Trump Action Archive

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• Trump Admin Tried to Get Phone Records of NYT Reporters, Relatives — The Trump administration sought phone records of New York Times reporters and their relatives as part of subpoenas related to an investigation into the Times's reporting on security concerns about Trump's new Air Force
• Subpoenas Issued for Journalists' Phone Records — The Trump administration has issued subpoenas demanding the phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives.

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• Investigation into Leaks About Qatari-Gifted Airplane — The White House, led by Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel, launched an investigation into leaks about security deficiencies of a Qatari-gifted airplane intended for use as Air Force One.

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• Joint taskforce announced to target press leaks — On July 13, 2026, U.S.

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• Trump Administration Subpoenas Journalists — The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists following reports on security concerns involving Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.
• Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Reporters — The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury regarding their reporting on security concerns about Trump's new Air Force One, donated by Qatar.
• DOJ subpoenas New York Times reporters — The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to reporters from the New York Times regarding a story about security concerns related to the new Air Force One plane.

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• Trump Accuses Media of Treason Over Iran War Coverage — President Trump accused the media of treason for allegedly supporting Iran by reporting on the war's progress.
• Trump Social Media Rant Targets Political Opponents — President Trump engaged in a late-night social media spree, making numerous unfounded accusations against former President Obama, Dominion Voting Systems, and others.

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• FBI Launches Leak Investigation — The FBI has initiated a criminal leak investigation targeting an Atlantic magazine journalist, Sarah Fitzpatrick, who reported on FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged behavior.
• FBI Investigates Leaks to The Atlantic Reporter — The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal probe into leaks to a reporter from The Atlantic concerning Director Kash Patel's conduct.
• FBI Launches Criminal Leak Investigation into Journalist — The FBI initiated a criminal leak investigation into journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, who reported on FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged misconduct.

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• FCC Challenges Disney/ABC Network Licenses — The FCC, led by Chair Brendan Carr, has ordered Disney's ABC network to file license renewals for all its TV stations within 30 days.
• Trump and FCC Chair Call for Jimmy Kimmel's Firing — President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for the firing of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania.
• FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, has ordered an accelerated review of eight local broadcasting licenses used by ABC.

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• FBI Investigation of NYT Reporter — The FBI initiated an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson after she wrote an article about Kash Patel, focusing on his use of government resources for personal purposes.
• FBI Investigates NYT Reporter — The FBI launched an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson following her article on Kash Patel's use of an agency SWAT team.
• FBI Investigates NYT Reporter Over Article on Director's Girlfriend — The FBI initiated an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson following her article alleging that FBI Director Kash Patel used agency resources to provide security and transportation for his

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• Arrest of Journalist Georgia Fort for Filming ICE Protest — Georgia Fort, an independent journalist in Minnesota, was arrested by federal agents after filming a protest at a St.

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• Trump Threatens Journalist Over Leak — Donald Trump threatened to jail a journalist who reported on a missing U.S.
• Trump Threatens Reporter Over Leak of Missing Pilot Information — President Trump threatened to jail a reporter unless they disclose the source of a leak regarding a missing U.S.
• Trump Threatens to Jail Journalists Over Source Disclosure — During a press conference, President Trump threatened to imprison journalists from an unnamed media outlet if they did not reveal their source regarding a missing U.S.

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• Tucker Carlson Claims CIA Preparing Criminal Referral — Tucker Carlson, a conservative political commentator, claimed in a video that the CIA is preparing a "crime report" against him for allegedly acting as an agent of a foreign power by communicating with individuals in

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• Trump Berates ABC News Reporter on Air Force One — President Trump shushed ABC News journalist Mariam Khan during a press gaggle on Air Force One, calling her "very obnoxious" after she questioned the deployment of US forces to the Middle East.

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• Trump Administration Threatens Media Licenses Over War Coverage — Former President Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened media companies with potential license revocations for what they described as "hoaxes and news distortions" in war coverage.
• FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters with License Revocation — FCC Chair Brendan Carr issued a warning to broadcasters, threatening to revoke their licenses if they continue to air what he described as "hoaxes and news distortions." This statement followed President Trump's
• FCC Chair Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over Iran War Coverage — FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by the Trump administration, warned broadcasters that they could lose their licenses if they disseminate what the FCC considers "fake news" regarding the Iran conflict.

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• Don Lemon Indicted for Covering Protest — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was indicted by a federal grand jury in Minnesota on charges of conspiracy and interfering with worshippers' constitutional rights.
• Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges — Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor turned independent journalist, pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges related to his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church.

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• FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter — The FBI conducted a raid on the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson in Virginia, seizing electronic devices as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining
• FBI Searches Home of Washington Post Reporter — FBI agents conducted a search of a Washington Post reporter's home, seizing phones and computers.
• — The FBI executed a search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, seizing electronic devices.

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• DHS appeals federal judge's injunction protecting journalists — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appealed a federal judge's temporary injunction that prevents DHS officers from dispersing journalists without probable cause.
• Federal judge issues temporary injunction against DHS dispersal of journalists — A federal judge issued a temporary injunction in September, ruling that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers cannot legally disperse individuals they know or should reasonably know are journalists without

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• Surge in Violence Against Journalists Reported — The Freedom of the Press Foundation reported a significant increase in violence against journalists in the United States since Donald Trump resumed office.

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• Trump Calls NYT a National Security Threat — In a Truth Social post, Trump called the New York Times a "serious threat to the National Security of our Nation," criticizing its reporting as fake and radical.

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• Trump Announces Intent to Sue BBC — Donald Trump announced his intention to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the broadcaster's apology for a misleading edit of one of his speeches.

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• ICE detains British journalist Sami Hamdi after criticism of Israel — On October 26, 2025, British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport.
• British Journalist Detained by ICE — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, reportedly at the urging of pro-Israel, anti-Muslim extremists Laura Loomer and Amy Mekelburg.
• Detention of British Commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by U.S.

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• Trump-Appointed Regulator Threatens ABC Leading to Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension

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• Media Outlets Reject Pentagon Reporting Rules — Major media outlets, including WaPo and NY Times, announced they will not comply with new Pentagon rules requiring pre-approval of reporting on military issues.
• Pentagon imposes new press restrictions — The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, introduced a new policy requiring journalists to pledge not to obtain unauthorized material and restricting access to certain areas without an official escort.
• Media companies reject Pentagon's new coverage rules — Major media companies, including CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS, issued a joint statement declining to sign the Pentagon's new coverage agreement, which they argue restricts journalistic freedom and threatens core

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• Federal agents arrest Chicago journalist during ICE raid — On Friday, Debbie Brockman, a video editor for WGN television, was arrested by masked federal agents during an ICE raid in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
• Journalist arrested by Border Patrol agents — WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman was arrested by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while recording their detention of a Latino man.
• Chicago TV producer arrested during ICE raid — Debbie Brockman, a producer for Chicago's WGN television station, was arrested by federal agents during an ICE operation in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.

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• Pentagon Press Association Criticizes New Restrictions — The Pentagon Press Association released a statement condemning new Defense Department restrictions on reporters, which they claim stifle press freedom and could lead to prosecution for journalistic activities.

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• Trump Expands Crackdown on Pentagon Press Leaks — Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are expanding efforts to crack down on press leaks from the Pentagon, with reports of leakers practicing countermeasures.