Trump Action Archive

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• Corporate PACs and executives funded Ramaswamy campaign ad attacking abuse survivor — Popular Information's analysis of campaign finance records reveals that Ramaswamy's campaign, which produced and aired the attack ad featuring abuse survivor Amy Acton's mother, received funding from corporate PACs and top executives of major American corporations including Bank of America, Deloitte, DraftKings, Kroger, and Nationwide. When contacted, DraftKings declined comment and other companies did not respond to inquiries about whether they found the ad acceptable.

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• FDA extended safety review of mifepristone into 2027 — The FDA announced that its ongoing safety review of mifepristone, the nation's primary abortion pill, will continue into 2027. The agency stated a report on findings is expected no later than March 2027, after which it will decide whether to impose new restrictions on the drug. The review was ordered by RFK Jr. following pressure from anti-abortion groups and their congressional allies seeking to restrict the pill's use.

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• Labor force participation declines; women account for majority of job losses — The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as nearly one million people stopped looking for work over the past two months. Labor force participation has surrendered all gains since February 2021. According to the National Women's Law Center, women comprise the vast majority of the labor force decline.

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• EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines under Title VII — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a final interpretive rule rescinding its 1979 Guidelines on Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC determined the Guidelines are inconsistent with Title VII's plain text, obsolete given 46+ years of subsequent caselaw, limited to affirmative action benefiting only women and minorities, and potentially conflict with recent Supreme Court precedent and constitutional equal protection guarantees. The rescission removes 29 CFR Part 1608 from the Code of Federal Regulations, effective immediately, eliminating the statutory defense under Section 713(b) for employers relying on the Guidelines in good faith.

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• Heritage Foundation appoints Scott Yenor as director of B Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies — The Heritage Foundation appointed Scott Yenor, founder of a secretive all-male Christian nationalist fraternal network, as director of its B Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies. Yenor has publicly advocated for criminalizing homosexuality, no-fault divorce, and abortion; rolling back Civil Rights Act protections against sex discrimination; and establishing "soft patriarchy." He previously resigned from the University of Florida board of regents in April 2025 after legislative and public opposition to his views on women. The appointment drew criticism from civil rights advocates and some conservative commentators.

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• Beam sponsored Tucker Carlson's podcast after white supremacist interview — Beam, a supplement company that has raised over $12 million and generates millions in annual sales, sponsored the November 3 edition of Tucker Carlson's podcast, days after Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Carlson personally promoted Beam's products during the episode, describing them as delivering "the best sleep you've ever had" and offering listeners 50% off "Dream Powder" using the code "TUCKER." Beam's website states the company values "diversity" and "inclusion" and features a product line specifically targeted to women, but the company did not respond to requests for comment.
• Rocket Money sponsored Tucker Carlson's podcast after white supremacist interview — Rocket Money, a budgeting app owned by Rocket Companies (a $45 billion market-cap financial services corporation), sponsored the November 3 edition of Tucker Carlson's podcast, just days after Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Carlson personally read the advertisement, stated he was "excited to partner with Rocket Money," and promoted a special discount URL featuring his name. Rocket Companies publicly emphasizes its commitment to "the highest moral standards," trust, and "doing the right thing," but did not respond to requests for comment about the sponsorship.

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• Eight Sleep sponsored Tucker Carlson's podcast after white supremacist interview — Eight Sleep, a mattress-topper company valued at over $1 billion and backed by $260 million in funding, sponsored the October 29 edition of Tucker Carlson's podcast, shortly after Carlson's unchallenged interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Carlson personally read the advertisement, endorsed the product, and offered listeners a $350 discount using the code "TUCKER." Eight Sleep's website emphasizes celebration of "diverse community" and specifically markets products to women, yet the company did not respond to requests for comment about the sponsorship.

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• Wisconsin Planned Parenthood suspends abortion services due to Trump tax bill Medicaid defunding provision — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin ceased abortion provision on October 2, 2025, in response to a provision in Trump's tax and spending bill that blocks abortion providers receiving over $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements from participating in the program for one year. The organization attempted to preserve Medicaid funding for other services (cancer screenings, STI tests, contraception). The provision applies almost exclusively to Planned Parenthood. The suspension is believed to be the first in a state where abortion remains legal.

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• Maine Family Planning announces primary care closure due to Medicaid defunding — Maine Family Planning announced on October 2, 2025, that it will cease offering primary care at its clinics by October 31, 2025, due to loss of Medicaid reimbursements under Trump's tax and spending bill. The organization will continue offering STI screenings and contraception to all patients regardless of insurance status "for as long as we are able." Approximately 70% of Maine Family Planning patients receive all healthcare from the organization, making the closure a significant access loss.

