On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump continued to implement significant policy changes through executive orders and directives. Key actions included:
Foreign Policy:
- Declassification of Assassination Records: Signed Executive Order 14176, directing the declassification of documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This order aims to provide the public with greater transparency regarding these historical events. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization: Issued Executive Order 14175, initiating the process to designate Ansar Allah (the Houthis) from Yemen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under U.S. law. This designation aims to counter the group’s activities in the Red Sea region and its attacks on shipping lanes. (en.wikipedia.org)
Technology and Economy:
- Strengthening Leadership in Digital Financial Technology: Signed Executive Order 14178, titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” which revokes previous directives and prohibits the establishment, issuance, or promotion of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The order also establishes a group tasked with proposing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets within 180 days. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Enhancing Artificial Intelligence Leadership: Signed Executive Order 14179, titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” aiming to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI by revoking certain policies and establishing a plan to promote AI development free from ideological bias or social agendas. (en.wikipedia.org)
These actions reflect President Trump’s commitment to his campaign promises and a significant shift in U.S. policy across various sectors.