Trump Action Archive

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• Attorney General Bondi indicates Epstein files under review on her desk — On February 21, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News that Epstein case files were "sitting on my desk right now to review" in response to a question about whether the DOJ would release a list of Epstein's clients. Bondi later suggested she was referring to case files rather than a client list, but the statement signaled potential control over the release of materials potentially implicating the president.
• Attorney General Bondi states Epstein client list is on her desk — In February 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News Channel that the Epstein client list was "sitting on my desk right now," suggesting the administration would release it. This statement was made to MAGA audiences who had been promised transparency on Epstein files as a key campaign commitment, with senators like Marsha Blackburn supporting Kash Patel's FBI directorship partly on the expectation he would release Epstein information.

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• Federal Election Commission cancels open meeting — The Federal Election Commission announced the cancellation of its open meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025. The meeting was to be held in a hybrid format at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. The cancellation was made under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. No further details on the reason for the cancellation were provided.

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• Inspectors general fired by Trump file lawsuit — Eight former inspectors general from various U.S. government departments, including defense and veterans affairs, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They seek redress for what they claim were unlawful and unjustified dismissals. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, argues that their terminations were illegal and that they should remain in their positions unless lawfully removed. The plaintiffs are also seeking injunctive relief to prevent interference with their duties. The lawsuit follows Trump's removal of 18 inspectors general shortly after returning to office.

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• USAID website and Twitter removed — The USAID website went offline, and the agency's Twitter profile was removed. This follows the administrative leave of top security officials and reflects the Trump administration's efforts to control information and limit the agency's public presence.

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• Trump fires Archivist of the United States — President Trump fired Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States, who led the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). This action follows NARA's efforts to retrieve classified documents from Mar-a-Lago.

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• Oklahoma State Board of Education approves social studies standards incorporating election denial claims — The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved revised social studies standards in February 2025 that direct high school teachers to present discredited 2020 election conspiracy theories—including claims about ballot-counting halts, mail-in voting risks, and "bellwether county" anomalies—as legitimate topics for student debate. The standards, championed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and developed with input from far-right figures including Kevin Roberts (Heritage Foundation) and Dennis Prager (PragerU), will take effect in fall 2025. Teachers report concern about pressure to teach election falsehoods despite overwhelming judicial and DOJ refutation.
• Oklahoma Superintendent Walters approves social studies curriculum including 2020 election fraud claims — Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters approved a new social studies curriculum for the 2025-26 school year that requires high school students to "analyze" debunked claims about the 2020 election, including allegations of ballot-counting halts, mail-in voting fraud, and "batch dumps." The curriculum presents these claims as legitimate concerns without labeling them as conspiracy theories. The State Board of Education approved the standards in February after Walters provided them to board members only 4 p.m. the day before a 9:30 a.m. meeting, preventing adequate review of the 400-page document. Multiple board members later stated they did not realize the standards differed from earlier versions and called Walters' tactics a "breach of trust."
• Walters withheld curriculum changes from State Board members until day before vote — Ryan Walters did not send the new social studies standards with his additions to State Board of Education members until 4 p.m. the day before the board's 9:30 a.m. meeting, preventing adequate review of the approximately 400-page document. The email "subtly indicate[d]" updates had been made but provided no specifics. During the meeting, Walters did not mention specific changes. When board member Chris VanDenhende later requested documents noting the changes, Walters called the request "irrelevant." Board member Ryan Deatherage asked to delay the vote, but Walters pressured the board to vote that day, citing a legislative time crunch that did not exist—the board had until April to approve the standards.

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• Federal agencies stopped collecting and publishing data on immigration, workforce, climate, and other topics — The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration has ceased collection and publication of data across multiple federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security stopped issuing monthly immigration statistics reports in February. The administration did not deliver the legally required annual report on the federal workforce. Dozens of climate change reports and data collections have been removed from government websites. The Education Department omitted key data from its required annual education report. Ongoing surveys have been dropped, including the Agricultural Labor Survey, the Drug Abuse Warning Network, and a household survey on hunger. Climate scientist Daniel Swain stated that "the complete and total collapse" of federal agency credibility has occurred in recent months.

