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  • 2024-29312 — Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:89 FR 99691
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The President of the United States has issued a memorandum that delegates authority to the Secretary of State. This authority allows the Secretary to decide if providing up to $35 million in aid to Ukraine is important for U.S. security interests, bypassing certain laws. This delegation is made under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The President told the Secretary of State they can decide if giving $35 million to Ukraine is really important for keeping the U.S. safe, even if some rules usually say no. But, there are worries because nobody explained how or why it's important, and how the money should be used, which could cause problems.

  • 2025-01952 — America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8337
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Executive Order 14150, titled "America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State," is issued by the President to direct U.S. foreign policy to prioritize American interests and citizens. The order instructs the Secretary of State to adjust the Department of State’s policies and operations to align with this "America First" approach. It clarifies that the order should not affect existing legal authorities or create enforceable rights. The implementation of the order must comply with applicable law and is dependent on available funding.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a rule saying that the people who decide how America talks to other countries should always think about what is best for the people who live in America first. But the rule doesn’t tell them exactly how to do this or how to check if they’re doing it right.

  • 2021-00608 — In the Matter of the Designation of Harakat Sawa'd Misr (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3228
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has officially labeled a group called Harakat Sawa'd Misr as dangerous, like a bad guys club, so they can take special action against them, but they didn't explain all the reasons or what might happen next.

  • 2021-02251 — Presidential Determination on the Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 7789
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided there is enough oil from places other than Iran, so countries can buy less oil from Iran. This means that if people use less Iranian oil, it might make a safer world, and important government workers will tell everyone about this plan.

  • 2025-02504 — Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 9275
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a rule saying the U.S. will stop being part of and giving money to some groups in the United Nations, like those that help with human rights and refugee support, because he thinks they don't match what the U.S. wants. The Secretary of State has to tell these groups about the changes and check if other international memberships fit with U.S. goals.

  • 2025-00260 — Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 1023
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The President of the United States has issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Secretary of State. This authority permits the Secretary to direct the use of up to $571.3 million in defense goods and services, and military training from the Department of Defense, to support Taiwan. This memorandum is to be officially recorded in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has given the Secretary of State permission to use money from the military to help Taiwan by sending them things like military equipment and training. But the document doesn't explain why Taiwan needs this help or how it might affect the U.S. military's resources.

  • 2025-02841 — One Voice for America's Foreign Relations
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 9831
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wrote new rules saying only the President can decide how the U.S. talks to other countries, and everyone who works on this must follow what the President says, or they might get in trouble; but, this doesn't change any laws or give anyone new rights.

  • 2021-00618 — Review of the Designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (and Other Aliases)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3227
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. State Department has decided to keep calling a group called Palestinian Islamic Jihad a "bad guy group" that they believe is dangerous, and they think this is important for keeping the country safe. They checked with some other important people in the government before deciding this.

  • 2021-00600 — Review and Amendment of the Designation of ISIL-Sinai Province (and Other Aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3227
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The State Department has decided to keep the group known as ISIL-Sinai Province labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The review, conducted with input from the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, concluded that the group's activities and threat level have not changed significantly. Additionally, several new aliases for the group, including ISIS-Sinai Province and Wilayat Sayna, have been officially recognized and added to the designation. This determination, signed by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, will be published in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has decided to continue calling a group, known as ISIL-Sinai Province, a "bad guy" group because they still do dangerous things, and they've added new names for this group to make sure everyone knows who they're talking about.

  • 2021-02377 — Report to Congress Pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13 NDAA)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8473
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, also known as the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012, requires the Secretary of State to report every 180 days about Iran's use of certain materials. This report, covering the period from July 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, found that Iran is not using the specified materials for exchanges but is listing gold as part of its assets and that Iran's construction sector is influenced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Additionally, certain materials are connected with Iran's nuclear and military programs.

    Simple Explanation

    The report says that every six months, the U.S. checks if Iran is using certain materials, like metals and software, for trades or for its government money and if Iran's powerful group, the IRGC, controls parts of their economy. They found that Iran isn't trading these materials but is using gold as part of its money, and the IRGC is involved in construction. Some materials are linked to Iran's nuclear and military activities.

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