Trump Action Archive

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• National debt passed $40 trillion, with over $1 trillion annually spent on interest payments — The national debt passed a record $40 trillion, sooner than expected.

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• EPA establishes exemption from pesticide tolerance requirement for calcium carbonate — The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance for residues of calcium carbonate (CAS # 471-34-1) in or on all food commodities when used
• FCC submits information collection for emergency OMB review on TTY-to-RTT transition requirements — The Federal Communications Commission submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for emergency 35-day review and approval.
• FDA announces proposed information collection on Investigational New Drug Application requirements for OMB review — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice announcing submission of a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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• Strategic Petroleum Reserve depleted to 4-decade low — The U.S.
• Senior energy advisor disputed safe minimum SPR level — Amos Hochstein, a senior energy advisor to Joe Biden, disputed the Department of Energy's claim that 70 million barrels must remain in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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• U.S. retail sales declined 0.6% against forecast of 0.1% growth — U.S.

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• Department of Labor reports significant job losses and downward revisions — The Department of Labor released employment data showing the U.S.
• Labor force participation declines; women account for majority of job losses — The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as nearly one million people stopped looking for work over the past two months.
• Polling shows voter concern about inflation increased significantly since 2024 — According to polling website Fifty Plus One, voters are significantly more concerned about inflation and prices than in 2024.

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• Hegseth blames Deputy Secretary Feinberg for weapons shortage crisis — According to Washington Post sources, Defense Secretary Hegseth responded to Trump's confrontation by blaming Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg, a private equity billionaire overseeing the newly created

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• Coalition of 25 US states sues Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners — A coalition of 25 US states filed suit in the US Court of International Trade on Monday challenging new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% imposed on goods from 60 trading partners and the European Union.
• Complaint filed — Oregon v. Trump (U.S. Court of International Trade, Docket 1:26-cv-03467) — On August 3, 2026, 23 states and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint in the U.S.

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• Q2 GDP Growth Falls Short of Expectations — The U.S.
• U.S. GDP Growth Slows Amid Iran Conflict — The US GDP grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, below expectations.
• US GDP Growth Slows in Q2 2026

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• Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs Amid Rising Tensions — The Trump administration announced new tariffs on several major U.S.
• New Trump Tariffs Hit 60 Countries — Former President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 countries, citing forced labor concerns.

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• Oil Tankers Reverse Course Due to Houthi Blockade — At least eight oil tankers have reversed course through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following a blockade by Houthi forces.

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• SpaceX and other consumer brands fund ICE-supporting Congress members — Popular Information revealed that SpaceX, along with other major consumer brands like Home Depot, Walmart, Toyota, and Google, have financially supported members of Congress who sponsor or co-sponsor legislation

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• U.S. Gas Prices Rise Amid Renewed Conflict with Iran — The national average price for regular gasoline in the U.S.
• US Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions — US oil prices have surged to $85 per barrel following reports of Iranian attacks on an Amazon datacenter in Bahrain and water desalination plants in Kuwait.
• Oil Prices Spike Amid Middle East Tensions — Oil prices have surged, with Brent crude reaching $94.50 a barrel, as a result of escalating tensions and military actions in the Middle East.

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• Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Products — The Trump Administration announced the imposition of an additional 50% tariff on all Canadian products.
• Imposition of Additional Duties on Canadian Products — President Donald J.
• Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods — The White House announced that President Donald Trump will impose a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, citing Canada's alleged discrimination against American cars, alcohol, and dairy products.

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• FCC commissioners accept gifts from CBS amid merger considerations — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners have accepted expensive tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors Gala from CBS and its parent company, Paramount, while considering the approval of Paramount's merger

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• Trump administration announces blockade and cargo fee plan — The Trump administration announced a plan to reinstate a U.S.
• U.S. offers insurance for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz — The U.S.

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• Strategic Petroleum Reserve Nears Depletion — The U.S.

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• Oil Prices Spike Due to Strait of Hormuz Tensions — Oil prices have spiked as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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• Trump administration requests $88 billion in supplemental funding for Iran War — On June 24, 2026, the Trump administration formally requested $88 billion in supplemental funding from Congress, with $72 billion specifically allocated for the Iran War.

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• Trump Threatens Gas Stations Over Prices — Former President Trump threatened gasoline retailers, demanding they lower prices in response to falling oil prices.

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• Lawsuit Alleges Gas Stations Use AI to Inflate Prices — A federal lawsuit has been filed against gas station companies in California, alleging they are using AI software, Kalibrate, to illegally inflate gas prices.
• Lawsuit alleges gas stations use AI to inflate prices — A new class action lawsuit in California accuses corporate gas station owners of using an AI-powered algorithm to avoid competition and inflate gas prices.

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• US Justice Department Approves $111bn Merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery — The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has approved the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.

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• Illinois Governor pauses new data center tax exemptions — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a temporary pause on processing new applications for data center tax exemptions starting July 1.
• Ohio Governor pauses data center tax break due to budget impact — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a pause on tax breaks for new data centers after the exemptions created a significant budget shortfall.
• Texas faces over $1 billion loss from data center tax breaks — In fiscal year 2025, Texas lost over $1 billion due to tax exemptions for data centers.

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• George Santos under investigation for suspicious trades — Former Congressman George Santos is under investigation by the Department of Justice for suspicious trades related to prediction markets.

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• DOJ's Temporary Compliance with Court Order on Trump's Fund — The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement indicating compliance with a federal judge's temporary order preventing the activation of President Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." Despite the DOJ's
• IRS Immunity for Trump and Family Remains — As part of a settlement with the IRS, President Trump, his family, and their businesses are shielded from audits or penalties related to tax returns filed before the settlement's effective date.

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• Albanian government investigates Kushner's resort project — Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has launched an investigation into Jared Kushner's resort project on Sazan Island.
• Albanian authorities investigate Kushner's resort project — Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime has launched an investigation into a resort project led by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.