Trump Action Archive

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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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• Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud charges — Letitia James, the New York State Attorney General, was indicted on charges of mortgage fraud by a federal prosecutor appointed by President Donald Trump.
• Lindsey Halligan indicted NY AG Letitia James on bank fraud charges — Lindsey Halligan, the newly installed US Attorney, complied with demands from former President Trump to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on charges of bank fraud related to her mortgage applications.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements, following pressure from Trump.

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• Bondi's refusal to answer questions led to accusations of contempt — Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer questions from senators, leading to accusations of contempt and a lack of accountability.
• Senate Judiciary Committee held a contentious hearing with AG Pam Bondi — Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she faced intense questioning regarding her handling of various issues, including the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Trump
• Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Pam Bondi's Tenure — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S.

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• Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis Amid Low Crime Rates — President Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, despite the city experiencing significant reductions in crime rates.
• Trump signs executive order to deploy National Guard to Memphis — On September 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a new initiative called the "Memphis Safe Task Force." This move is part of the
• Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis for Crime Control — President Trump signed a memo deploying National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to address violent crime.

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• US Supreme Court Allows Trump to Withhold $5bn in Foreign Aid — The US Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, temporarily halted a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to spend nearly $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress had appropriated.
• Partial Stay on District Court Order in Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition — The Supreme Court, through Chief Justice John G.
• Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal on Foreign Aid — The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to freeze billions in foreign aid after a lower court ruled the funds must be spent before they expire.

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• Trump Bypasses Congress to Shut Down USAID and Deploy Military Forces — President Trump bypassed Congress to shut down USAID and other agencies, as well as to deploy military forces in Los Angeles against peaceful protesters.
• Trump Claws Back Federal Funds Approved by Congress — President Trump utilized a rare administrative tool to reclaim federal funds that had already been approved by Congress.
• Trump Issues Executive Order Ignoring Bipartisan Law on TikTok — President Donald Trump issued an executive order that effectively disregarded a bipartisan law, which had been affirmed by a unanimous Supreme Court decision, to ban TikTok.

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• Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC — In response to rising youth crime, former President Donald Trump deployed approximately 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington DC, temporarily taking over the city's police department.
• Trump Administration Deploys National Guard in Washington DC — The Trump administration deployed national guard troops in Washington DC, prompting protests from residents and activist groups.
• Trump Amasses Troops in Washington DC — Former President Donald Trump has reportedly amassed troops in Washington DC, raising concerns about the potential use of military force against civilian protests.

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• Trump expected to order rebrand of Pentagon as ‘Department of War’ — President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order authorizing the rebranding of the US Department of Defense to the "Department of War." This move aims to formalize the name change without requiring
• Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War — On September 5, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
• Executive Order: Restoring the United States Department of War — On September 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to restore the name "Department of War" for the Department of Defense.

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• Trump Deploys National Guard for Landscaping in DC — President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to perform landscaping duties in Washington, D.C., following cuts to the National Park Service.
• Trump Deploys National Guard to Address Crime in Washington DC — Earlier this month, President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington DC to address crime, with threats of similar interventions in other major cities.
• Trump Extends National Guard Deployment in DC — The Trump administration is expected to extend military orders to keep National Guard troops in DC through December, ensuring service members receive benefits for extended active duty.

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• Trump signs order to criminally charge those who burn US flag in protest — On August 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against individuals who burn American flags during protests.
• Trump Administration's Flag Burning Executive Order — The Trump administration issued an executive order criminalizing flag burning, despite constitutional protections for free speech.
• Trump Announces Executive Order on Flag Burning — President Trump announced a new executive order directing the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute instances of flag burning, claiming it incites riots.

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• Trump threatens federal intervention in Chicago — Trump threatened to take over Chicago, claiming that he would send federal forces to address crime in the city.
• Trump Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — President Trump plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, a move criticized by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt.
• Pentagon Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — The Pentagon has been planning to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to Chicago as early as next month.

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• DC Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Police Takeover — DC's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block its takeover of the local police department, arguing that it infringes on the District's right to self-governance and endangers public

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• JD Vance encourages Indiana Republicans to redraw congressional map — JD Vance met with Republican lawmakers in Indiana to encourage them to redraw the state's congressional map to favor the GOP.
• Administration plans to redistrict Indiana amid election concerns — The administration is reportedly planning to engage in redistricting efforts in Indiana, sending Vice President J.D.

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• President Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities — On June 21, 2025, President Trump ordered airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking the first U.S.
• U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites — On June 21, 2025, President Donald J.
• US military conducts airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites — The US military launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, involving over 125 aircraft and multiple bomb types, including GBU-57 bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles.

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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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• NPR and Public Radio Stations File Lawsuit Against Trump's Executive Order — NPR, along with three Colorado-based public radio stations, has filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order by President Trump that cuts federal funding to media outlets he deems "biased." The lawsuit argues that

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• Trump cuts ties with Harvard — The Trump administration ordered all federal agencies to sever ties with Harvard University and revoke existing contracts and grants, totaling around $100 million.
• Trump orders federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard — The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to cancel all government contracts with Harvard University, totaling an estimated $100 million.

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• Supreme Court allows Trump to control independent agencies — The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order pausing lower court rulings that allowed board members at two independent agencies to remain in their positions despite attempts by Trump to fire them.
• Motion granted — Cathy A. Harris v. Bessent et al (D.C. Cir.) 25-5037 — The Supreme Court granted the government's request for a stay while the case is on appeal.
• Motion granted — Gwynne A. Wilcox v. Donald J. Trump et al (D.C. Cir.) 1:25-cv-00334 — The Supreme Court granted the federal government's request for a stay in the case of Trump v.

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• Trump signs executive order targeting sanctuary cities — On April 28, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general and the secretary of homeland security to publish a list of state and local jurisdictions that obstruct the
• Executive Order: Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens — On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens." The order directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to
• Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities — On April 28, 2025, Trump signed an executive order threatening to cut federal funding from sanctuary cities and jurisdictions that "obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws." This order is part of the

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• Trump threatens additional tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, effective Wednesday, unless China drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
• Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China unless it drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
• Trump Imposes New Tariffs on China — On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and updating duties on low-value imports from China.

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• Trump Declares National Emergency to Justify Tariffs — President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the imposition of new tariffs on imports.
• Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a reciprocal tariff policy to address large and persistent U.S.

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• Executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration — On March 25, the US President signed an executive order mandating that documentary proof of citizenship be added to federal voter registration forms.
• Trump signs executive order altering voter registration processes — On March 25, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that significantly changes the U.S.
• Executive Order on Election Integrity Issued by Trump — On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections." The order mandates stricter enforcement of federal election laws, including

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• Trump Issues Executive Orders Against Law Firms — President Donald Trump issued executive orders penalizing three major law firms, including Covington & Burling and Perkins Coie, by barring them from entering federal buildings, interacting with agencies, and revoking
• Executive Order: Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block — On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting the law firm Jenner & Block LLP.
• Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Law Firm — Trump signed an executive order targeting a law firm that previously employed Andrew Weissmann, suspending security clearances for its employees and terminating government contracts.

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• Trump Administration Ignores Court Order on Deportation Flights — The Trump administration defied a court order from U.S.
• Trump Administration Allegedly Defies Court Order on Deportation — The Trump administration reportedly ignored a court order to halt the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members, claiming the ruling did not apply as the flights were over international waters.