White House: Presidential Actions

Executive Order on National Security and Public Safety Threats

President Biden issued an Executive Order to protect national security and public safety from criminal actors, including foreign nationals with criminal histories. The order directs the Attorney General to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with access to criminal history record information (CHRI) and authorizes DHS to exchange CHRI with trusted foreign countries for border security and immigration purposes.

Executive Order Establishing America First Arms Transfer Strategy

President Biden has established the "America First Arms Transfer Strategy" via Executive Order 14269. This strategy aims to leverage US arms sales as a foreign policy tool to expand domestic production and industrial capacity, prioritizing American interests and strengthening the defense industrial base. The Secretary of War, in coordination with other agencies, must submit a prioritized sales catalog within 120 days.

Executive Order Modifies Duties on Imports from India

The President has issued an Executive Order modifying duties to address threats from the Russian Federation. Effective February 7, 2026, products of India will no longer be subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem duty previously imposed under Executive Order 14329. This modification is based on India's commitment to cease importing Russian oil and expand defense cooperation with the US.

Executive Order on National Defense and Clean Coal Power

President Biden issued an Executive Order to strengthen national defense by prioritizing clean coal power generation. The order directs the Department of War to enter into long-term power purchase agreements with coal-fired energy facilities to ensure reliable power for military installations and defense-industrial bases.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

The White House announced the nomination of several individuals to key positions within the US government, including US Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries, Ambassadors, and Commissioners. These nominations have been sent to the Senate for confirmation.