Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration deletes DEI mentions from IRS handbook — The Trump administration has ordered the deletion of terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from federal documents, including the Internal Revenue Service's procedural handbook. This action is part of a broader effort to eliminate DEI programs across the government. The removal of these terms has led to the erasure of unrelated federal pages that mentioned "inequity" and "inclusion" in contexts not directly related to DEI initiatives. The administration has also set up a tip line for reporting DEI-related activities, which has been misused by internet users.

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• Trump orders review of FEMA — Trump ordered a review of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the disaster response agency, and suggested there is "political bias" in the agency. Trump previously criticized the agency's response to Hurricane Helene. The order states "Despite obligating nearly $30 billion in disaster aid each of the past three years, Fema has managed to leave vulnerable Americans without the resources or support they need when they need it most." A review council – which includes the secretaries of defense and homeland security, Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem – will report to Trump within 180 days.
• White House issued memorandum directing FAA and Transportation Secretary to review hiring decisions and safety protocols from prior four years — The White House issued a presidential memorandum on January 30, 2025, directing the Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator to review all hiring decisions and safety protocol changes made during the prior four years and take corrective action including replacement of individuals who do not meet qualification standards. The memorandum attributes a January 29 aircraft-helicopter collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to prior administrations' hiring practices, specifically citing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. It orders a return to merit-based recruitment and a systematic assessment of hiring and safety standard deterioration.
• Trump signed executive order on aviation safety — President Trump signed an executive order on aviation safety that rolls back diversity initiatives. This action was taken following a tragic plane crash involving a mid-air collision between a commercial flight and a US military helicopter. Trump claimed, without evidence, that diversity initiatives contributed to the crash. The executive order aims to reverse changes made under the Biden administration regarding air traffic controller hiring standards, which Trump criticized as part of diversity programs.
• Trump fires TSA chief — President Trump fired Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske as part of a broader effort to reshape leadership within federal transportation agencies following the air disaster.
• Trump freezes federal hiring — The Trump administration implemented a freeze on the hiring of all federal employees, including air traffic controllers, despite warnings from the Department of Transportation about staffing shortages at critical air traffic control facilities.
• Trump signs executive order on FAA staffing — President Trump signed an executive order that blames previous administrations for "problematic and likely illegal decisions" regarding staffing and diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order emphasizes a return to "merit-based recruitment" to ensure aviation safety.
• — President Trump signed an executive order that blames previous administrations for "problematic and likely illegal decisions" that he claims minimized merit and competence in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order emphasizes a return to "merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion" within the FAA.

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• Executive Order on Educational Freedom — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14191 to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds for K-12 educational choice initiatives and prioritizes education freedom in discretionary grant programs. It also involves the Secretaries of Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and the Interior in reviewing and recommending mechanisms to support educational choice for low-income, military, and Bureau of Indian Education-connected families.
• Executive Order: Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday — President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday. The task force, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, is tasked with organizing a grand celebration for the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. The order also reinstates previous executive orders related to the National Garden of American Heroes and protecting monuments from vandalism. The task force will coordinate with various federal agencies and the United States Semiquincentennial Commission to plan the celebrations.
• Trump issues executive order on educational freedom — President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families" on January 29, 2025. The order directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds to support K-12 educational choice initiatives. It also mandates reviews by the Secretaries of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and the Interior to explore mechanisms for expanding educational options, including private and faith-based schools, for various groups such as low-income families, military families, and those eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools.
• White House issues fact sheet promoting school choice executive order — The White House published a fact sheet on January 30, 2025, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump on educational freedom and school choice. The fact sheet states the order directs the Department of Education to issue guidance on using federal K-12 funding for scholarship programs, prioritizes school choice in discretionary grants, and directs HHS, Defense, and Interior to submit plans enabling families to redirect federal funds toward private, faith-based, and alternative educational options. The document claims school choice improves academic performance and saves taxpayer dollars.
• White House signed Executive Order 14191 directing federal agencies to support state-based K-12 educational choice programs — The White House issued Executive Order 14191 on January 29, 2025, directing the Secretary of Education to issue guidance within 60 days on how states can use federal formula funds to support K-12 educational choice initiatives. The order also directs the Secretaries of Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Interior to review discretionary grant programs and submit plans within 90 days for expanding education freedom through private, faith-based, and charter school options for low-income families, military families, and students eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools.