Cybersecurity
Presidential Executive Orders
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January 20, 2025 (W.H. Link) - The order asserts that the previous administration implemented unpopular and harmful practices, including embedding "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) into Federal institutions, which it claims undermines merit and equality. It criticizes open border policies for straining resources and climate policies for driving inflation and overregulation. Relevant executive orders revoked include:
Executive Order 14139 of January 3, 2025 (Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of the National Cyber Director).
The order mandates the immediate termination of Federal implementation of "unlawful and radical DEI ideology" by agency heads (SEE RELATED EXECUTIVE ORDER). It further directs the Directors of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC) and National Economic Council (NEC) to review actions taken under previous administration directives, recommending within 45 days which should be rescinded, replaced, or amended to "enhance American prosperity." Additionally, the National Security Advisor (NSA) must review all National Security Memoranda (NSMs) issued between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025, to identify any harm to national security, domestic resilience, or American values, and provide recommendations for rescission within the same timeframe.
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March 6, 2025 (W.H. Link) - The order establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile to manage government-held digital assets. Recognizing Bitcoin’s fixed supply and security, the policy aims to position the U.S. strategically in the digital financial system. The Treasury Department will oversee custodial accounts for BTC and other digital assets obtained through forfeiture or penalties, ensuring they are retained as national reserves. Agencies must review and report their holdings within 30 days, transferring assets to the respective reserves where applicable. The Treasury and Commerce Secretaries will develop acquisition strategies for BTC that do not increase taxpayer costs. Government digital assets cannot be sold except under legal or law enforcement circumstances. Within 60 days, the Treasury must assess legal and investment considerations for managing the reserves. A full accounting of all government-held digital assets must also be submitted within 30 days. The order ensures compliance with existing laws and does not create enforceable rights.