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• Federal Election Commission Sunshine Act Meeting Notice — The Federal Election Commission announced a closed Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025, with a continuation on January 30, 2025. The meeting will address compliance matters, internal personnel decisions, investigatory records, and participation in civil actions. The meeting will be held at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually.
• — The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced a change in its previously scheduled Sunshine Act meeting. The meeting, initially set for January 30, 2025, included discussions on a Sample Donor Response Form for Contributions by LLCs and the Two-Year Renewal of Directive 74. The meeting was held in a hybrid format at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. This notice ensures transparency in the FEC's operations and decision-making processes.
• — The Federal Election Commission announced a Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, both in-person at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. The agenda includes proposed revisions to Directives 10 and 17, as well as management and administrative matters. The meeting is open to the public, and virtual access instructions are available on the FEC's website.

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• Trump administration halts federal grants and loans — On January 27, the Trump administration ordered a pause on all federal government grants and loans, requiring that they ban diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This directive affects a wide range of federal programs and funding.
• Trump freezes federal grants, loans, and payments — President Trump ordered an immediate freeze on federal grants, loans, and payments to millions of Americans, citing a need to review their appropriateness and potential ties to DEI initiatives. This action, which affects funds previously allocated by Congress, has been criticized as illegal under the 1974 Impound Control Act. The freeze has caused widespread confusion and concern, with reports of Medicaid portals being down nationwide and various federal programs in disarray.
• Trump administration freezes federal funding for DEI and environmental programs — The Trump administration announced a freeze on federal grants targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and environmental initiatives, described as "illegal DEI programs" and "green new scam" initiatives. This funding pause, set to activate on the evening of January 28, 2025, could impact trillions of dollars in grants and loans, affecting programs such as school meals for low-income students and wildfire preparedness. The Office of Management and Budget has requested details from federal agencies about over 2,600 programs that could be affected.
• White House rescinds spending freeze on federal loans and grants — The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded a policy that temporarily paused federal loans and grants, reversing a decision made earlier in the week. This policy had initially halted funding for various programs, including Medicaid. The rescission followed a federal judge's restraining order against the funding freeze, which was issued due to conflicting messages from the White House. Despite the rescission, the White House press secretary stated that the executive orders on federal funding remain in effect.
• Trump administration memo orders freeze on federal financial assistance — The Trump administration issued a memo directing federal agencies to freeze the disbursement of all federal financial assistance, effective January 30, 2025. The memo, authored by acting OMB Director Matthew J. Vaeth, requires agencies to submit detailed information about their financial assistance programs by February 10, 2025. The freeze will remain until the Office of Management and Budget reviews and approves each program. The memo excludes direct assistance to individuals, such as Social Security and Medicare. The stated purpose is to prevent federal resources from advancing certain policies deemed wasteful by the administration.
• Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo — The Trump administration rescinded a memo that froze federal funding after it caused widespread chaos and legal challenges. The initial freeze had paused federal grants and loans, affecting public programs and government spending.
• Case update — National Council of Nonprofits v. Office of Management and Budget (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00239 — The Government submitted a Notice that the OMB had rescinded the challenged memo. On the same day, the White House Press Secretary stated , “This is not a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo. Why? To end any confusion created by the court's injunction. The President's EO's on federal funding remain in full force and effect, and will be rigorously implemented.”
• Case update — State of New York v. Trump (D.R.I.) 1:25-cv-00039 — The Government submitted a notice that the OMB had rescinded the challenged memo. On the same day, the White House Press Secretary stated , “This is not a rescission of the federal funding freeze. It is simply a rescission of the OMB memo. Why? To end any confusion created by the court's injunction. The President's EO's on federal funding remain in full force and effect, and will be rigorously implemented.”
• Trump administration sued over funding freeze — The Trump administration faced a lawsuit from multiple states over a funding freeze memo. Despite rescinding the memo, the administration argued in court for the lawsuit's dismissal. However, a judge ordered the release of funds, citing conflicting statements from the administration's press secretary, which suggested the freeze was still in effect.
• Reports of Medicaid portal outages following funding freeze — Following the Trump administration's memo to freeze federal financial assistance, reports emerged of Medicaid portal outages across all 50 states. Senator Ron Wyden confirmed the outages, describing them as a "blatant attempt to rip away health insurance from millions of Americans." The White House attributed the outages to technical issues, but the Medicaid website cited delays due to executive orders on grant payments. Medicaid provides health insurance to nearly a fifth of all Americans.
• Trump administration freezes federal funding — The Trump administration announced a freeze on all federal funding and grants, claiming it would ensure the removal of "Marxist" diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This decision affects various programs, including Meals on Wheels and Medicaid, which are essential for many Americans. The Office of Management and Budget later issued a memo to rescind the freeze, but the press secretary contradicted this, indicating the cuts were still in effect. The situation has led to significant public outcry and legal scrutiny.
• Trump issues executive order freezing government grants — Former President Trump issued an executive order freezing government grants, which was described as illegal and a direct assault on congressional authority. The order was rescinded after two days due to public outrage and pressure from lawmakers. The freeze caused significant disruption and uncertainty for millions of Americans dependent on government benefits and payments. The swift public and political response highlighted the power of civic engagement in countering executive overreach.
• Trump’s administration freezes federal grants — The Office of Management and Budget under Trump sent out a memo freezing all federal grants and loans without prior approval from the White House, leading to concerns about a constitutional crisis.
• Court issues injunction against Trump Administration — U.S. District Court Judge Jack McConnell issued an injunction against the Trump Administration, preventing it from impounding federal funds intended for states. The court found that the Executive's pause in disbursement of federal funding would cause irreparable harm to states' ability to provide vital services. The injunction ensures that federal financial assistance to states remains uninterrupted.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — State of New York v. Trump (D.R.I.) 1:25-cv-00039 — Judge McConnell issued a temporary restraining order against the OMB policy to allow the states to file their motion for a preliminary injunction. Judge McConnell's order notes that the case is not moot because “the alleged rescission of the OMB Directive was in name only and may have been issued simply to defeat the jurisdiction of the courts.” The judge also wrote, "the States are likely to succeed on the merits of some, if not all, their claims."

