Trump Action Archive

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• Trump attacks judges and judicial decisions in social media post — On Memorial Day, President Trump posted a message on social media that included derogatory remarks about judges, claiming they protect criminals and are ideologically opposed to the United States.

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• FBI to reinvestigate 2023 White House cocaine find and leak of Supreme Court Dobbs draft — The FBI announced it will reopen investigations into the 2023 discovery of cocaine at the White House and the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion on the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.
• Deputy FBI Director Claims Progress on J6 Pipe Bomber Case — Dan Bongino, Deputy FBI Director, claimed that the FBI is making progress in the investigation of the January 6th pipe bomber.

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• Proposed Federal Budget Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid — The proposed federal budget includes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.

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• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration — NPR filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that bars the use of congressionally appropriated funds for NPR and PBS, claiming it violates the First Amendment.
• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration over funding cuts — National Public Radio (NPR) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that cuts federal funding to NPR and PBS.
• NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump administration — NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that seeks to withhold congressionally appropriated funds for public media.

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• ICE Denies Mahmoud Khalil Contact Visit with Newborn Son — Mahmoud Khalil, a detained Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist, was denied a contact visit with his newborn son by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
• ICE Denies Contact Visit for Detainee’s Family — Mahmoud Khalil's legal team reported that ICE and GEO Group denied a contact visit with his wife and newborn, violating ICE standards.

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• CDC's lead poisoning prevention program questioned — During a Senate hearing, Secretary Kennedy assured Senator Jack Reed that the federal government was continuing to fund the childhood lead poisoning prevention program.
• Cuts to ALS research funding discussed in Senate hearing — Senator Dick Durbin expressed concern during a Senate hearing about cuts to research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the National Institutes of Health.
• HHS Secretary Kennedy deflects responsibility for funding cuts — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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• Chicago Sun-Times Confirms AI-Generated Reading List — The Chicago Sun-Times confirmed that a summer reading list, which included several non-existent book titles, was created using artificial intelligence by a freelancer working with one of their content partners.

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• California court halts Temecula Valley school district's CRT ban — The California appeals court has ordered the Temecula Valley unified school district to pause its ban on critical race theory (CRT).

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• Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Against Andrew Cuomo — The New York Times reported that the Justice Department launched a criminal investigation against Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations of lying to Congress about COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
• Justice Department Opens Inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 Response — The U.S.

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• Senators question Paramount over Trump lawsuit settlement efforts — Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders have sent a letter to Paramount chair Shari Redstone, expressing concerns that the media company may be engaging in improper conduct with the Trump

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• Verizon Scrubs DEI References from Website — Verizon has removed multiple webpages related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its website.

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• Trump announces Golden Dome missile defense project and appoints leader — On May 19, 2025, Donald Trump announced the development of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, intended to protect the U.S.
• Trump announces "Golden Dome" missile defense system — President Trump announced plans for a "Golden Dome" missile defense system, claiming it would be operational in three years at a cost of $175 billion.

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• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem questioned on habeas corpus — During a Senate hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was unable to correctly define habeas corpus when questioned by Senator Maggie Hassan.
• DHS Secretary Noem Misdefines Habeas Corpus — During a Senate hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus, suggesting it allows the president to remove people from the country.
• Noem's misunderstanding of habeas corpus during Senate hearing — During a Senate hearing, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem incorrectly defined "habeas corpus," suggesting it was a presidential right to remove people from the country.

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• Jon Stewart criticizes CNN's promotion of his book — Jon Stewart criticized CNN and host Jake Tapper for their excessive promotion of his book, particularly in light of Biden's cancer diagnosis, questioning the motives behind the media's focus.

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• Hasan Piker detained by Customs and Border Protection — Political commentator Hasan Piker was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection agents at a Chicago airport, where he was asked about his views on Trump and Hamas.

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• Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating — Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA1, citing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and an uncertain economic outlook.
• Moody's lowers U.S. credit rating — Moody's announced it is lowering the U.S.
• Moody's Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating — Moody's downgraded the U.S.

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• Republicans attempt to pass significant budget bill — Republicans in Congress attempted to advance a budget measure dubbed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which aimed to extend Trump’s tax cuts at a projected cost of $4.6 trillion over ten years while raising the debt ceiling
• House Budget Committee passes bill in late-night session — The House Budget Committee passed a budget bill after a late-night session, with some members who previously voted 'No' changing their votes to 'Present.' The bill is set to face further scrutiny in the Rules Committee.
• Republicans criticized for scheduling votes at odd hours — Several Democratic representatives criticized Republicans for scheduling votes on significant legislation during late-night hours, suggesting a lack of transparency and public engagement in the legislative process.

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• Trump posts on Truth Social about Comey — Trump reposted on Truth Social, accusing former FBI Director James Comey of orchestrating a death threat and demanding accountability for his actions, reflecting ongoing tensions between Trump and former officials.
• Trump Reposts "Clinton Body Count" Conspiracy Theory Video — Trump reposted a video promoting the debunked "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which baselessly accuses the Clintons of being responsible for several deaths.

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• DHS Spokesperson Accuses House Democrats of Assaulting ICE Officers — DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin accused House Democrats of "bodyslamming" ICE officers during a visit to a detention facility, despite video evidence to the contrary.

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• Bruce Springsteen criticizes attacks on democratic principles — During a concert in Manchester, England, musician Bruce Springsteen criticized the current political climate in the United States, highlighting issues such as the abandonment of allies, ideological pressures on

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• President Trump questions the right to due process — In an interview on May 4, President Donald J.

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• National Intelligence Council chair and deputy fired — On May 8, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired acting National Intelligence Council chair Michael Collins and deputy Maria Langan-Reikhof after the NIC produced a report contradicting President Trump's

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• Federal judge in New Jersey to rule on Mahmoud Khalil's release — A federal judge in New Jersey is expected to rule soon on the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian permanent resident and Columbia University student, who remains in detention.
• Federal judge orders release of Badar Khan Suri from custody — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, from immigration custody.
• Federal judge orders release of Indian academic from ICE detention — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the immediate release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic detained by ICE.

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• US Transportation Secretary Changes Wife’s Flight from Newark — Sean Duffy, the US Transportation Secretary, admitted to changing his wife's flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to LaGuardia Airport due to ongoing issues at Newark.

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• Investigation into James Comey for alleged threat — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced an investigation into former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly calling for the assassination of President Trump.
• Trump calls for arrest of James Comey — Trump and senior members of his administration called for the arrest of former FBI Director James Comey after he posted a photo interpreted as a threat against Trump.
• Secret Service Investigates James Comey's Instagram Post — The U.S.