Trump Action Archive

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• Cuts to healthcare for 9/11 first responders reported — Reports indicate that cuts to a program funding healthcare for first responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks have left many patients uncertain about their cancer treatment coverage.
• Cuts to IRS enforcement budget announced — The Trump administration announced a 31% cut to the enforcement wing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is expected to exacerbate tax evasion among high earners, costing the government approximately $700
• Cuts to USAID contracts reported — The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S.

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• Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle the Department of Education — The Trump administration has signed an executive order that seeks to dismantle the Department of Education, which is responsible for federal education policy and funding.

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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 Blocks Grant Funding for Harvard — The Trump administration, through Education Secretary Linda McMahon, has informed Harvard University that it will no longer receive federal research grants and aid unless it complies with a list of demands.

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• Swarthmore College suspends students involved in pro-Palestinian protest — On May 2, 2025, Swarthmore College issued interim suspensions to nine students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus.

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• Trump Administration to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — On May 2, 2025, Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration will revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, claiming "It's what they deserve!" This move targets the university's financial standing and

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• Trump ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs government-wide — President Trump has ended diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government, following recommendations from Project 2025.
• Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education — President Trump signed an executive order directing the education secretary to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a move that aligns with Project 2025's recommendations.
• Trump signs executive order to reclassify civil service roles — President Trump signed an executive order in April to reclassify tens of thousands of civil service roles as political appointments.

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• Trump Administration Investigates Harvard for Race-Based Discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over allegations of race-based discrimination.
• Trump administration launches investigation into Harvard Law Review for alleged race-based discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for potential violations of civil rights law, specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding threats — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to threats of cutting $9 billion in federal funding.

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• Executive Order on Advancing AI Education for American Youth — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to advance artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth.
• Executive Order on HBCUs Initiative — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Executive Order on Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs — On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing workforce development in the United States.

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• Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Funding Withdrawal — On April 10, 2025, 16 Democratic attorneys general and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the abrupt cessation of COVID-related relief funds for schools.

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• Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze — Harvard University filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from freezing $2.3 billion in funding, arguing that the move is an overreach of executive power.
• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding threats — Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following threats to freeze $2.3 billion in federal funds and revoke its tax-exempt status.
• Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze — Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $2.2 billion in grants and a $60 million contract unless the university allowed federal control over its admissions and intellectual

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• Trump administration cuts $2bn in federal grants to Harvard University — The Trump administration has cut $2 billion in federal grants to Harvard University, prompting a response from the institution.
• Harvard refuses to comply with Trump demands — After Harvard University stated it would not comply with a list of demands from the Trump administration, the government announced it was freezing $2.3 billion in federal funding to the school.
• Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding to Harvard — The Trump administration has cut nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with specific demands from the government.

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• Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in schools — The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine for allowing transgender girls to compete in school sports, claiming it violates Title IX.
• Justice Department Sues Maine Over Transgender Sports Policy — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, seeking to enforce a ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports.

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• Trump administration freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funds — The Trump administration, through the US Department of Education, announced the freezing of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University.
• Trump administration freezes Harvard funding — The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grant money to Harvard and is threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status while demanding records on foreign students.
• IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following the institution's defiance of the Trump administration's directives.

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• Anti-DEI bills referred to rules in NC General Assembly — Two anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bills, HB 171 and SB 227, in the North Carolina General Assembly have been referred to the rules committee, where it is hoped they will not advance further.

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• ACLU Sues Defense Secretary Over Book Bans in Pentagon Schools — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging the removal of books on race and gender from Pentagon school libraries.

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• Trump Administration Demands Reforms from Harvard University — The Trump administration issued a demand to Harvard University, requiring it to implement sweeping reforms, including the installation of viewpoint-diverse faculty members and the cessation of diversity, equity, and

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• Detention of Georgetown Scholar by ICE — Dr.

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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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• Immigration agents turned away from LA elementary schools — Immigration agents from the Department of Homeland Security attempted to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools, Lillian Street Elementary and Russell Elementary, seeking five students in grades one through six.

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• Lawyers file petition to US Supreme Court to stop execution by firing squad — Lawyers for Mikal Mahdi, a South Carolina death row inmate, have filed a petition to the US Supreme Court to halt his execution by firing squad.
• Case update — Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-00951 — On the evening of April 10 the Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion without any dissent, upheld the district court order in large part.
• Case update — American Oversight v. Hegseth (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00883 — Following a hearing, the court ordered the Defendants to provide supplemental declarations to address “specific clarifications” missing from the first round of declarations.

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• Trump Administration Considers Consent Decree for Columbia University — The Trump administration is contemplating placing Columbia University under a consent decree, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
• Trump Administration Plans Consent Decree Against Columbia University — The Trump administration plans to seek a consent decree against Columbia University, giving a federal judge oversight to ensure compliance with administration policies.

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• Trump Administration Expands Crackdown on International Students — The Trump administration expanded its crackdown on international students by targeting those appearing in "criminal records checks," even if they have never been charged or convicted.

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• North Carolina General Assembly Delays Vote on Anti-DEI Bill — The North Carolina General Assembly delayed a vote on HB 171, an anti-DEI bill, due to a large and diverse crowd present in the gallery.