Trump Action Archive

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• CDC scaled back foodborne disease surveillance from eight pathogens to two — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scaled back the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) from tracking all eight pathogens to tracking only two pathogens.
• Federal funding cuts reduced food safety inspection capacity by more than 40 percent — Federal funding cuts scaled back the ability of federal agencies to conduct food inspections and provide grants to state and local health departments, reducing food safety detection systems by more than 40 percent.

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• EPA establishes exemption from pesticide tolerance requirement for calcium carbonate — The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance for residues of calcium carbonate (CAS # 471-34-1) in or on all food commodities when used
• FCC submits information collection for emergency OMB review on TTY-to-RTT transition requirements — The Federal Communications Commission submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for emergency 35-day review and approval.
• FDA announces proposed information collection on Investigational New Drug Application requirements for OMB review — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice announcing submission of a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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• U.S. retail sales declined 0.6% against forecast of 0.1% growth — U.S.

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• Trump stated economy is doing well only from Wall Street perspective — When asked about the state of the economy, Trump responded that "The economy is doing unbelievably from the standpoint of Wall Street," implying divergence between financial markets and broader economic conditions.

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• DHS posts procurement forecast for ICE electric-shock glove contract — The Department of Homeland Security published a procurement forecast on August 10, 2026, announcing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to purchase the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E.
• ICE announces procurement of shock gloves for detainee control — On August 10, ICE published a notice announcing plans to spend up to $20 million on shock gloves that deliver electrical charges to subdue individuals.
• ICE procurement of electric shock gloves for immigration enforcement — U.S.

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• ICE attaches ankle monitors to Haitian immigrants in Blue Ash, Ohio — On 9 August 2026, ICE fitted multiple Haitian nationals with ankle monitors at its Blue Ash, Ohio facility after summoning them via Department of Homeland Security letters.
• DHS orders Haitian immigrants in Springfield to wear ankle monitors — DHS has begun ordering Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, who arrived legally under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program to report to a DHS facility where they are fitted with ankle monitors.

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• Federal judge approves Trump administration termination of South Sudan TPS protections — U.S.
• Motion denied — African Communities Together v. Noem (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-13939 — Judge Saris denied Plaintiffs' motion to amend their complaint to add two additional claims and their renewed motion to postpone the termination of South Sudan's TPS designation, concluding that Plaintiffs' two

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• ICE detainee releases video of contaminated drinking water at Adelanto facility — Carlitos Ricardo Parias, detained at the Adelanto ICE facility in California (operated by private company Geo Group), released video footage showing a water bottle apparently contaminated with worm-like creatures.

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• Popular Information analysis reveals billions in taxpayer-funded Medicaid for Amazon and Walmart employees — Popular Information's analysis found that American taxpayers spend approximately $2 billion annually on Medicaid benefits for hundreds of thousands of Amazon and Walmart employees.

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• Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — In July 2025, Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act without any Democratic votes, which included significant cuts to Medicaid totaling $911 billion over ten years.

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• Trump administration plans to end Medicare drug plan subsidies — The Trump administration announced plans to terminate a Biden-era program that capped out-of-pocket spending for Medicare recipients at $2,000 annually.

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• Cuts to SNAP Benefits in Arizona — The Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act has led to the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 440,000 Americans in Arizona, marking the deepest cuts to the program in its history.

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• Withholding Medicaid Funding from California and Minnesota — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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• Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions — Civil rights groups, including the ACLU and the National Women’s Law Center, have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services.
• FOIA lawsuit filed — American Civil Liberties Union et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services — On July 20, 2026, the American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the District of Columbia.

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• House Republicans release $95 billion budget framework — House Republicans unveiled a $95 billion budget framework that includes $73 billion for military funding related to the war on Iran, $12 billion in aid for farmers affected by tariffs, and $10 billion for aspects of

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• Complaint filed — State of Washington v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development — On July 7, 2026, twenty states, the District of Columbia, and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania filed a complaint against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the District of Rhode Island.

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• Arizona Faces Potential Financial Liability Due to SNAP Error Rates — Under the "Big Beautiful Bill," states with SNAP error rates above 6% may be required to cover up to 15% of benefit costs.
• Arizona SNAP Enrollment Plummets Due to Federal Policy Changes — Arizona has seen a dramatic decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment, with numbers dropping from 910,000 in June 2025 to 452,000 in May 2026.
• Stricter SNAP Eligibility Requirements Under "Big Beautiful Bill" — The "Big Beautiful Bill" has expanded work requirements for SNAP eligibility to include able-bodied individuals aged 55 to 64, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, young adults from foster care, and caregivers

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• Complaint filed — Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Oz — On June 29, 2026, Massachusetts, along with 22 other states, the District of Columbia, and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a complaint in the District of Massachusetts challenging an Interim Final

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• 4.7 million Americans lose food assistance due to SNAP cuts — Following cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, approximately 4.7 million Americans have lost food assistance, representing a significant reduction in

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• Trump administration suspends federal funding to LA homeless services agency — The Trump administration, through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing allegations of fraud and misuse

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• Republicans advance budget reconciliation bill impacting healthcare — The Senate's proposed budget reconciliation bill includes significant cuts to healthcare funding, notably failing to extend premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which could lead to millions losing their
• Senate proposes $72 billion funding for ICE and Border Patrol — The Senate's proposed budget reconciliation bill includes $72 billion to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection through 2029.

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• HHS reports drop in Affordable Care Act coverage — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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• USDA reports significant drop in SNAP recipients — Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that 4.3 million Americans have been removed from the food stamp program, attributing this to fraud and a better economy.

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• Report on Trump Administration Cuts to Social Security Administration — A report from Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, highlights the impact of cuts made by the Trump administration to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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• Trump's OBBB includes cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act — President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) included significant cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, resulting in millions losing health insurance coverage.