Trump Action Archive

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• Texas mandates Bible passages as required reading in public schools — The Texas state board of education has approved a new statewide reading list that mandates Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million public school students.
• Texas Board of Education approves controversial curriculum changes — The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, has given preliminary approval to a new social studies curriculum that de-emphasizes global history outside of Europe and omits many negative aspects of U.S.

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• Iowa Court Ruling on LGBTQ+ Topics and Book Bans — Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in India
• Record High of Book Bans in US Libraries Reported for 2025 — The House Oversight Committee, referred to as the "Witch Hunt Committee," is scrutinizing the Chapel Hill School District for having books that mention LGBTQ topics, such as a child with two mothers, in school libraries.
• House Oversight Committee targets LGBTQ content in schools

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• Release of Epstein Files by the Department of Justice — The Department of Justice released documents known as the Epstein files, revealing connections between Jeffrey Epstein and various academic institutions, including relationships with board members, professors, and
• Dr. Peter Attia Steps Down from CBS News — Dr.
• Resignation of Richard Axel from Columbia University — Børge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, resigned following an independent investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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• Indiana University orders school paper to cease print edition and fires director of student media — Indiana University has directed the Indiana Daily Student (IDS), its student-run newspaper, to stop printing new editions and has terminated Jim Rodenbush, the director of student media and adviser to the paper.

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• Rutgers professor blocked from flying to Spain — Mark Bray, a Rutgers University professor known for his work on anti-fascism, was blocked from boarding a flight to Spain at Newark airport.

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• Education Department Partners with Conservative Groups for Programming — The Education Department announced a partnership with conservative organizations to provide educational programming on patriotism and liberty.

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• Trump Criticizes Smithsonian's Focus on Slavery — On Truth Social, President Trump criticized the Smithsonian for focusing too much on "how bad Slavery was" and "how horrible our Country is." He directed his attorneys to review the museums' exhibits, similar to
• Trump criticizes Smithsonian's portrayal of slavery — President Donald J.
• White House Attacks Smithsonian Exhibitions — The White House published an article attacking Smithsonian exhibitions on race, slavery, trans identity, and immigration.

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• Trump Administration Warns Harvard Over Antisemitism — The Trump administration sent a letter to Harvard University on June 30, 2025, accusing it of violating the Civil Rights Act by failing to address antisemitism on campus.

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• Trump Administration Expands Targeting of Universities — The Trump administration expanded its targeting of universities, with the DOJ opening an investigation into the University of California's hiring practices.

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• Homeland Security Secretary Threatens Harvard's SEVP Certification — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem threatened to revoke Harvard University's SEVP certification, citing non-compliance with DHS oversight and fostering extremism.

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• Linda McMahon Testifies on DEI Policies and Black History Education

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• Oklahoma State Superintendent installs controversial curriculum — Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has implemented a new social studies curriculum that includes conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and elements of Christian nationalism.

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• Trump criticizes Harvard for foreign student enrollment — Trump criticized Harvard University for its high percentage of foreign students, demanding transparency regarding their funding and enrollment, which he claims is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
• Trump Administration Seeks List of Harvard's Foreign Students — President Trump criticized Harvard University for admitting too many international students and expressed a desire for a list of these students, which the Department of Homeland Security already has access to through

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• Pentagon memo alters military academy admissions criteria — On May 9, 2025, the Pentagon sent a memo to military training academies instructing them to disregard race, ethnicity, or sex in their admissions process, focusing solely on merit.
• Pentagon orders removal of DEI and gender ideology books — On May 9, 2025, the Pentagon issued a directive to military leaders to review and remove books related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology from their libraries.

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• Trump Administration's Book Ban Sparks Backlash — The removal of nearly 400 books from the US Naval Academy's library under a DEI ban has sparked backlash from lawmakers and the public.
• US Naval Academy Removes Books Under DEI Ban — The US Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its Nimitz Library to comply with directives from executive orders issued by the president.

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• Department of Education Launches "End DEI" Portal — The Department of Education launched an online portal for citizens to report DEI practices in public schools.