Trump Action Archive

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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.

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• Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Defense Buildup with Domestic Cuts — President Trump is preparing to release a budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that emphasizes a significant increase in defense spending, funded by cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and other domestic programs.
• Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget — President Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget, nearly doubling the 2024 defense budget of $841 billion.
• Trump Administration Proposes Historic Military Budget Increase — The Trump administration requested Congress approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget, marking a nearly 40% increase and the highest in U.S.

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• HealthEquity's $1 Million Donation to Trump's Super PAC — HealthEquity, the largest administrator of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the U.S., made a $1 million donation to MAGA, Inc., President Trump's Super PAC, on February 6, 2026.
• HealthEquity's Advocacy for Further HSA Market Expansion — HealthEquity is advocating for further expansion of the HSA market, proposing that HSAs be offered with any insurance type and used to pay healthcare premiums.
• Trump Administration's Expansion of HSA Eligibility — The Trump administration's IRS expanded Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility to include high-deductible plans offered outside the ACA exchanges in December 2025.

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• Economic Advisor Downplays Consumer Impact of Iran War — White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett stated that the ongoing war in Iran would not significantly disrupt the U.S.

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• Trump cuts federal funding to Minnesota — Following the shooting of Renee Good, President Trump announced the withholding of $129 billion in federal funding from Minnesota, alleging fraud in the state's child care system.

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• Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Increases Health Costs — Enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act expired, leading to higher health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

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• FCC Implements New Rate Caps for Inmate Communication Services — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented new interim rate caps for audio and video communication services for incarcerated individuals, as part of the Martha Wright-Reed Act.

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• Rising Electricity Prices Lead to Power Shutoffs — Rising electricity prices have led to a significant increase in power shutoffs across the United States, with data showing disconnections have risen in at least eight states.

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• Trump Administration Cuts HUD Funding for Homelessness Program — The Trump administration announced policy changes for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, cutting over half of federal funding for the Continuum of Care program.

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• Economic impact of government shutdown leads to job losses — The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S.

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• Trump administration cuts SNAP benefits for November — The Trump administration announced that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only half of their usual benefits for November.
• Trump administration to provide partial SNAP funding amid shutdown — The Trump administration announced it will provide half of the usual funds to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to a prolonged government shutdown.
• Trump Administration Agrees to Partial SNAP Payments — The Trump administration agreed to use contingency funds for partial SNAP payments but refused to use other sources for full payments, marking the first funding lapse in the program's history.

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• U.S. government shutdown enters fourth week, affecting federal employees — The U.S.
• Government Shutdown Affects SNAP Benefits — The ongoing government shutdown is threatening the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, potentially leaving millions of Americans without food assistance.
• USDA Warns of Potential Suspension of SNAP Benefits — Local businesses, particularly those in the food sector, are preparing for potential job losses and reduced hours as SNAP benefits are set to be disrupted.

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• Trump Administration Refuses to Use Emergency Funds for Food Assistance — The Trump administration has declined to utilize emergency funds to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is at risk of running out of funds.
• USDA Announces Legal Restrictions on SNAP Contingency Fund — The USDA announced that it will not utilize the $5 billion SNAP contingency fund to prevent disruptions in food assistance for November, stating that the fund is reserved for emergencies when appropriated benefits fall
• Suspension of SNAP Benefits Amid Government Shutdown — The federal government announced that no SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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• Trump Arranges $40 Billion Bailout for Argentina — President Trump has arranged a $40 billion bailout for Argentina while simultaneously announcing that the United States will begin importing beef from the country.
• Trump administration allocates $40 billion to Argentina amid U.S. crisis — The Trump administration allocated $40 billion to Argentina in a "swap line" bailout while the U.S.

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• Republicans push for drastic cuts to healthcare programs — In 2023, after gaining control of the House, Republicans, advised by Russell Vought, proposed significant cuts to healthcare programs, including $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and over $600 billion to the Affordable
• Trump and Republicans push for cuts to healthcare and social programs — House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump have expressed intentions to roll back the Affordable Care Act and make significant cuts to Medicaid and other social programs, which could lead to millions losing
• Rep. Mike Levin criticized Republicans for lack of healthcare plan — Rep.

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• Treasury Secretary announces $20 billion bailout for Argentina — On September 24, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion bailout package for Argentina, a move that reportedly benefited hedge fund billionaire Rob Citrone, who had significant investments in the
• Treasury Secretary Bessent pressed on $20 billion Argentina bailout — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was questioned on CNBC regarding the $20 billion bailout package for Argentina, which reportedly benefits hedge fund billionaire Rob Citrone.