8/15/2025 What has Trump done in the past 14 days in a nutshell.

Here are the key actions taken by President Donald Trump in the past two weeks (August 1–15, 2025)

🇺🇸 Domestic Policy

1. Federal Control of Washington, D.C. Police

On August 11, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia,” directing the mobilization of the District of Columbia National Guard to active service. This move was justified as a response to what the administration described as an “epidemic of crime” in the nation’s capital. The deployment includes 800 National Guard troops and represents a significant assertion of federal authority over local law enforcement. The White House+1Reuters+2The Times of India+2

2. Executive Orders on Competition and Trade

On August 13, President Trump signed several executive orders aimed at enhancing U.S. competitiveness and addressing trade relations:The White House

• Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry: This executive order seeks to foster competition and substantially increase commercial space launch activities by 2030 through streamlined licensing and permitting processes. New York Post+9Holland & Knight+9Office of Space Commerce+9

• Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience: This order directs federal agencies to fill the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve, aiming to strengthen the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The White House+2The White House+2

• Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates with China: In response to ongoing trade discussions with China, this executive order adjusts tariff rates to reflect the current state of negotiations. The White House

3. Executive Order on Fair Banking

On August 7, President Trump signed the “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” executive order. This directive mandates federal agencies to address the issue of “debanking,” which involves the denial or termination of financial services based on political views, religious beliefs, or industry affiliation. The order aims to ensure that all Americans have access to fair banking services. Sidley Austin+1

🌐 Foreign Policy

4. Summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On August 15, President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, for a summit focused on negotiating an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Trump expressed urgency for an immediate ceasefire and signaled severe economic sanctions if Russia fails to engage seriously. He also hinted at possible U.S. security guarantees to Ukraine in coordination with European allies, though not within the framework of NATO. The Guardian