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• Department of Labor staffing cuts and enforcement decline — Approximately 20% of staff at the U.S. Department of Labor have resigned or retired ahead of threatened cuts. The drastic staffing reductions, coupled with new fieldwork approval requirements and a shift toward employer self-audits, have undermined the agency's capacity to enforce wage and hour laws. Workers report the department lacks "manning" to conduct routine enforcement activities.
• Department of Labor ceases enforcement of H-2A farm worker protections — The Department of Labor ceased enforcement of expanded labor protections for immigrant farm workers on H-2A temporary visas. The action removes protections for a vulnerable workforce with limited legal status and bargaining power.
• Department of Labor delays silica dust protection rule for coal miners — The Department of Labor delayed implementation of a rule to protect coal miners from silica dust exposure, a known carcinogen. The delay removes occupational safety protections for workers in a hazardous industry.
• Department of Labor cuts international labor grants and eliminates child labor enforcement funding — The Department of Labor, as part of the administration's "government efficiency" initiative, cut millions in international labor grants and eliminated $500 million in grants dedicated to fighting child labor and forced labor abroad. These cuts reduce U.S. capacity to combat exploitative labor practices globally.
• Department of Labor proposes elimination of minimum wage and overtime protections for domestic care workers — The Department of Labor proposed a deregulatory rule to exempt 3.7 million home health and personal care workers from federal minimum wage and overtime protections. The workforce is predominantly women and includes a significant immigrant population. Implementation would reverse a decade of progress in recognizing home care as professional work and would reduce wages for workers already earning near minimum wage.
• Department of Labor proposes OSHA general duty clause exemption for employers — The Department of Labor is pushing to create an exemption for employers from the general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which obligates employers to keep workers safe on the job. The exemption would weaken baseline occupational safety requirements across industries.

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• Amazon donated $125,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — Amazon donated $125,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access nationwide and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
• CVS Health donated $125,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — CVS Health, which pledged to help provide abortion access for employees needing to travel out of state, donated $125,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
• Mastercard donated $25,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — Mastercard donated $25,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access nationwide and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
• Roblox donated $50,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — Roblox, an online game platform, donated $50,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access nationwide and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
• Target donated $125,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — Target donated $125,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access nationwide and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
• UnitedHealthcare donated $85,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — UnitedHealthcare, which pledged to help provide abortion access for employees needing to travel out of state, donated $85,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association in 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access and overriding state shield laws that protect reproductive healthcare providers.

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• Columbia University agrees to eliminate race and sex-based hiring in exchange for restored federal funding — After Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million and to promise it will not use "race, color, sex, or national origin" in hiring decisions, the Trump administration restored $1.3 billion in congressionally appropriated funding it had withheld over charges of antisemitism. Education Secretary Linda McMahon characterized the settlement as a "monumental victory for conservatives" seeking to reshape elite campuses by removing "far left leaning professors."
• Columbia University accepts federal funding restoration deal with Trump administration, agreeing to speech restrictions and disciplinary measures — Columbia University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funds that had been withheld over accusations of antisemitism. The deal requires Columbia to pay $221 million in settlements, codify restrictions on pro-Palestinian speech (including adoption of a controversial antisemitism definition conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism), place an academic department under receivership, restrict protest activities, release admissions data, and submit to federal monitoring. The agreement follows the university's disciplining of approximately 80 students involved in pro-Palestinian protests and sparked divided reactions from faculty, students, and alumni.
• White House issues fact sheet on Columbia University settlement — The White House issued a fact sheet on July 24, 2025, announcing that President Trump secured a settlement with Columbia University to address alleged violations of federal civil rights laws. The settlement includes a $200 million payment to the United States, over $20 million to resolve alleged discrimination against Jewish employees, restrictions on racial discrimination in hiring and admissions, enhanced campus safety measures, reduced reliance on international student enrollment, and establishment of an independent monitor to ensure compliance.

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• Grubhub donated $25,000 to Republican Attorneys General Association — Grubhub, which committed to providing reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year for employees who had to travel out of state for healthcare access, donated $25,000 to the Republican Attorneys General Association on June 26, 2025. RAGA uses funds to support legal efforts restricting abortion access nationwide.

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• Trump administration canceled funding for UN Population Fund — The Trump administration canceled funding for the United Nations Population Fund, which supports women's health and reproductive rights.

