January 23, 2025: President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, titled "Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." This executive order directs the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to formulate a plan within 15 days for the complete release of John F. Kennedy assassination records and within 45 days for records related to the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. (Sources: White House Fact Sheet, Wikipedia Article)

January 23, 2025: Following the signing of Executive Order 14176, President Trump indicated he would give the pen used to sign the order to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and stated, "everything will be revealed," emphasizing the anticipated significance of the declassification. (Sources: Wikipedia Article citing ABC News)

By February 7, 2025 (within 15 days of Executive Order): The Director of National Intelligence is required to submit a plan to the President outlining the process for the full declassification of John F. Kennedy assassination records. This plan is expected to detail the steps and timeline for making these records publicly available. (Sources: White House Fact Sheet, Wikipedia Article)

By March 9, 2025 (within 45 days of Executive Order): The Director of National Intelligence is required to submit plans to the President detailing the process for the full declassification of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records. These plans will outline the steps and timelines for public release of these documents. (Sources: White House Fact Sheet, Wikipedia Article)

February 6, 2025: Congressmen Cohen, Schweikert, and Burchett publicly announced their support for Executive Order 14176. They jointly issued a statement expressing their approval of the initiative to declassify assassination records, indicating bipartisan interest in government transparency regarding these historical events. (Source: cohen.house.gov)

Ongoing Role of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): The National Archives and Records Administration holds the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection and has been actively processing and releasing records under previous directives, including President Biden's memorandum of June 30, 2023. NARA is expected to play a central role in the implementation of Executive Order 14176, leveraging its existing infrastructure and expertise in managing and declassifying these sensitive historical documents. (Source: National Archives Website)