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The President of the United States issued a memorandum establishing the order of succession for the position of Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality. If the Chairman cannot perform their duties, the roles will be filled in this order: Chief of Staff, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels (in the order they were appointed), Senior Directors (also in their appointment order), and the Associate Director for the National Environmental Policy Act. However, individuals serving in these roles temporarily cannot act as Chairman based on this memorandum. The President retains the right to change the order if needed, and a previous memorandum from September 6, 2019, regarding succession is revoked by this document.

The President has decided to continue the national emergency concerning Burma because the situation there still poses a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. This emergency was originally declared on February 10, 2021, following a coup where the military took control from Burma's elected government. The emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond February 10, 2025. This decision will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The Executive Order 14132, issued by the President, outlines adjustments to the pay rates of various federal positions. It sets new salary schedules for the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, and other specific positions including uniformed services and administrative law judges. Locality-based comparability payments will also be adjusted, with detailed schedules attached to the order. The new rates are to take effect starting January 1, 2025, and they replace a previous order from December 2023.

The President has announced the continuation of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, initially declared on March 13, 2020. This decision is based on the ongoing significant risk the pandemic poses to public health and safety in the United States. As per the National Emergencies Act, this emergency will remain in effect beyond March 1, 2021. The notice regarding this continuation will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

In Executive Order 14013, the President emphasizes the importance of the United States' role in resettling refugees and addressing the global refugee crisis. The order focuses on rebuilding and enhancing the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), ensuring it operates efficiently, fairly, and aligns with national values. It revokes previous policies that hindered refugee admissions and directs multiple government agencies to review current processes and improve refugee security vetting, welcome processes, and integration efforts. Additionally, the order highlights the impact of climate change on migration, asking for a comprehensive report on how it influences forced migration and resettlement.

The President has established the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force to address coercive economic practices, specifically by countries like China. This Task Force is part of the Executive Office and includes representatives from various government departments. Its mission is to develop strategies to counter such practices, with input from stakeholders, including the private sector and international partners. The Task Force is required to submit multiple reports to Congress over a set timeline, detailing their findings and recommendations.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum detailing the order of succession for officials in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) who can act as the Director if both the Director and Deputy Director are unable to serve. The order starts with the Chief of Staff, followed by the General Counsel, and continues through other key OPM positions. However, anyone currently serving in an acting capacity in these roles cannot automatically become the acting Director. The President also reserves the right to choose a different acting Director if needed, and this memorandum revokes a previous memorandum from December 10, 2020. The memo does not create any new legal rights for or against the government.

In a proclamation, President Donald J. Trump designated January 2021 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The President emphasized the United States' ongoing commitment to eradicating human trafficking, equipping survivors with vital support, and ensuring justice against traffickers. Initiatives highlighted include the launch of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and substantial funding increases for anti-trafficking efforts. The proclamation called upon all Americans to participate in efforts to end modern slavery.

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.

The memorandum from the President addresses a backlog in processing security clearances for Executive Office of the President personnel, which is preventing them from performing their duties. To address this issue, the President orders immediate granting of interim Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearances to certain personnel for up to six months. The White House Counsel is given authority to adjust this list and revoke clearances if necessary. This memorandum does not create any legal rights or benefits enforceable against the U.S. government.