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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• RFK Jr. and Trump made false claims about vaccine safety at press conference — At a press conference, Trump and RFK Jr.

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• California Department of Pesticide Regulation cancels paraquat registrations and phases out use — The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced the cancellation of the state's remaining paraquat pesticide registrations, with a two-year phase-out period.

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• Trump signs executive order redefining U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations and directing legal challenges to state vaccine mandates. — President Trump signed Executive Order 14420 establishing "Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations" aligned with peer nations' practices, reducing the number of recommended vaccines and doses.
• Trump signs executive order restructuring childhood vaccination schedule — Donald Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping changes to the CDC childhood vaccination schedule, including breaking the MMR vaccine into three separate shots, reducing recommended vaccines from 18 to 11
• Trump issued executive order mandating split MMR vaccine and separate childhood immunizations — Trump signed an executive order requiring the combined MMR vaccine to be administered as three separate single-disease shots and mandating that childhood immunizations be given at separate medical visits, once

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• FDA proposes mandatory notification system for food ingredients under GRAS pathway — The FDA submitted a proposed rule to the Federal Register on Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency of all ingredients brought to market under the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) pathway, closing

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• DOGE delayed forest-thinning grant, forests later burned — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) delayed a $10 million grant that would have funded forest-thinning efforts on approximately 4,000 acres of high-risk forest in Minnesota.

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• Trump Comments on Iran Cyberattack Allegations — President Trump, during a cabinet meeting at Camp David, dismissed allegations of Iranian cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, blaming state officials instead.

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• Court-appointed monitor finds California City ICE facility neglected detainees' medical needs — A court-appointed monitor, Dr.

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• Seattle Police Recover Weapons from Mass Shooting Scene — Seattle police recovered a modified machine gun and an untraceable "ghost gun" from the scene of a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival.

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• Complaint filed — Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — On July 28, 2026, Planned Parenthood Federation of America filed a complaint in the U.S.

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• Trump issues executive order on vaccine recommendations — President Donald Trump issued an executive order in May directing the Department of Health and Human Services to align US vaccine recommendations with those of peer nations.

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• Taylor Farms Requests White House Intervention in Cyclospora Recall — Taylor Farms reportedly contacted the White House to delay a recall announcement related to a cyclospora outbreak, which has affected multiple states.

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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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• Tuberculosis Outbreak at Colorado ICE Facility — A tuberculosis outbreak has occurred at the Aurora ICE processing center in Colorado, with at least 12 detainees testing positive.

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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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• Trump Administration's Campaign Against Antidepressants — Health Secretary Robert F.

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

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• US House Proposes Cuts to HIV/AIDS Programs — The US House of Representatives has proposed cutting $225 million from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, which provides low-cost care to about half of all people with HIV in the US.

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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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• Trump Administration Dissolves USAID — In early 2025, the Trump administration dissolved the US Agency for International Development (USAID), laying off more than 12,000 workers.

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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 Signs Secure America Act — On June 10, 2026, President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act during a ceremony at the White House.
• Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029 — On June 10, 2026, Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law, allocating nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
• Trump signs $70bn spending bill for immigration enforcement — Nearly 40 women detained at Delaney Hall join striking men and outline demands ‘rooted in basic human rights’

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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