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The Department of State has added one or more individuals to the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they meet the legal criteria set by an Executive Order targeting harmful activities by the Russian government. As a result, their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American citizens are generally not allowed to do business with them. For more information, individuals can check the SDN List on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

In this Executive Order titled Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education, the President outlines steps to overhaul the accreditation process for higher education institutions. The goal is to ensure that colleges and universities deliver quality education without engaging in unlawful discriminatory practices, such as those related to "diversity, equity, and inclusion" standards. The order mandates that the Secretary of Education, along with other federal officials, hold accreditors accountable for any violations of federal law, promote student-focused accreditation, and improve the accreditation system to be more efficient and competitive. The order emphasizes the need for academic programs to provide high value and good student outcomes while preventing discrimination and unnecessary burdens.

The Executive Order titled Protecting Second Amendment Rights seeks to ensure that the American people's right to keep and bear arms is upheld as a fundamental liberty. By the President's directive, the Attorney General has been tasked to review government actions from 2021 to 2025, focusing on any that may infringe on Second Amendment rights and propose a plan to protect them. This includes examining regulations related to firearms and existing litigation positions. The order is to be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and available funding, and it does not establish any new legal rights.

In this Executive Order, the President has decided to temporarily pause the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to boost American economic and national security. Over the next 180 days, the Attorney General will review current policies related to FCPA investigations and enforcement, stopping new FCPA actions unless exceptions are deemed necessary. During this time, existing investigations will also be evaluated to ensure that FCPA enforcement is within appropriate boundaries, aligning with U.S. foreign policy and economic interests. The Attorney General is tasked with updating guidelines and can extend this review period if needed.

The Executive Order designates English as the official language of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of a unified society where everyone can communicate in a common language, while still valuing the multilingual heritage of Americans. The order revokes Executive Order 13166, which aimed to improve access to services for those with limited English proficiency, but allows agencies to continue providing services in other languages if needed. It also mandates the Attorney General to update guidance related to this change, ensuring it aligns with existing laws.

President has issued an Executive Order to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute, which was established over 50 years ago to provide leadership training for government officials. The President believes that this institute contributes to a bureaucracy that doesn't benefit American families and wants to refocus the government on serving taxpayers. The order directs the Office of Personnel Management to take the necessary steps to close the institute and revokes earlier documents that mandated its existence. This order aims to shift government priorities towards direct benefit to citizens while ensuring it complies with existing laws and available funding.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury has removed specific names from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals had their property and interests blocked under sanctions related to the West Bank. This change follows an Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, which revoked a previous order from February 1, 2024, that had imposed the sanctions. As a result of this action, the affected individuals' assets are no longer blocked.

The Executive Order titled "Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service" seeks to enhance the use of probationary and trial periods for newly hired Federal employees. The order mandates that agencies must actively decide whether to keep these employees based on their performance and if their employment benefits the public interest before their appointment is finalized. This reform aims to ensure that only competent employees are given tenure. The order introduces new rules, including a Civil Service Rule XI, and requires agency leaders to confirm that an employee's continued employment promotes the public good.

The executive order titled "Building the National Garden of American Heroes" aims to establish a National Garden featuring statues of significant American figures as a response to recent acts of vandalism against historical monuments. It amends a previous order by including a comprehensive list of individuals to be honored and outlines the task force's responsibilities in selecting a site and constructing the garden. The order also mandates funding from the Department of the Interior and urges art and humanities councils to allocate discretionary funds for commissioning statues. Additionally, an annual report is required to track the garden's progress until it is fully established.

The Executive Order establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile to strategically manage the U.S. government's holdings of digital assets like Bitcoin. The Treasury Department will oversee these reserves, using Bitcoin obtained through legal means such as forfeiture. The order prohibits selling these assets unless it's legally required or benefits crime victims, law enforcement, or is shared with state and local agencies. The Treasury is also tasked with evaluating the legal and investment aspects of managing these digital assets, ensuring they are handled responsibly without burdening taxpayers.