Trump Action Archive

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• Pentagon fires publisher, editor, and reporter of Stars and Stripes military news outlet — The Pentagon terminated Max Lederer (publisher), Erik Slavin (editor), and Lara Korte (reporter) from Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination.

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• Trump held press conference in Oval Office addressing Iran, Oman, North Korea, and USS Abraham Lincoln conditions — Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office where he stated Iran should "raise the white flag of surrender," threatened to "bomb the shit out of" Oman if it interfered with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, declared
• Trump dismissed USS Abraham Lincoln crew conditions report as fake news — When asked about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trump called the reporter "fake news" and refused to answer.
• Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea — President Trump abruptly ordered the Pentagon to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield, an 11-day joint military exercise with South Korea scheduled for August 17–27, involving approximately 18,000 South Korean troops.

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• Trump issued national security memorandum to revert aircraft carrier catapults — Trump issued a national security memorandum directing the Navy to develop a plan to revert to older steam-powered catapults on future aircraft carriers, scrapping the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)
• Navy considering redesign of aircraft carrier fleet to match Trump preferences — The Navy is considering redesigning the aircraft carrier fleet to reflect Trump's preference for ships resembling those from World War II, according to reporting by Noah Robertson and Tara Copp of the Washington Post
• Trump ordered Navy to replace electromagnetic catapult system on USS Doris Miller — Trump ordered the U.S.

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• Trump dismissed concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln deployment conditions — Trump was asked about family concerns regarding conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during an extended Iran conflict deployment.

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• Trump directs Pentagon to redesign USS Doris Miller carrier with steam catapults — President Trump signed a national security memorandum directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to replace the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System on the USS Doris Miller (a
• Trump signed national security memorandum directing Navy to replace electromagnetic catapult systems with steam catapults — Trump signed a national security memorandum directing the U.S.

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• Judge orders explanation of US military's testosterone policy — A federal judge has ordered US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain the Pentagon's new policy of screening male service members aged 30 and over for testosterone deficiencies and offering testosterone replacement

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• Pentagon Adjusts Casualty Numbers in Iran Conflict — The Pentagon revised its reported casualty figures for American service members in the ongoing conflict in Iran.
• Pentagon removes recent casualties from official list — The Pentagon's official list of service members killed in the ongoing Iran war was altered to exclude four soldiers who died during recent fighting.
• Pentagon Lowers U.S. Death Toll in Middle East Conflict — The Pentagon has quietly revised the U.S.

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• Defense Secretary Requests Additional $88 Billion for War on Iran — During a Senate appropriations committee hearing, U.S.
• Pete Hegseth Testifies on Military Budget Increase — On July 21, 2026, U.S.
• Pentagon Requests Additional Funding Amid War Costs — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee, requesting an urgent $67 billion to sustain Pentagon operations until

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• U.S. Military Casualties in Iran Conflict Disclosed — The U.S.
• Pentagon Transparency Questions — Questions have arisen regarding the Pentagon's transparency about the true scope of U.S.
• Pentagon criticized for lack of transparency on military casualties — The Pentagon faced criticism for not disclosing information about military casualties and damage from Iranian strikes, with reports indicating that the administration has not held a major briefing on the war since

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• Appeals court rules Pentagon's transgender policy likely unconstitutional — The U.S.
• Appeals court rules on transgender military service — On June 1, 2026, the US Court of Appeals for Washington DC issued a split decision allowing transgender troops to remain in the military but permitting the armed services to block their enlistment.
• Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Transgender Military Ban — A federal appeals court has ruled 2-1 that Trump's transgender military ban is likely unconstitutional.

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• Pete Hegseth's Purge of Pentagon Leadership — Pete Hegseth, the U.S.

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• ICE Detains Wife of US Army Member — Deisy Rivera Ortega, the wife of US Army Sgt First Class Jose Serrano, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas.

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• ICE Detains and Releases US Soldier's Wife — Annie Ramos, the wife of US army staff sergeant Matthew Blank, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a military base in Louisiana.

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• ICE Detains Wife of US Soldier at Military Base — ICE agents detained Annie Ramos, the wife of US army staff sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk, Louisiana, shortly after their marriage.

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• ICE agents to screen attendees at Marine Corps graduation ceremonies — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be stationed at Marine Corps graduation events at the Parris Island recruiting depot in South Carolina.

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• Pentagon Briefs Lawmakers on Iran War Costs — On March 12, 2026, Pentagon officials briefed top lawmakers in a closed-door session, revealing that the cost of the war against Iran has exceeded $11.3 billion in its first six days.

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• Pentagon Threatens Anthropic Over AI Safety Measures — The Pentagon has threatened to cancel a $200 million contract with Anthropic and label the company a "supply chain risk" unless it removes safety precautions from its AI model, Claude, and grants the military

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• Judge Blocks Disciplinary Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly — Judge Richard Leon issued an order blocking disciplinary proceedings against Senator Mark Kelly, who faced potential reduction in retirement rank and pay for voicing opinions on military actions.
• US judge blocks Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s military rank and pension — A US judge, Richard Leon, issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's retired military rank and pension.
• Kelly v. Hegseth (D.D.C.) 1:26-cv-00081 — Judge Leon granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the administration from censuring Senator Mark Kelly or initiating proceedings to… — Judge Leon granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the administration from censuring Senator Mark Kelly or initiating proceedings to reduce his retirement rank and pay, finding that such

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• Trump Administration Mobilizes Federal Agents in Minnesota — The Trump administration has deployed 3,000 federal agents to Minnesota, significantly outnumbering the local police force.
• Trump administration sends 3,000 immigration and border patrol officers to Minnesota — The Trump administration has deployed 3,000 immigration and border patrol officers to Minnesota, amid protests against the government's deportation policies.
• DHS Deploys 2,000 Federal Agents to Minneapolis for ICE Operations — Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deployed 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's largest operation targeting immigrants.

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• Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — Renee Nicole Good was shot in Minneapolis, an incident that has been described as state violence.
• Federal immigration agent shoots and kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 11, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 11, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a U.S.

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• Senate Passes FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act — The U.S.
• Became Law: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 was enacted, authorizing funding and policies for national defense.
• — The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 was enacted, authorizing funding and policies for national defense and military operations.

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• Trump Announces Military "Warrior Dividend" — President Trump announced that over 1.45 million military service members will receive a "warrior dividend" of $1,776 before Christmas.
• Trump Announces "Warrior Dividend" Checks from Housing Allowances — President Trump announced $1,776 "warrior dividend" checks for service members, presenting them as a personal gesture of support.

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• Defense Secretary Hegseth Refuses to Release Boat Strike Footage — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shut down the possibility of releasing footage from the September 2 boat strikes, citing the top-secret nature of the video.
• Administration Withholds Video of Controversial Boat Strike — The Trump administration continues to withhold the full video of a controversial "double-tap" strike on September 2, despite demands from lawmakers.

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• US Navy Admiral Denies Report on Caribbean Boat Strike — A US Navy admiral has denied a Washington Post report that claimed Pete Hegseth, the war secretary, gave an order to "kill them all" regarding a Caribbean boat strike.

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• Military IVF Coverage Stripped from Defense Bill — House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, has removed a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have provided in vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage for active-duty military members.
• Republicans Remove IVF Funding from NDAA — Republicans removed funding for IVF treatments for military families from the National Defense Authorization Act.