Trump Action Archive

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• Trump energy secretary to return billions set aside for green projects — On Wednesday, U.S.

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• Republicans propose legislation to delay PFAS ban in military firefighting foam — Republicans in Congress have introduced provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would delay the ban on PFAS-laden firefighting foam, which is set to take effect next year.

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• EPA proposes rescinding the endangerment finding — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rescinding the endangerment finding, a 2009 scientific determination that greenhouse gases endanger human health.

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• Construction of Border Wall in San Rafael Valley Begins — On September 15, 2025, construction commenced on a 27-mile section of the border wall in the San Rafael Valley, Arizona.

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• Appeals Court Authorizes Florida Detention Facility Operations — A federal appeals court temporarily authorized the continuation of operations at the Florida immigration detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" until a lower court makes a final decision.
• Appeals court allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail to remain open — On Thursday, a three-judge panel from the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on a previous order by a federal judge to close the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in Florida.

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• Department of Energy withdraws $716 million loan guarantee for offshore wind project — The Department of Energy announced it is withdrawing a $716 million loan guarantee intended for the completion of an offshore wind project in New Jersey.
• Interior Department halts construction of Revolution Wind project — On August 22, the Interior Department unexpectedly halted construction of the Revolution Wind project off the coasts of Connecticut and Rhode Island, which was 80% complete.
• Transportation Department cancels $679 million in offshore wind funding — The Transportation Department announced the cancellation of $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects, reflecting a broader policy shift under President Donald J.

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• Federal court orders closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration facility — A federal court judge, Kathleen Williams, ordered the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades, citing environmental and human rights concerns.
• Federal judge orders closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' — Federal Judge Kathleen Williams ordered the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades within 60 days for breaching environmental laws.

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• Trump administration's repeal of Biden-era green energy incentives — The Trump administration signed a spending megabill that repealed many Biden-era green energy incentives.
• Treasury Department's rewrite of renewable energy project standards — The Treasury Department released a rewrite of decades-old standards for how renewable energy projects can qualify for cost-cutting credits.

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• Homeland Security to Paint Border Wall Black — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to paint the entire southern border wall black at President Trump's request, aiming to make it harder to climb.

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• Temporary restraining order issued against Florida's expansion of 'Alligator Alcatraz' — Earlier this month, District Court Judge Kathleen Williams issued a temporary restraining order against the state of Florida, halting new construction and expansion of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention
• Federal Judge Orders Changes to "Alligator Alcatraz" Facility — A federal judge ordered the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility to move out detainees within 60 days, dismantle portions of the facility, and halt expansion.
• Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail — A federal judge in Miami, Kathleen Williams, ordered the closure of the Trump administration's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration jail within 60 days, citing severe harm to the Florida Everglades.

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• EPA Rescinds 2009 Endangerment Finding — Trump loyalists at the Environmental Protection Agency have moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, which has been crucial for regulatory efforts to combat climate change.

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• Protest Against JD Vance's Visit in Cotswolds — A protest was organized by the Stop Trump Coalition in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, against the visit of US Vice-President JD Vance.

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• Federal judge halts construction of detention center in Everglades — A federal judge ordered a halt to construction of a detention center in the Everglades, citing environmental concerns raised by advocates and Indigenous groups.
• US judge orders temporary halt to construction at 'Alligator Alcatraz' jail — A federal judge, Kathleen Williams, issued a verbal ruling to temporarily halt construction at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades.

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• Trump administration seeks to end major satellite missions — The Trump administration has requested NASA employees to draft plans to terminate at least two significant satellite missions, which are crucial for monitoring greenhouse gases and providing data used by various

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• Michigan Governor Replaces Clean Energy Advocate on Utilities Board — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has replaced Alessandra Carreon, a clean energy advocate, on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) board with Shaquila Myers, who is perceived as an "industry ally." This

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• EPA Revokes Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding — EPA head Lee Zeldin announced the Trump administration's decision to revoke the 2009 "endangerment finding," which declared that greenhouse gas emissions threaten public health.
• Environmental Protection Agency proposes rule to rescind endangerment finding — The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new rule to eliminate the 2009 endangerment finding that established the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions.

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• Doge Proposes AI Tool to Cut Federal Regulations — The "department of government efficiency" (Doge) is reportedly using an AI tool to create a "delete list" of federal regulations, aiming to cut 50% of them by January, the first anniversary of Donald Trump's second
• AI used to eliminate government regulations — Staff associated with the "Department of Government Efficiency" are utilizing artificial intelligence to aim for the elimination of half of the government's regulations by January.
• AI Tool Used to Deregulate Federal Regulations — The Washington Post reported that the Department of Government Efficiency is using an AI tool to eliminate half of the approximately 200,000 federal regulations.

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• Seven Arrested at Climate Protests Outside Wells Fargo Offices — On Wednesday, seven individuals were arrested during climate protests at Wells Fargo's corporate offices in New York City and San Francisco.

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• Trump administration unveils plan to fast-track AI sector — The Trump administration has announced a plan to accelerate the development of the artificial intelligence sector by dismantling certain environmental and land-use regulations.
• Executive Order on Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack — On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to promote the export of American AI technology.
• Executive Order to Accelerate Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure — On July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for data center infrastructure.

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• EPA Eliminates Research and Development Office and Begins Layoffs — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the elimination of its research and development arm, resulting in the reduction of thousands of agency staff.

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• Camp Mystic Buildings Removed from Flood Map — Camp Mystic's director, Dick Eastland, successfully applied to have several camp buildings removed from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 100-year flood map.

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• Commerce Department Halts NOAA Rainfall Tool — The Commerce Department halted work on a tool to help NOAA predict extreme rainfall, impacting the agency's ability to forecast weather events.

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• Transportation Department Cuts California Rail Funding — The Transportation Department announced a $4 billion cut in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, with Trump criticizing it as a "boondoggle." The cut affects the project's viability and state

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• Coalition Sues Over FEMA Grant Cuts — A coalition of 20 states sued the Trump administration over cuts to a FEMA grant program for infrastructure resilience.

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• Lawsuit Filed Against 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility — A lawsuit was filed in the US southern district federal court by two environmental groups, the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Everglades, seeking a restraining order against the operation of the