Trump Action Archive

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• Kristi Noem fired as DHS Secretary — Kristi Noem was fired from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 5, 2026.
• Markwayne Mullin nominated as Secretary of Homeland Security — President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), replacing Kristi Noem.
• Trump fires homeland security secretary Kristi Noem — President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kristi Noem as the homeland security secretary, following bipartisan criticism over her leadership, particularly after immigration agents killed two US citizens.

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• Draft Plans for Deep Cuts at FEMA Under Trump Administration — The Trump administration, under the oversight of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has drafted plans to significantly reduce the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by more than 50% by

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• Trump Begins Demolition of East Wing for Ballroom — Former President Donald Trump has initiated the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to construct a ballroom similar to the one at Mar-a-Lago.
• Demolition of the East Wing of the White House begins without required approval — Construction crews have begun demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million ballroom, a project initiated by Donald Trump.
• Demolition of White House East Wing for Trump's Ballroom — Demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House's East Wing to construct a $250 million ballroom as part of Trump's long-desired project.

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• White House announces federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown — The White House, through Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced layoffs of more than 4,000 federal workers as the government shutdown nears its third week.
• Administration begins layoffs amid government shutdown — The White House announced layoffs of federal workers as the government shutdown nears its third week.
• Trump Fires 4,000 Federal Employees in CDC Purge — The Trump administration has initiated another round of layoffs, reportedly to pressure Democrats during the government shutdown.

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• Federal agencies blame Democrats for looming shutdown in apparent Hatch Act violation — On Tuesday, several U.S.
• Federal Agencies Blame Democrats for Looming Government Shutdown — Following the Senate's failure to pass a funding resolution, various federal agencies sent emails to employees blaming Democrats for the impending government shutdown.
• Federal agencies engage in partisan political activity during shutdown — During the 2025 US federal government shutdown, several federal agencies have been found using out-of-office emails and websites to blame Democrats for the shutdown.

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• White House freezes $108m in funds to Duke University over affirmative action — The Trump administration has frozen $108 million in federal research funding to Duke University following allegations of racial discrimination through affirmative action.

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• Trump administration plans to dismantle FEMA — The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the end of the 2025 hurricane season.

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• Trump orders deployment of military to Los Angeles — President Trump ordered the deployment of approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles following a series of immigration sweeps that began on June 6.
• Deployment of marines and national guard against protesters in Los Angeles — President Trump deployed marines and national guard troops against protesters in Los Angeles as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.
• Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Protests — President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard troops and U.S.

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• Deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles — President Donald Trump deployed National Guard and US Marine troops to Los Angeles to suppress protests against his administration's increased deportation policies.
• Trump deploys military units to Los Angeles amid immigration protests — President Donald Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active marines to Los Angeles in response to confrontations between pro-migrant protesters and military units.
• Trump deploys National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles — Amid protests against immigration policies in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard and summoned hundreds of Marines without the consent of the California governor.

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• Trump Holds Military Parade in Washington, D.C. — On Saturday, former President Donald Trump held a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking his 79th birthday.
• Trump Holds Military Parade in DC — President Trump held a military parade in Washington, D.C., reportedly costing $40 million.
• Trump’s military parade fails to attract significant attendance — A military parade organized in Washington, D.C.

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• Executive Order Shuts Down VoA Operations — An executive order signed by Donald Trump in mid-March has effectively shut down Voice of America (VoA) operations, taking them off the air and offline.
• Trump Administration's Executive Order Shuts Down Voice of America — In March, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), effectively shutting down Voice of America (VoA) and placing 1,300 employees on administrative leave.

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• Trump Administration Fires FEMA Director — The Trump administration has fired FEMA Director Cameron Hamilton, reportedly by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, following his testimony to a House Appropriations subcommittee where he opposed the elimination of FEMA.

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• Peace Corps to Undergo Significant Cuts After Doge Review — The Peace Corps is set to undergo significant restructuring following an assessment by the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), led by Elon Musk.

