National Security & Defense

The National Security & Defense section addresses key issues related to military operations, border security, defense against foreign adversaries, and the restructuring of US intelligence agencies to prioritize national security and address emerging threats. Asterisked executive orders are currently or have been challenged in court. Our legal challenge tracker provides daily updates on their respective statuses.

• Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security: Directs U.S. agencies to accelerate AI innovation while strengthening cybersecurity and national security by coordinating with industry. (6/2)
• Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy: Blocks ownership and interests in property, restricts transactions and travel, and authorizes financial sanctions against individuals and entities linked to the Cuban government, human rights abuses, corruption, or sectors of the Cuban economy deemed threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. (5/1)
• Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Philips County, Montana, Between the United States and Canada: Grants Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC permission, subject to federal oversight and conditions, to construct, operate, and maintain a cross-border pipeline in Montana for transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada. (4/30)
• Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity: President determined that expanding U.S. electric grid infrastructure, equipment manufacturing, and related supply chains is essential to national defense and, under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, authorized expedited federal financial and procurement actions while waiving certain statutory requirements. (4/20)
• Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy Related Infrastructure: The President determined that expanding the domestic development, manufacturing, and deployment of large scale energy and energy related infrastructure is essential to national defense and, under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, authorized expedited federal financial and procurement actions while waiving certain statutory requirements during the declared national energy emergency. (4/20)
• Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, and Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity: President determined that expanding U.S. natural gas and liquefied natural gas transmission, processing, storage, and export capacity is essential to national defense and allied energy security and, under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, authorized expedited federal financial and procurement actions while waiving certain statutory requirements. (4/20)
• Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity: President determined that strengthening U.S. coal supply chains and coal fired baseload power generation is essential to national defense and, under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, authorized expedited federal financial and procurement actions while waiving certain statutory requirements to address energy reliability shortfalls during the declared national energy emergency. (4/20)
• Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity: President determined that expanding domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity is essential to U.S. national defense and, under the Defense Production Act, authorized federal financial and procurement actions while waiving certain statutory requirements to quickly address energy supply vulnerabilities during the declared national emergency. (4/20)
• Presidential Determination Concerning the Air Force's Jet Fighter Training Operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada: The U.S. Air Force's jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada are exempt for one year (April 20, 2026–April 20, 2027) from federal, state, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements under the Clean Water Act. (4/20)
• Liberating the Department of Homeland Security from the Democrat-Caused Shutdown: Declares the lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding an emergency compromising national security and orders to use legally available funds to pay DHS employees missed during the shutdown. (4/3)
• Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States: Concludes that imports of patented pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients pose a national security risk and responds by imposing steep Section 232 tariffs—up to 100 percent. (4/2)
• Adjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act: Amends prior delegations under the Defense Production Act to allow both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy to independently exercise certain authorities and when to seek presidential approval. (3/13)
• Commitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity: Declares the U.S. commitment to dismantle criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere by coordinating with allies, cutting off their territory and financing, and training partner militaries using all lawful resources. (3/7)
• Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens: Establishes U.S. policy to protect Americans by coordinating law enforcement, diplomacy, international pressure, and victim support to prevent, disrupt, and dismantle foreign criminal networks engaged in cyber-enabled fraud and related predatory activities. (3/6)
• Strengthening United States National Defense with America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet: Asserts that coal-fired power is essential to U.S. national defense and grid reliability. (2/11)
• Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation: Removes the 25 percent tariff on Indian imports because India committed to stop importing Russian oil, align more closely with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. (2/6)
• Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy: Establishes an “America First” arms transfer strategy that uses U.S. weapons sales as a foreign policy and economic tool to prioritize American interests. (2/6)
• Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and Its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats: Directs the Department of Homeland Security to maximize access to federal criminal history records and expand reciprocal information-sharing with trusted foreign governments. (2/6)
• Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran: Authorizes imposing additional tariffs on imports from countries that continue to purchase Iranian goods. (2/6)
• Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba: Declares a national emergency over Cuba’s actions, citing security threats, support for hostile states and terrorist groups, and human-rights abuses, and authorizing the United States to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba as a means of addressing that threat. (1/29)
• Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Directed negotiations and potential trade measures to reduce U.S. reliance on, imported processed critical minerals. (1/14)
• Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products into the United States: The United States, citing national security risks from heavy reliance on imported semiconductors and related equipment, is immediately imposing a 25% tariff on certain advanced chips. (1/14)
• Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People: Declares a national emergency and prohibits any judicial process against Venezuelan government oil funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts. (1/9)
• Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States: Directs all U.S. executive departments and agencies to immediately withdraw from and end support for a long list of international organizations, conventions, and treaties. (1/7)
• Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting: Directs U.S. defense contractors to prioritize timely and high-quality production for the military over investor profits. (1/7)
• Regarding the Acquisition of Certain Assets of EMCORE Corporation by HieFo Corporation: Orders HieFo Corporation to divest all interests in the Emcore Corporation’s digital chip and wafer businesses due to national security concerns. (1/2)

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Last updated 6/12/2026