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• DOJ removes database of Jan. 6 insurrectionists' charges — The Department of Justice removed a database listing the criminal charges and convictions of individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection. This action raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the handling of cases related to the insurrection.

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• Trump revoked Biden police reform executive orders — On January 20, 2025, President Trump revoked executive orders issued by President Biden that implemented limited police reforms. The article notes that Trump dismantled the federal database tracking police misconduct on the same date. These actions reversed measures intended to address police accountability following the George Floyd protests and the passage of related legislation in Congress.
• Trump decommissioned federal police misconduct database on first day of office — On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order directing the decommissioning of a federal database tracking police misconduct. This action removed a key transparency and accountability mechanism for monitoring law enforcement violations across jurisdictions, making it more difficult to identify patterns of abuse or hold departments accountable.

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• Lawsuit filed against Trump's 'Doge' program — A lawsuit was filed against the 'department of government efficiency' (Doge) program, initiated by Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk, shortly after Trump's swearing-in. The lawsuit, filed by the public interest law firm National Security Counselors, claims that Doge violates federal transparency rules. It argues that Doge should be considered a federal advisory committee, which requires balanced representation, record-keeping, and public access to meetings. The program, which aims to cut government programs and jobs, has reportedly hired staff working from Musk's SpaceX offices.
• DOGE program sued for transparency violations — The DOGE program, initiated by the Trump administration, was sued shortly after Trump's inauguration. The lawsuit alleges that DOGE violates federal transparency rules, including failing to maintain balanced representation, keep records of meetings, and ensure public scrutiny. The National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, argue that DOGE should be classified as a federal advisory committee, which would subject it to specific legal requirements for transparency and accountability.

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• White House signed executive order establishing Department of Government Efficiency — The White House signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize federal technology and software. The order renames the United States Digital Service as the United States DOGE Service, establishes a USDS Administrator reporting to the White House Chief of Staff, and creates a temporary organization set to terminate July 4, 2026. Each federal agency must establish DOGE Teams of at least four employees within 30 days. The order directs USDS to conduct a Software Modernization Initiative and grants USDS full access to unclassified agency records and IT systems.
• Lawsuit filed against Trump's 'Doge' program — A lawsuit was filed against the 'department of government efficiency' (Doge) program, initiated by Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk, shortly after Trump's swearing-in. The lawsuit, filed by the public interest law firm National Security Counselors, claims that Doge violates federal transparency rules. It argues that Doge should be considered a federal advisory committee, which requires balanced representation, record-keeping, and public access to meetings. The program, which aims to cut government programs and jobs, has reportedly hired staff working from Musk's SpaceX offices.
• Elon Musk given office in West Wing — Elon Musk has reportedly secured an office in the West Wing of the White House, following negotiations with Donald Trump. This development suggests a close relationship between Musk and the Trump administration, raising questions about the influence of private sector leaders on government policy and operations.