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• Health Secretary Announces Massive Layoffs at HHS — Robert F Kennedy Jr, the U.S.
• Trump administration begins mass layoffs at Health and Human Services — The Trump administration, led by Health Secretary Robert F.
• Mass Layoffs at Department of Health and Human Services — The Department of Health and Human Services announced mass layoffs that significantly impacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug

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• Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.
• Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education — President Trump signed an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education.

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• Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which was established by Congress.
• Trump orders dismantling of the US Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising concerns about the management of student debt.
• Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — On March 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S.

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• Starlink Internet Service Installed in White House — Elon Musk's Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's close ties with the Trump administration.
• Installation of Starlink at the White House — Reports indicate that Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has been installed across the White House campus.

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• Internal memo proposes changes to Social Security claims process — An internal memo from Acting Deputy SSA Commissioner Doris Diaz, dated March 13, outlines proposed changes to the Social Security claims process that would require internet identity proofing for claims made over the
• SSA memo predicts service disruptions and operational strain — The Diaz memo predicts that the proposed changes to the Social Security claims process will lead to service disruptions, operational strain, and budget shortfalls.
• Proposed Changes to Social Security Administration — An internal memo from the Social Security Administration proposed requiring beneficiaries to visit field offices for identification verification if they cannot access the internet.

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• Trump signs order eliminating US Agency for Global Media — President Donald Trump signed an order eliminating the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the parent company of Voice of America (VoA), along with six other federal agencies.
• Voice of America shut down by Trump administration — Trump ordered the shutdown of Voice of America, locking out employees and terminating contracts with other international broadcasting services.
• Trump Administration Defunds Pro-Democracy Media Outlets — The Trump administration ordered the defunding of pro-democracy media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia.

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• Trump Administration Cuts $400 Million in Federal Funding to Columbia University — The Trump administration withdrew $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing the institution's failure to curb antisemitism.
• Trump Administration Cancels $400 Million in Federal Contracts to Columbia University — The Trump administration has canceled $400 million in federal contracts and grants to Columbia University.

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• Federal Workers Ordered to Document Accomplishments — Following a tweet from Elon Musk, federal workers received an email from the Office of Personnel Management requiring them to document five accomplishments from the past week.
• Elon Musk Orders Federal Employees to Report Weekly Accomplishments — Elon Musk, through the Office of Personnel Management, instructed all federal employees to submit weekly reports of their accomplishments or face automatic termination.
• Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers — Elon Musk, with the backing of President Donald Trump, issued an ultimatum to federal workers demanding they list their weekly accomplishments or face termination.

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• Trump administration announces mass layoffs in health agencies — The Trump administration announced a plan to lay off thousands of probationary employees from health agencies, including the CDC and HHS, as part of a broader effort to reduce government spending.
• Federal Employee Layoffs Impacting Scientific Research — The layoffs of federal employees, particularly at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are expected to severely impact scientific research and public health
• Mass Firings of Federal Employees Begin — Following the executive order signed by Trump, mass firings of federal employees commenced, with agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency losing thousands of workers.

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• Marco Rubio declares himself head of USAid as workers locked out of office — On February 3, 2025, U.S.
• Rubio Appointed Acting USAID Administrator — Senator Marco Rubio announced he would serve as the acting administrator of USAID, despite the agency's historical independence.

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• Musk seeks access to USAID's sensitive systems — Reports indicated that Elon Musk was seeking access to USAID's personnel files and security systems, including classified information.
• Musk's Team Accesses Small Business Administration Systems — Musk's team has gained access to the Small Business Administration's human resources, contracts, and payment systems.
• Musk's Team Breaches Department of Education Data Systems — Musk's team has accessed sensitive internal data systems of the Department of Education, including personal information of millions of students involved in federal student aid programs.

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• Musk's team gains access to Treasury payment systems — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved access to the Treasury's payments system for Elon Musk's team after the previous acting secretary refused.
• Access to U.S. Treasury Payment Systems Granted to Musk's Team — Elon Musk's team gained access to the U.S.
• Musk's Access to Treasury Payment Systems — Elon Musk's team forced the resignation of David A.