Section 1 determines that the Government of Cuba continues to be a threat to US National Security and foreign policy.
Section 2 identifies sanctionable conduct lists 9 behaviors that will cause the forfeit of all property and interests in property in the US from working in Cuban energy or defense; acted on behalf of the Cuban government; materially supported the government of Cuba; a leader, official, senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of the government of Cuba, etc.
Section 3 suspends entry into the US by citizens of Cuba.
Section 4 applies sanctions to Cuban financial institutions.
Section 5 delegates the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Treasury to implement this order.
Section 6 authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury in coordination with the Secretary of State to submit recurring and final report to Congress.
Section 7 reiterates the definition of entity, Government of Cuba, person, US person, and foreign financial institution.
On April 30, 2026, the White House published the statement Presidential Message on Second Chance Month reminding us that President Trump signed the First Step Act of 2018 into law on December 21, 2018. The Act is based on the idea that individuals can learn from their mistakes, grow in character, and move forward with purpose. The Trump Administration supports pathways to redemption which strengthen our communities and ensure that those who take responsibility and seek to rebuild their lives have a chance to succeed. To that end, there is now a White House Pardon Czar whose job it is to lead the clemency efforts while balancing opportunity and accountability. President Trump writes:
This month, we reaffirm that the strength of our Nation is rooted in the power of transformation and renewal. Together, we will uphold justice, defend the rule of law, and place the blessings of freedom and opportunity within reach for every citizen willing to strive for them.
On May 1, 2026, the White House published the statement Presidential Message on Loyalty and Law Day, U.S.A. acknowledges the role the rule of law and the blessings of freedom play in our Republic. With our founding on July 4, 1776, the framers made sure the principles of equal justice, law and order, and human dignity were an integral part of our Nation. These principles have made the US a beacon of liberty and freedom over the world. Our Nation has a history of unyielding devotion to God, loyalty to our Constitution, and a love of our country. The Trump Administration, under the direction of President Trump, has been working tirelessly to restore justice, uphold law and order, and eliminate threats to our freedom. President Trump writes:
Today, we celebrate the revolutionary framework of governance enshrined in our Constitution, and we pledge to defend it with unshakeable courage and devotion. As we commemorate 250 years of American independence, we renew our resolve to secure a future where the rule of law prevails, liberty endures, and the forces of tyranny and evil remain forever defeated.
— Secretary Markwayne Mullin (@SecMullinDHS) May 1, 2026
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On May 1, 2026, various sources (Mario Nawfal, Eric Daugherty, TRACER, Bull theory, Tosca Austen, Daily Iran News, BRICS News, Fox News, and others) have claimed that President Trump sent a letter (image above, if you can't read it, click on any of the preceding sources as they have posted the letter as well) to Congress informing them of changes in the posture of the United States Forces as required by Public Law 93-148.
None of these "sources" are official White House accounts (President Trump, Department of War, Secretary of State, etc.). The "letter" does not have the official seal of the White House on it, nor has it been posted at the White House website. And, President Trump did not announce ending the war at any of the press gaggles he has participated in recently.
The conflict in Iran began on February 28, 2026. On April 7, 2026, a 2-week ceasefire was initiated, then extended. There is some question as to whether the 60-day window for reporting to Congress has been reached because some sources say that only February 28 to April 7 should be counted towards the 60-days. Once the ceasefire was initiated, the conflict hostilities ended.
I say this "letter" is false news. There is currently a ceasefire, so there are no current hostilities taking place. As President Trump keeps saying, Iran has no airplanes or warships. They are all talk with no ability to actually take action. We are in a wait-and-see situation to see what actions a divided Iran with no actual agreed-upon leadership will take. The blockade of the Straight of Hormuz continues to cripple Iran economically. While the blockade is in effect, tankers are arriving in the Gulf of America or Alaska to load up with US fuel bringing those oil dollars into our economy.
In the meantime, President Trump is ramping up the idea of "taking" Cuba. We already have ships in the area going after drug traffickers, and Cuba is only a few hundred miles away.
Those are some of the exact words used by Google’s censors, aka 'Orwellian content police,' in describing many of our controversial stories. Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
