group within the Executive Office to address and monitor attempts by China to censor or intimidate people or companies in the U.S. The group will be led by National Security and Economic Council officials and include representatives from various U.S. governmental departments and agencies. It will meet at least twice a year to form and execute a strategy in line with laws and consult with various stakeholders. Regular reports about their findings and actions will be made to the President and Congress, with some information being publicly shared.

The proclamation "Religious Freedom Day, 2021," issued by former President Donald J. Trump, emphasizes the protection and promotion of religious freedom as a fundamental right. It highlights the efforts of his administration over the past four years to support religious liberty both domestically and internationally. The document addresses various actions taken to uphold the rights of individuals and religious organizations and calls on Americans to celebrate religious freedom. It commemorates January 16, 2021, as Religious Freedom Day, encouraging activities that honor the nation's heritage of religious liberty.

The proclamation announces the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States, and honors his legacy of public service and moral leadership. President Carter was celebrated for his work in promoting global peace, human rights, and various government initiatives, such as creating the Department of Energy and the Department of Education. President Biden expresses sorrow and directs that flags across the nation and at U.S. facilities abroad be flown at half-staff for 30 days to honor Carter. Additionally, January 9, 2025, is designated as a National Day of Mourning, inviting Americans and international communities to pay their respects.

The Proclamation 10144 issued by President Biden on February 1, 2021, revokes Proclamation 10139, which aimed to adjust the tariffs on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This decision maintains the existing tariffs from Proclamation 9704 to protect the U.S. aluminum industry, which is crucial for national security. While imports from the UAE had been reduced by 25% due to the tariffs and domestic production increased by 22% prior to the pandemic, the large volume of denied exclusion requests further justified the continuation of tariffs over introducing a new quota system.

The President of the United States issued an order to block the acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation due to concerns about national security. The order states that the companies involved must fully abandon this acquisition within 30 days unless an extension is granted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The companies must regularly report their compliance and efforts to abandon the merger to CFIUS. The President reserved the authority to issue further orders if necessary to protect national security.

The memorandum from the President outlines the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). If the current CEO is unable to fulfill their duties, officials such as the Director of Voice of America, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Management Officer are next in line to act as CEO. It also clarifies that individuals serving in an acting capacity cannot automatically become CEO and that the President has the authority to make exceptions if necessary. The memorandum emphasizes that it does not create any legal rights for individuals against the U.S. government.

In February 2025, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the month as Career and Technical Education Month. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of vocational training and technical education for strengthening the American workforce in an era of rapid technological advancement. It highlights the administration's commitment to investing in high-quality career training to prepare students and workers for the demands of the modern economy. The proclamation also reflects on past achievements, such as signing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, and promises future initiatives to boost innovation and economic growth.

The President has decided to extend the national emergency related to the situation in the West Bank for another year, beyond February 1, 2025. This emergency was first declared in early 2024 due to concerns over increased violence, forced displacements, and the destruction of property, which threaten peace and security in the region. These actions negatively impact U.S. foreign policy goals, including the two-state solution, and pose a risk to the security and stability of the broader Middle East. The notice has been sent to Congress and will be published in the Federal Register.

The Presidential Memorandum directs the declassification of certain materials related to the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation. The President determined that these materials should be declassified as much as possible while respecting the FBI's recommendation to keep crucial parts classified. The Attorney General is instructed to make the appropriate redactions and publish the document in the Federal Register. This decision does not allow for the release of materials protected by legal requirements or court orders.