Trump Action Archive

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• Federal government freezes $259.5 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota — Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary halt to $259.5 million in federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, citing fraud concerns.
• Medicaid Payments Withheld from Minnesota — Vice President JD Vance announced on February 25, 2026, that the Trump administration would withhold $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota.
• Administration withholds Medicaid funds from Minnesota — The Trump administration announced it would withhold $259 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, claiming the state has not adequately protected taxpayers from fraud.

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• Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins Repeats False Claims About Alex Pretti’s Killing — During a congressional hearing, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins was criticized by Democratic lawmakers for repeating false claims from the Trump administration regarding the killing of Alex Pretti, a VA nurse

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• Department of Veterans Affairs to Eliminate 35,000 Healthcare Positions — The Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to eliminate up to 35,000 unfilled healthcare positions, including doctors and nurses, following a year where the VA already lost nearly 30,000 employees.
• VA cuts healthcare positions — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans to cut up to 35,000 healthcare positions by the end of the year, following significant attrition and buyouts.

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• Senate Committee Hearing on Veterans Affairs — A Senate committee on veterans affairs held a hearing to discuss the Washington Post's series of articles alleging fraud in the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability benefits system.

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• Arrest and Injury of US Military Veterans at ICE Protests — US military veterans have been arrested and injured during protests against ICE deportations, as reported by The Guardian.

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• Inspector General Report on VA Staff Shortages — The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing severe staff shortages across its hospitals, with a 50% increase in shortages this fiscal year, according to a report by the agency's independent inspector general.

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• VA Workforce Reduction and Privatization Concerns

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• House Committee Advances Access Act for Veterans' Private Healthcare

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• Trump administration seeks to block abortion services at VA hospitals — The Trump administration has filed paperwork to block veterans from receiving abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, even in cases of rape, incest, or health threats.

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• Trump administration proposes budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs — The Trump administration has proposed a budget that includes a $12 billion cut to the Department of Veterans Affairs' "medical services," representing nearly a 20% reduction.

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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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• Cuts to healthcare for 9/11 first responders reported — Reports indicate that cuts to a program funding healthcare for first responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks have left many patients uncertain about their cancer treatment coverage.
• Cuts to IRS enforcement budget announced — The Trump administration announced a 31% cut to the enforcement wing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is expected to exacerbate tax evasion among high earners, costing the government approximately $700
• Cuts to USAID contracts reported — The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S.

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• Schumer Rejects Republican Funding Bill, Increasing Shutdown Risk — On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats would not support a Republican-drafted stopgap funding bill, raising the risk of a partial government shutdown.
• Senate expected to vote on House CR — The Senate is expected to vote on the House Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government until September.
• Senator Fetterman announces support for CR — Senator John Fetterman announced he will vote for the House Continuing Resolution, criticizing the proposed strategy of delaying the vote as insincere.

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• Democrats opposed the continuing resolution proposed by Republicans — House Democratic leaders issued a statement opposing the Republican funding bill, which they claimed would cut healthcare and veterans benefits while failing to protect essential social programs.
• Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the Republican funding bill — Rep.
• Sen. Patty Murray condemned the proposed continuing resolution — Sen.

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• Disabled veteran fired by DOGE expresses betrayal — Nathan Hooven, a disabled Air Force veteran, expressed feelings of betrayal after being fired by DOGE, stating that many veterans who supported Trump feel similarly.

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• White House plans mass layoffs at IRS and Veterans Affairs — The Trump administration, through Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency" (Doge), is planning significant layoffs at the IRS and Veterans Affairs (VA).
• VA plans to fire over 83,000 employees — An internal memo from the new Secretary of the VA revealed plans to fire more than 83,000 employees, indicating significant workforce reductions.
• Trump Administration Announces Cuts to Veterans Affairs — The Trump administration announced plans to cut 80,000 employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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• Republican lawmakers express concern over federal firings — Following recent firings of federal employees, including veterans and those working on public health issues, Republican lawmakers have expressed panic over the implications for their constituents.

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• 275,000 federal workers lose jobs in mass layoffs — Reports indicate that approximately 275,000 federal workers lost their jobs in a recent wave of layoffs, representing over 10% of the federal workforce.
• Department of Energy fires employees without notice — The Department of Energy has reportedly fired employees who have worked for the agency for less than two years without notice or severance, affecting 300 employees from the National Nuclear Security Administration
• VA fires 1,000 employees to save costs — The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the termination of 1,000 employees, claiming it will save $98 million annually.

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• 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 trillions of dollars in government support, including social services and security programs.
• Trump rescinds federal funding freeze memo — The Trump administration rescinded the memo freezing federal funding after it caused widespread chaos and provoked multiple legal challenges.
• Office of Management and Budget rescinds memo freezing federal funding — The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo rescinding its previous directive that froze all federal funding and grants pending a review of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.