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Apr 20, 2026 President Trump signed memorandums to boost domestic fossil-fuel production under defense authorities Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The memorandums used emergency-style executive tools to direct industrial policy, expanding presidential reach over energy production through national defense claims.
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- Trump signs memos to boost US fossil-fuel production for ‘defense readiness’ — On April 20, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a series of memorandums aimed at increasing domestic fossil fuel production, citing national defense readiness as the primary reason.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24
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Jan 10, 2026 The Trump administration seized Venezuelan oil proceeds and placed them under U.S. control without congressional consultation Corroborated Power and Authority
The move concentrated foreign-policy and financial power in the executive branch while bypassing normal legislative checks on war, sanctions, and public funds.
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- Trump Administration's Actions Against Venezuela — The Trump administration seized Venezuela's oil and directed its proceeds into Trump's personal control, an action taken without congressional consultation.
- Trump Administration's Military Actions in Venezuela — The Trump administration, with Marco Rubio playing a key role, orchestrated the removal of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro.
- Trump declared national emergency regarding Venezuelan oil revenue — On January 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency concerning the revenue from the sale of Venezuelan oil, stating that repayment to oil companies would harm U.S.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Aug 16, 2025 President Trump and allied governors deployed National Guard troops and federal agents to Washington, D.C., and moved to take control of local policing Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The deployment concentrated federal coercive power in a local jurisdiction and blurred lines between civilian policing, military force, and executive command.
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- Trump deploys National Guard and federal agents to Washington DC — President Donald Trump has deployed 800 National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents, including those from the FBI, DEA, and border patrol, to Washington DC, citing an "out of control" crime wave.
- National Guard Troops Sent to DC at Trump's Request — Republican governors from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced they would send approximately 700 National Guard troops to Washington, DC, at President Trump's request.
- Trump Administration's Attempted Takeover of Washington DC Police — President Trump attempted to take over the Washington DC police department, invoking a legal provision in the Home Rule Act of 1973.
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Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order expanded unilateral presidential control over trade rules that had broad economic and legal effects.
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- Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries.
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Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Apr 8, 2025 President Trump threatened additional tariffs on China and then raised tariff rates through executive action Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The escalation showed unilateral presidential control over major trade penalties with broad economic and diplomatic effects.
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- Trump threatens additional tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, effective Wednesday, unless China drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China unless it drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- Trump Imposes New Tariffs on China — On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and updating duties on low-value imports from China.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Apr 2, 2025 President Trump declared a national emergency and issued executive orders imposing broad new tariffs on imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The declaration used emergency powers to impose sweeping trade taxes without ordinary congressional action, expanding unilateral presidential control over economic policy.
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- Trump Declares National Emergency to Justify Tariffs — President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the imposition of new tariffs on imports.
- Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a reciprocal tariff policy to address large and persistent U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 11 – 2025-03-29–2025-04-04
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Feb 1, 2025 President Trump imposed emergency tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Using emergency powers for broad trade penalties expanded unilateral presidential control over economic policy and foreign relations.
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- Trump signs executive orders imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China — On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders imposing tariffs of 25% on all goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on Canadian oil exports and imports from China.
- Trump invokes emergency powers for tariffs — Trump invoked emergency powers to justify the imposition of tariffs, citing border security as a rationale.
- Executive Order Imposing Duties on Chinese Products — On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a 10% ad valorem tariff on all products from the People's Republic of China.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 3 – 2025-02-01–2025-02-07
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