National Security
Executive orders on defense, intelligence, and national security matters.
127 executive ordersCombating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens
This executive order directs federal agencies to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting American citizens, including coordinated efforts to disrupt transnational criminal organizations, establish victim restoration programs, and engage with foreign governments to increase enforcement cooperation.
Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
This executive order continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for imports into the United States, requiring customs duties to be collected on shipments regardless of value or origin. The suspension applies to all shipments except those covered by specific national security exemptions, with particular provisions for international postal shipments.
Ending Certain Tariff Actions
This executive order terminates additional tariffs that were imposed under emergency powers on imports from multiple countries including Canada, Mexico, China, Venezuela, Brazil, Russia, Cuba, and Iran. The order ends the collection of these tariffs while keeping the underlying national emergency declarations in place and preserving other trade measures.
Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate- Based Herbicides
This executive order declares elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides to be critical to national defense and delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Defense Production Act to ensure adequate domestic supplies of these materials for both military and agricultural purposes.
Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet
This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize and support coal power generation as a national defense and energy infrastructure priority, characterizing coal as a 'clean' energy source essential to U.S. national security and grid stability.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran
This executive order authorizes the imposition of additional tariffs (up to 25 percent) on goods imported into the United States from countries that directly or indirectly purchase, import, or acquire goods or services from Iran. The order invokes existing national emergency declarations regarding Iran dating back to 1995 and designates the Secretary of Commerce to identify which countries trade with Iran, with the Secretary of State determining the appropriate tariff level.
Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy
This executive order establishes an "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" to use military equipment sales and transfers as tools of foreign policy while expanding domestic weapons production capacity. It directs federal agencies to streamline arms sales processes, create a prioritized catalog of systems for allied countries to purchase, and coordinate efforts to increase foreign military purchases of American-made defense products.
Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This executive order removes a 25% tariff on imports from India that was previously imposed in August 2025 due to India's importation of Russian oil. The removal is based on India's commitment to stop importing Russian energy, purchase U.S. energy products, and expand defense cooperation with the United States.
Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and Its Citizens From Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats
This executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to access criminal history records maintained by the Department of Justice for immigration screening and vetting purposes, and authorizes DHS to exchange felony conviction records with foreign governments that are Visa Waiver Program countries or trusted allies, subject to reciprocal agreements with privacy protections.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba
This executive order declares a national emergency regarding Cuban government actions and policies, citing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. It authorizes the imposition of additional tariffs on imports from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.
Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters
This executive order directs federal agencies to establish regulations that preempt California state and local building permitting processes in Los Angeles wildfire-affected areas, allowing federally-funded reconstruction projects to proceed under federal oversight and self-certification by builders rather than local permits. The order asserts that state and local governments have impeded reconstruction efforts and places responsibility with federal agencies to expedite rebuilding by bypassing local approval requirements.
Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
This executive order extends the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council until March 25, 2026. The council was originally established to assess FEMA's operations and functions. The Secretary of Homeland Security is designated to perform presidential functions related to the council under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.