Trump Action Archive

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• DHS Awards Contract for Border Wall Construction in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a contract to Sundt Construction in late May 2026 to build a new section of the border wall in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona.

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• FDA Accuses QOL Medical of Misleading Advertising — On May 26, 2026, the FDA sent a letter to QOL Medical accusing the company of using "false or misleading" advertising to promote its drug Sucraid.
• QOL Medical's 2024 DOJ Settlement for Fraudulent Practices — In November 2024, QOL Medical and its CEO, Frederick Cooper, settled with the DOJ for $47 million over allegations of a kickback scheme and aggressive sales tactics to promote Sucraid.

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• CDC Funding Cuts and Staff Reductions — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has experienced significant funding cuts and staff reductions, particularly in divisions focused on parasitic diseases and infectious disease outbreaks.

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• UK Energy Scarcity — The UK is facing chronic energy scarcity, partly due to its rapid push for decarbonization and reliance on expensive offshore wind power.
• UK Housing Crisis — The UK is experiencing a severe housing crisis, with housing costs per square foot among the highest in Europe.
• UK National Health Service Backlog — The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing significant operational challenges, with a backlog of 6 million patients awaiting treatment.

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• FDA Issues Warning on Taylor Farms Lettuce — On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning against consuming shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, specifically at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio

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• Erica Schwartz's Senate Confirmation Hearing for CDC Director — Erica Schwartz, nominated by the Trump administration to lead the CDC, faced a Senate confirmation hearing where she was questioned about her stance on vaccine policies, particularly in relation to Health Secretary

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• Complaint filed — Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids v. FDA — On July 14, 2026, seven public health organizations, a pediatrician, and a parent of children who vape filed a complaint in the District of Maryland against the FDA.
• Complaint filed — Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum — On July 14, 2026, nine conservation organizations, including the Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, and WildEarth Guardians, filed a complaint in the Western District of Washington challenging the U.S.
• Complaint filed — Hennepin County, Minnesota v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — On July 14, 2026, Hennepin County, Minnesota, King County, Washington, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) filed a complaint against

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• FTC Investigates Medical Associations on Transgender Youth Care — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into medical professional associations that have issued guidance on care for transgender youth.

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• Nationwide Outbreak of Cyclospora — The U.S.
• CDC Reduces Foodborne Illness Surveillance — On July 1, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ceased tracking infections caused by cyclospora and five other common foodborne illnesses, reducing its Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance

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• Trump administration discourages antidepressant use — The Trump administration, led by Health Secretary Robert F.

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• Trump Administration Invokes Emergency Powers for Oil Operation — The Trump administration has invoked emergency powers to reactivate an oil operation in California that had been shut down for over a decade following a 2015 oil spill.

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• RFK Jr. Orders CDC to Halt Flu Vaccine Campaign — Less than 24 hours after becoming health secretary, RFK Jr.

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• USDA Criticized for Handling of Screwworm Outbreak — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticized the USDA's response to a screwworm outbreak, arguing that the agency's reliance on sterile flies is insufficient.

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• Trump administration changed Park Police vehicle pursuit rules — On August 14, 2025, the Trump administration, led by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, changed the rules for U.S.

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• FDA Classifies Diagnostic Device for Bacillus Detection — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a simple in vitro diagnostic device for detecting secreted proteins from Bacillus species in human clinical samples into class II with special controls.
• FDA Classifies Endoscopic Light-Projecting Measuring Device — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the endoscopic light-projecting measuring device into class II, which involves special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• FDA Classifies Endoscopic Traction Device into Class II — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the endoscopic traction device into class II, which involves special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness.

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• ICE relocates detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz' — U.S.
• DHS and ICE Relocate Detainees from 'Alligator Alcatraz' — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has relocated detainees from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in Florida to other facilities.

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• Trump Properties Fail Health Inspections — Multiple Trump-branded properties have been cited for health and safety violations.

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• Protesters Pepper-Sprayed at Delaney Hall — As detainees go on hunger strike over conditions at Delaney Hall, relatives describe concern for loved ones’ wellbeing

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• Oversight Visit to Delaney Hall ICE Facility — As detainees go on hunger strike over conditions at Delaney Hall, relatives describe concern for loved ones’ wellbeing
• Senator Kim denied access to ICE detainees — Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) reported being denied access to speak with detainees at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center during a visit, despite his congressional oversight responsibilities.

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• New Jersey Files Lawsuit Against Geo Group Over Delaney Hall Conditions — On June 2, 2026, New Jersey's Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a lawsuit against Geo Group, the private operator of the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark.
• New Jersey Attorney General Sues GEO Group Over Detention Center Access — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport filed a lawsuit against the GEO Group for allegedly refusing to allow state health inspectors access to the Delaney Hall detention center, claiming this violates state law.
• Lawsuits Filed Against Geo Group Over Delaney Hall Conditions — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, along with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, announced lawsuits against the Geo Group, the company managing Delaney Hall, citing health concerns and restricted access for state health

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• Trump Signs Executive Order to Halve Recommended Childhood Vaccines — On May 29, 2026, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccines by nearly half.

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• FBI Investigation into San Diego Mosque Shooting — The FBI, along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is investigating a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, carried out an attack
• FBI Flagged San Diego Mosque Shooter Prior to Attack — Caleb Vazquez, one of the shooters in the deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, had been previously flagged by the FBI as a potential threat due to his extremist views.

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• California DOJ Report Reveals Inhumane Conditions in ICE Facilities — The California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ) released a report detailing severe human rights violations in ICE detention facilities across the state.
• Overcrowding and Poor Conditions Documented in California ICE Facilities — The Cal DOJ report reveals that ICE detention centers in California suffer from overcrowding, inadequate food, and poor living conditions.
• California DOJ Report on ICE Facilities — A report by the California Department of Justice highlights a human rights crisis in ICE facilities across the state, citing Popular Information’s reporting on the Trump administration's decision to stop funding

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• Launch of TrumpRx Direct-to-Consumer Drug Sales Website — In February 2026, the Trump administration launched TrumpRx, a direct-to-consumer drug sales website aimed at reducing prescription drug costs.
• Trump Administration Expands Access to Obesity Treatments — The Trump administration initiated a pilot program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand access to GLP-1 medications, including Eli Lilly's Foundayo and Zepbound KwikPen, for Medicare patients.

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• Family of Florida university shooting victim files lawsuit against OpenAI — Federal lawsuit against OpenAI says alleged gunman had extensive conversations with chatbot over months
• Florida Attorney General launches criminal investigation against OpenAI