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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 President of the United States has decided to continue the national emergency regarding the global illicit drug trade for another year. This decision stems from the ongoing threat posed by the trafficking of drugs like fentanyl, which is linked to a high number of deaths and non-fatal overdoses. Drug trafficking organizations continue to endanger national security and public safety. The continuation of the national emergency initiated by Executive Order 14059 in December 2021 will be in effect until December 2024.

The Executive Order 14005, titled "Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers," aims to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes purchasing goods and services produced in America to support American businesses and workers. It establishes the Made in America Office within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review waivers from this policy. The order also focuses on transparency and accountability in federal procurement, promoting the enforcement of existing "Buy American" laws, and revising regulations to strengthen these policies. Additionally, it revokes and supersedes certain past executive orders that are inconsistent with its objectives.

The Executive Order 13992, issued by the President, aims to grant more flexibility to government agencies in dealing with national priorities like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change. It revokes several previous executive orders that were considered obstacles to effective federal regulation. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget and heads of agencies to rescind relevant policies or rules, or at least provide exemptions, under these revoked orders. It also clarifies that the order does not create any new legal rights for individuals against the government.

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, identified as Executive Order 14146, partially revokes certain sections of a previous order, Executive Order 13961, which was related to federal mission resilience. Specifically, sections 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 of Executive Order 13961 are revoked, while the remaining sections are renumbered and amended. The changes do not affect existing legal authority or create any new rights or legal claims against the United States or its entities. This order ensures implementation is in line with existing laws and available budget.

The document from the Executive Office of the President announces that the national emergency concerning Libya, first declared on February 25, 2011, will continue beyond February 25, 2021. This continuation is necessary because the situation in Libya still poses a threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. The emergency was initially declared due to actions by Colonel Muammar Qadhafi and his associates that threatened Libya's stability and involved violence against civilians. The aim is to protect Libyan state assets from misappropriation and support national reconciliation efforts.

President Biden issued Executive Order 13983, which revokes Executive Order 13770. This order, initially put in place on January 28, 2017, required ethics commitments from Executive Branch appointees. The revocation is effective as of noon on January 20, 2021, meaning that neither current nor former employees are bound by those commitments after this time. The order also clarifies that it should not interfere with existing legal authority or create new legal rights.

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued Proclamation 10890 on January 31, 2025, announcing February 2025 as National Black History Month. This proclamation honors the vital role black Americans have played in shaping the nation's history, highlighting notable figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Tiger Woods. The President calls on all Americans, including public officials and educators, to observe the month with suitable programs and activities that celebrate these contributions.

The Executive Order titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship aims to protect the free speech rights of American citizens by preventing the Federal Government from censoring speech, particularly on online platforms. It mandates that no government officer, employee, or agent should engage in or support actions that infringe upon these rights. The order directs the Attorney General to investigate past government activities that might have violated these principles and report back with recommendations. It clarifies that the order should not interfere with legal authorities and does not offer any new legal rights to individuals.