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The Executive Order titled "One Voice for America's Foreign Relations" issued by the President establishes that all U.S. foreign policy must be directed under the President's authority. It mandates that officers and employees involved in foreign policy faithfully implement presidential directives, with failure to do so resulting in professional consequences. The Secretary of State is tasked with reforming key aspects of the Foreign Service, including recruitment and performance standards, to align with this directive. Additionally, the order emphasizes that it must be consistent with existing laws and does not create any new legal rights or benefits.

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 Executive Order 14161, titled "Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats," aims to enhance the security measures surrounding the admission of foreign nationals into the United States. Issued by the President, the order directs various agencies to strengthen vetting and screening processes to prevent individuals who pose security threats from entering or remaining in the country. It tasks the Secretary of State, along with other officials, to review and adjust current practices, ensuring potential threats are identified before admission and that current residents do not threaten American security or values. The order also emphasizes safeguarding the nation from foreign nationals seeking to undermine constitutional rights.

In a memorandum dated January 13, 2021, the President of the United States delegated authority to the Secretary of State. This delegation allows the Secretary to decide if it's crucial for national security to sell up to $6.8 million worth of cluster munitions technology to South Korea. The decision can be made without considering other legal restrictions related to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also instructed that this authority be published in the Federal Register.

The memorandum dated January 24, 2025, involves a decision by the President to revoke an earlier memorandum from January 28, 2021, concerning international health policies, and to reinstate a policy from January 23, 2017, known as The Mexico City Policy. This policy requires that U.S. government funds for global health assistance will not support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is instructed to ensure that these guidelines are enforced when providing global health funds.

The document is a notice from the State Department regarding the organization known as Palestinian Islamic Jihad. After reviewing relevant records and consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, decided to maintain the designation of this group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This decision was made because the conditions that led to the initial designation have not changed, and it is deemed necessary for the national security of the United States. The notice was published in the Federal Register.

The Executive Order 14203, issued by former President Donald J. Trump, imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order is in response to what the U.S. government views as illegitimate actions by the ICC, including investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, despite neither country recognizing ICC jurisdiction. As part of these sanctions, the order blocks property and assets and restricts entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families when deemed a threat to U.S. interests. It declares a national emergency to address these issues and mandates further actions and reporting by relevant U.S. departments.

The President issued a determination stating there is enough oil available from countries other than Iran to allow for a significant reduction in purchasing Iranian oil. This decision is based on reports from the Energy Information Administration and considers global economic conditions, increased oil production by other nations, and strategic reserves. The Secretary of State is tasked with publishing this determination in the Federal Register. This action aligns with Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012.

The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, has reviewed evidence and worked with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to determine that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its aliases meet the criteria of a foreign terrorist organization under U.S. law. This decision means that Harakat Sawa'd Misr and its various names are officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization according to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department published a Delegation of Authority signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on January 10, 2025. This document delegates authority to Rafik Mansour, allowing him to perform the duties originally assigned to the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs. The delegation is authorized by various laws and will be effective from January 17, 2025, until a new Assistant Secretary takes office. This step ensures continuity in the Department's functions related to educational and cultural affairs.