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• HHS mass layoffs eliminate public health programs across CDC, FDA, and related agencies — HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr implemented layoffs affecting approximately 10,000 employees (one-quarter of the 82,000-person workforce) on April 1–2, 2025. The cuts eliminated entire divisions and programs including the CDC's infertility expertise branch, the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (responsible for climate health, lead poisoning, asthma, air quality), the FDA's tobacco policy division, the FDA's media affairs and drug communications teams, and the Administration for Community Living's disability and elderly services. The Mine Safety and Health Administration also sustained cuts affecting coal miner respiratory protection programs. Layoffs occurred with minimal public notice and left Congress uninformed.
• Department of Health and Human Services conducted mass layoffs affecting CDC, NIH, and FDA — The Department of Health and Human Services executed mass layoffs that gutted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 1, 2025. The layoffs significantly reduced capacity at three critical federal health agencies.
• HHS fires thousands of employees across FDA, CDC, and NIH — On April 1, HHS fired thousands of employees, including 3,500 staffers at the Food and Drug Administration, 2,400 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 1,200 from the National Institutes of Health. Former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf stated that the FDA "as we've known it is finished." The cuts included all employees responsible for handling Freedom of Information Act requests at the CDC and two-thirds of records request staff at the FDA.
• Trump administration implements mass layoffs at Health and Human Services, targeting 8,000–10,000 employees — The Trump administration, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., began laying off thousands of HHS employees on April 1, 2025. Workers across the country were summoned to federal buildings and informed of termination via badge-scan systems. The cuts target 8,000–10,000 positions across multiple agencies, including 3,500 at the FDA, 2,400 at the CDC, 1,200 at the NIH, and 300 at CMS. The restructuring aims to reduce HHS staffing from 82,000 to 62,000 positions, eliminating nearly a quarter of the workforce. Positions in human resources, procurement, finance, IT, and "high cost regions" are prioritized for elimination.
• RFK Jr acknowledges 20% of HHS job cuts were errors; reinstatement process underway — Robert F Kennedy Jr, US health secretary, admitted that approximately 2,000 of the 10,000 jobs cut from the Department of Health and Human Services this week were terminated in error and will be reinstated. The cuts, orchestrated by Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), were intended to target administrative roles but mistakenly eliminated research positions, including CDC programs monitoring lead exposure in children and FDA tobacco policy divisions. Kennedy stated reinstatement was always part of the plan, though specifics on which staff and functions will be restored remain unclear.
• HHS reinstates roughly 20% of fired employees — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters on April 3 that roughly 20% of the 10,000 jobs cut from the HHS were being reinstated, claiming the firings were made in error. The reinstatement of a portion of fired employees suggests the initial cuts were not fully justified.
• Department of Health and Human Services slashed CDC jobs and programs. — On Tuesday (April 1), the Department of Health and Human Services slashed jobs and programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cuts occurred even as measles continues to spread across the country and two Louisiana infants have died of whooping cough. The timing and scope of the cuts undermined the CDC's capacity to respond to ongoing public health threats.
• Termination of Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System team — In April 2025, the entire team behind the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a critical tool for understanding maternal and child health outcomes, was eliminated. The loss of this team has rendered the system non-functional despite the registry remaining nominally in place, disrupting maternal and child health monitoring at state and local levels.
• NIH layoffs of senior researchers in neurological disease research — Senator Dick Durbin detailed to HHS Secretary Kennedy that on April 1, ten laboratory heads at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes—all PhDs and senior investigators—received layoff notices. Science magazine reported 25 of 320 physician researchers at NIH's Internal Clinical Center are leaving, patient numbers in the hospital have been reduced by 30%, and three grants involving ALS and dementia work at Northwestern University in Illinois have been paused. An ALS researcher at Harvard also had his grant cut. When Durbin asked Kennedy about these cuts, Kennedy claimed he had no knowledge of them until Durbin informed him.
• CDC officials overseeing bird flu response fired — On 1 April 2025, several CDC officials overseeing the bird flu (H5N1) response were fired. Following their dismissal, testing of people exposed to sick animals dropped dramatically from approximately 830 people tested by late February to only about 50 people tested afterward, with no positive cases announced. This reduction in surveillance coincided with a broader erosion of pandemic preparedness infrastructure.

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• Trump administration freezes Title X family-planning funding — In late March, the Trump administration froze tens of millions of dollars in Title X funding that had been allocated to Planned Parenthood and other family-planning clinics. Title X is the nation's largest federal family-planning program. This action compounds pressure on reproductive healthcare providers already facing the proposed Medicaid ban in the spending bill.
• Trump administration freezes $66 million in Title X family planning funds pending compliance review — On March 31, 2025, the Trump administration notified 16 Title X providers that approximately $66 million in federal family planning funds would be temporarily withheld pending a "compliance review." Providers were given 10 days to submit documentation. As of mid-April, no feedback has been received. The freeze affects clinics serving approximately 846,000 people across seven states with no Title X funding and 16 states with partial losses. Providers face potential staff reductions, service cuts, or closure if funds are not restored by month's end.