Trump Action Archive

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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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• Treasury Secretary dismisses domestic chaos during Trump's Asia trip — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, accompanying Trump in Asia, downplayed the domestic chaos caused by the government shutdown and rising inflation, claiming that issues in North America were secondary to Trump's

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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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• Federal government shutdown continues amid budget deadlock — The U.S.
• Democrats refuse to fund government without tax credit extension — Democrats have stated they will not agree to fund the government until Republicans collaborate to extend premium tax credits that support access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
• House of Representatives cancels business for the week — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the cancellation of House business for the upcoming week, resulting in only 20 days of work over the past 17 weeks.

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• USDA's SNAP Funding Crisis Threatens Benefits for Millions — The USDA's inaction amid a federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans at risk, with state officials warning that if the shutdown continues past October 27, November benefits will not be issued.

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• Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Planned — On October 18, 2025, the 50501 Movement is organizing "No Kings" protests across all 50 states in the United States.
• Nationwide protests organized across 2,700 communities — On October 18, 2025, protests are set to occur in 2,700 communities across the United States as part of the No Kings movement, marking a significant increase from the previous wave of protests in June.
• Nationwide Protests Planned by The 50501 Movement — On October 18, 2025, The 50501 Movement has organized over 2,500 protests across the United States, with participation from over 25 countries globally.

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• Federal government shutdown continues amid Medicaid cuts dispute — The federal government shutdown persists as Democrats demand Republicans address recent Medicaid cuts under Donald Trump and extend health insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
• Senate Fails to Pass Funding Resolution Amid Government Shutdown — The U.S.
• Government shutdown continues, affecting legislative processes — As of October 21, 2025, the U.S.

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• Trump administration cuts funding for violence prevention programs — The Trump administration canceled over $150 million in grant funding for programs aimed at preventing and responding to gun violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes, as part of a broader $800 million cut to the

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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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• Senate Rejects Rival Funding Bills Amid Government Shutdown — The U.S.
• US Senate Rejects Competing Bills to End Government Shutdown — On Wednesday, the US Senate failed to pass competing bills from Democrats and Republicans aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown.
• Senate deadlocked over government shutdown

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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.

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• Hundreds of US women charged with pregnancy-related crimes since fall of Roe — In the two years following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.

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• Trump Plans to Slash Homelessness Program Funding — Politico reported that the Trump administration plans to cut more than half of its federal funding for a homelessness program at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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• Agriculture Department Cancels Food Insecurity Survey — The Trump administration canceled an annual government survey conducted by the Agriculture Department that measures food insecurity in the US.
• USDA Ends Annual Report on Household Food Security — The U.S.

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• Agriculture Department Freezes Food Assistance Funding for Kansas — The Agriculture Department froze over $10 million in food assistance funding for Kansas after the state's governor refused to provide personal information of beneficiaries and applicants since 2020.

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• Senate blocks House-passed funding bill over healthcare cuts — The Senate blocked a funding bill passed by the House of Representatives, which aimed to extend government funding through November 21, due to its lack of provisions to protect healthcare programs.

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• Trump signs domestic spending bill cutting Medicaid and CHIP — Former President Donald Trump signed a domestic spending bill, known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which significantly reduces federal spending on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by

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• Federal Appeals Court Clears Way to Block Medicaid Funds — A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with blocking Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, part of a broader tax and spending bill passed in July.
• Federal appeals court allows Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood — A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with its plan to block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.

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• States face cuts due to Republican tax plan — States are experiencing budget cuts as a result of a Republican tax and spending plan that shifts federal responsibilities onto them.

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• Congressional Budget Office estimates impact of Trump's tax law — The Congressional Budget Office estimated that under Trump's tax law, families earning less than $50,000 would receive minimal tax cuts while losing access to Medicaid and food assistance, while those earning over $1
• Poll reveals economic pessimism among Americans — A Wall Street Journal-NORC poll found that only 25% of Americans believe they can improve their standard of living, with nearly 70% stating it is no longer possible to work hard and get ahead.

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• Trump administration's energy policy criticized for harming working families — Labor leaders have criticized the Trump administration's energy policy, arguing that cuts to renewable energy projects harm working families by reducing job opportunities and increasing energy costs.
• Rising electricity prices attributed to cuts in renewable energy funding — Reports indicate that electricity prices have risen approximately 10% between January and May 2025, with projections for an additional 5.8% increase next year.
• Trump administration's cuts projected to halve electric grid additions — Projections indicate that the Trump administration's cuts to renewable energy will reduce additions to the electric grid by half over the next decade compared to previous estimates.

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• Trump signs executive orders to eliminate cashless bail — On Monday, Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at eliminating cashless bail in Washington DC and other jurisdictions.
• Executive Order to End Cashless Bail — On August 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending cashless bail policies.
• Executive Order to End Cashless Bail in D.C. — On August 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending cashless bail in the District of Columbia.

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• Grants Pass Settlement on Homeless Camping Spaces — The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, has reached a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon, agreeing to ensure at least 150 camping spaces for unhoused individuals.

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• CBO reports significant cuts to Medicare due to budget reconciliation bill — The Congressional Budget Office reported that the budget reconciliation bill, which adds $3.4 trillion to the federal deficit, will trigger cuts of up to $491 billion in Medicare from 2027 to 2034, alongside nearly a