Trump Action Archive

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• Senators Murray and Murphy request information on luxury planes for FBI director and border advisor — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top-ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) requested information from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the purchase of

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• Kennedy Center board votes to renovate building and inscribe Trump's name despite federal court order — The Kennedy Center's board, described as mostly Trump allies, voted to proceed with a $250 million renovation project that would temporarily close the main building and inscribe "Restored and Renovated by President
• Kennedy Center board voted to restore Trump's name despite federal court ruling — The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to unveil President Trump's name on the John F.
• Kennedy Center board votes to rename building after Trump — Trump's handpicked Kennedy Center board voted to place Trump's name on the Kennedy Center building, designating it as "Restored and Renovated by President Donald J.

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• Karoline Leavitt announces resignation as White House press secretary — Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Karoline Leavitt, his press secretary since January 2025, would depart at the end of August 2026 after 20 months in the role.
• Trump announced White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving — Trump announced on Truth Social that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her post by the end of August but will remain as one of the president's "top outside advisors." Leavitt, the youngest press
• Karoline Leavitt prepares to step down as Trump's fifth White House press secretary — Karoline Leavitt, 28, announced her resignation as White House press secretary effective end of August 2026, citing desire to spend more time with her family after returning from maternity leave in May.

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• Ohio Legislation Capping School Funding from Property Value Increases — In 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine approved legislation that caps the amount of funding school districts receive when property values increase.
• Ohio's Transportation Workgroup Report on School Bus Driver Shortage — In June 2026, the Ohio pupil transportation workgroup published a report addressing the significant shortage of school bus drivers in the state.

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• Congressional Investigation into Reflecting Pool Project — Democratic senators and House members have launched an investigation into the Trump administration's handling of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project.

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• Texas Supreme Court rules against environmentalists in SpaceX beach access case — The Texas Supreme Court ruled unanimously against environmental organizations attempting to block SpaceX from closing Boca Chica Beach during rocket launches.

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• Lawmaker Requests Comprehensive Records from Harvard and Bard on Epstein Ties — Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard president

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• Federal judge allows UFC fight at White House — A federal judge ruled that a UFC fight could proceed on the White House lawn, despite a lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Project seeking to stop the event.
• Lawsuit Filed to Block UFC Event at White House — The watchdog group Public Integrity Project filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to block the UFC event scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House.
• Legal Bid to Block UFC Event at White House Fails — A last-ditch legal attempt to prevent a UFC event from taking place at the White House was unsuccessful.

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• Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund — A federal judge in Virginia, Leonie Brinkema, has extended an order blocking the Trump administration's $1.8 billion fund, which was part of a settlement with the IRS over leaked tax returns.
• Virginia Judge Halts Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund — Virginia Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an injunction indefinitely halting a $1.8 billion fund associated with former President Trump, which was allegedly used for allies, political cronies, and insurrectionists.

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• Senate passes $70 billion immigration-enforcement package — The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration-enforcement package, funding ICE and Border Patrol through the end of the president's term.
• Senate Approves $70bn for Immigration Enforcement — The US Senate passed a bill allocating $70 billion to fund US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration enforcement.
• Senate Nears Passage of Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill — Congressional Republicans are close to finalizing an immigration enforcement funding bill for President Trump's signature.

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• Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced during a House appropriations committee hearing that the federal government will not proceed with the creation of a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of
• GOP lawmakers oppose Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund — GOP lawmakers are opposing Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which is seen as a slush fund for political purposes.
• DOJ halts progress on Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed a House committee that the Department of Justice is not advancing President Trump's proposed $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." Despite media reports suggesting the

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• Bipartisan group of ex-federal judges files lawsuit against Trump's $1.8bn fund — A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida challenging Donald Trump's creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The lawsuit seeks to reopen Trump's
• Federal judges criticize Trump’s manipulation of the judicial system — A group of thirty-five former federal judges requested U.S.

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• Federal judge blocks Trump's $1.8 billion fund for J6 defendants — A federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded "Anti-Weaponization Fund" intended to compensate January 6 defendants and Trump allies.
• US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund — A federal judge in Virginia, Leonie Brinkema, issued an order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from transferring funds into a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump's $1.776B Fund — A federal judge temporarily blocked further action involving Trump's $1.776 billion fund, which is alleged to support fraudsters and insurrectionists.

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• Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Resigns Amid Scandal — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned after a report indicated he likely interfered with an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

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• Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill to Shut Down Trump’s Slush Fund — Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) has introduced H.R.

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• DHS Inspector General Audit on Detention Facilities — The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General has opened an audit into a $38 billion scheme involving the purchase of warehouses for detention purposes.

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• US Senate Blocks ICE Funding Amid Trump Ballroom Controversy — The US Senate has refused to pass a $70 billion funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol due to controversy over a $1 billion proposal for security measures tied to Donald Trump's
• Senate Leadership Avoids Vote on Immigration Funding — In response to Republican discontent over Trump's slush fund and immunity agreement, Senate leadership decided not to pursue a vote on $72 billion in funding for immigration agencies.

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• Acting AG Todd Blanche Faces Senate Questioning — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was questioned by Senate Democrats regarding a $1.7 billion fund he created, allegedly to pay January 6 criminals and Trump’s co-conspirators.
• Todd Blanche defends Trump’s $1.776 billion slush fund — Todd Blanche, a representative for President Donald Trump, faced a meltdown while defending a $1.776 billion slush fund before the Senate.
• Acting AG testifies before Senate Appropriations Committee — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, where he faced questions regarding the newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund.

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• Senate Democrats Plan Amendment Against Settlement Fund — Senator Ruben Gallego announced plans to introduce an amendment to bar the government from establishing a commission like the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" during a committee vote on a bill to fund ICE.

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• Senate Republicans push $72 billion enforcement package through reconciliation — Senate Republicans are advancing a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes significant funding for ICE, CBP, and Secret Service security upgrades related to Trump's East Wing ballroom project.

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• Trump Renominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA — President Donald Trump has renominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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• Legislation Proposed for Presidential Ballroom Construction — Republican lawmakers, including Sen.
• Legislation to Fund Presidential Ballroom with Customs Fees — Senator Lindsey Graham and other Republican senators introduced a bill to allocate $400 million in taxpayer funds for the construction of a ballroom for President Trump.
• Republicans Propose Funding for Trump's Ballroom — A group of Senate Republicans has introduced legislation to authorize $400 million in spending to build a ballroom for President Trump.

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• Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as Labor Secretary amid controversies — Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as the Secretary of the Department of Labor following controversies including allegations of an affair, misuse of travel funds, and steering grants to politically connected figures.

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• Report on Trump Administration Cuts to Social Security Administration — A report from Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, highlights the impact of cuts made by the Trump administration to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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• Resignation of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Amid Ethics Investigation — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democratic US representative from Florida, announced her resignation from Congress effective immediately.
• Resignation of Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick — Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from her position in the House of Representatives ahead of a potential expulsion vote.