Trump Action Archive

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• Trump orders review of FEMA — Trump ordered a review of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the disaster response agency, and suggested there is "political bias" in the agency. Trump previously criticized the agency's response to Hurricane Helene. The order states "Despite obligating nearly $30 billion in disaster aid each of the past three years, Fema has managed to leave vulnerable Americans without the resources or support they need when they need it most." A review council – which includes the secretaries of defense and homeland security, Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem – will report to Trump within 180 days.
• White House issued memorandum directing FAA and Transportation Secretary to review hiring decisions and safety protocols from prior four years — The White House issued a presidential memorandum on January 30, 2025, directing the Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator to review all hiring decisions and safety protocol changes made during the prior four years and take corrective action including replacement of individuals who do not meet qualification standards. The memorandum attributes a January 29 aircraft-helicopter collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to prior administrations' hiring practices, specifically citing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. It orders a return to merit-based recruitment and a systematic assessment of hiring and safety standard deterioration.
• Trump signed executive order on aviation safety — President Trump signed an executive order on aviation safety that rolls back diversity initiatives. This action was taken following a tragic plane crash involving a mid-air collision between a commercial flight and a US military helicopter. Trump claimed, without evidence, that diversity initiatives contributed to the crash. The executive order aims to reverse changes made under the Biden administration regarding air traffic controller hiring standards, which Trump criticized as part of diversity programs.
• Trump fires TSA chief — President Trump fired Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske as part of a broader effort to reshape leadership within federal transportation agencies following the air disaster.
• Trump freezes federal hiring — The Trump administration implemented a freeze on the hiring of all federal employees, including air traffic controllers, despite warnings from the Department of Transportation about staffing shortages at critical air traffic control facilities.
• Trump signs executive order on FAA staffing — President Trump signed an executive order that blames previous administrations for "problematic and likely illegal decisions" regarding staffing and diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order emphasizes a return to "merit-based recruitment" to ensure aviation safety.
• — President Trump signed an executive order that blames previous administrations for "problematic and likely illegal decisions" that he claims minimized merit and competence in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The order emphasizes a return to "merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion" within the FAA.

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• RFK Jr testifies in Senate confirmation hearing — Robert F Kennedy Jr, nominated by Donald Trump for the position of health secretary, testified in a US Senate confirmation hearing. During the hearing, Kennedy faced scrutiny over his changed stance on abortion, having previously identified as "pro-choice" but now aligning with Trump's view that "every abortion is a tragedy." Kennedy pledged to investigate the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, despite its established safety record. His testimony highlighted a significant shift in his position on reproductive rights, raising questions about his consistency and commitment to women's reproductive freedom.
• RFK Jr's Senate confirmation hearing for health secretary — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as health secretary. During the hearing, Democrats challenged Kennedy on his past statements regarding vaccines, accusing him of spreading misinformation. Kennedy defended his position, stating he supports certain vaccines but believes none are universally safe and effective. The hearing highlighted concerns over Kennedy's controversial views on public health issues, including vaccines, which have put him at odds with mainstream medical consensus. Despite the opposition, Kennedy's confirmation vote is scheduled for the following week.
• RFK Jr's Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. Senators from both parties pressed him on his past statements regarding vaccines, particularly his claims linking vaccines to autism, which contradict established scientific consensus. Despite the scrutiny, Kennedy avoided giving clear answers, leading to frustration among committee members. His nomination has sparked significant opposition from medical professionals and Nobel laureates concerned about his controversial views on vaccines.
• RFK Jr promises to resign from anti-vaccine roles if confirmed — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has promised to resign from his roles at Children's Health Defense and other consultancies if confirmed. This move comes as he faces scrutiny for his past anti-vaccine rhetoric and activities. His confirmation hearings are set to take place amid concerns from public health experts about his potential influence on vaccine policies. Kennedy's past involvement in anti-vaccine activism has been financially lucrative, raising concerns about his ability to impartially oversee vaccine-related matters as HHS Secretary.
• RFK Jr faces Senate confirmation challenges — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced difficult Senate confirmation hearings for a cabinet position, with past controversial statements about vaccines and science being scrutinized. Senators questioned his suitability for the role, given his history of promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories.
• Senate Finance Committee holds confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — The Senate Finance Committee conducted confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His nomination has faced significant opposition due to his controversial views on vaccines and lack of relevant experience, with over 18,000 physicians signing a letter against his confirmation.

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• Trump to sign executive order removing DEI from military — Donald Trump is set to sign executive orders that will remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the military. This move, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to eliminate DEI efforts and reinstate troops dismissed for refusing Covid vaccines. Hegseth, who has been a vocal critic of DEI, has made it a priority to enact these changes. The executive orders are part of Trump's broader agenda to reshape military policies, which has faced opposition from various political quarters.
• Executive Order: Restoring America's Fighting Force — President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force" on January 27, 2025. The order mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, including the US Coast Guard. It prohibits race and sex-based preferences in the Armed Forces, aiming to promote meritocracy and eliminate what it describes as divisive concepts and gender ideology. The order requires an internal review of DEI initiatives and mandates reports on implementation progress.
• White House issued fact sheet promoting executive order on military personnel policies — The White House published a fact sheet on January 27, 2025, promoting an executive order signed by President Trump that day. The order directs the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to eliminate race- and sex-based preferences in personnel decisions, abolish DEI bureaucracy, and review curricula at service academies. The fact sheet characterizes prior administrations' diversity initiatives as "woke" ideology that harmed recruitment and military readiness, and frames the order as restoring "merit" and "lethality" to the armed forces.
• White House signed executive order abolishing DEI offices in Defense and Homeland Security, restricting military curriculum on race and gender — President Trump signed an executive order titled "Restoring America's Fighting Force" directing the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to abolish all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs. The order prohibits the military and service academies from teaching what it defines as "divisive concepts," "gender ideology," and material characterizing America's founding documents as racist or sexist. The Secretary of Defense must conduct a 90-day internal review documenting past DEI initiatives and race/sex discrimination claims, and both secretaries must issue implementation guidance within 30 days and report progress within 180 days.
• Trump signs executive order ending DEI programs in military — President Trump signed an executive order terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the military. This move is part of a broader effort to dismantle DEI initiatives across federal agencies, potentially impacting efforts to promote diversity and address systemic inequalities within the military.
• Executive Order 14185 issued to abolish DEI offices in the military — President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14185, mandating the abolition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security regarding the US Coast Guard. The order aims to eliminate race and sex-based preferences, asserting that such practices undermine meritocracy and unit cohesion. The order requires an internal review of DEI initiatives and prohibits the promotion of certain concepts deemed divisive or discriminatory.
• Trump reshapes military with DEI and gender policy orders — Trump signed three executive orders on January 27 that would reshape the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, eliminating "gender radicalism" from the military, and reinstating soldiers who were expelled for refusing Covid-19 vaccines. Trump stated "To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers from the military but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans members of the military.
• Trump signed three executive orders reshaping military on DEI and gender — On January 27, 2025, Trump signed three executive orders reshaping the military: removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; eliminating "gender radicalism"; and reinstating soldiers expelled for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Trump stated "we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It's going to be gone." The order does not yet ban transgender soldiers but directs the Pentagon to create a policy for trans military members.

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• New York doctor indicted in Louisiana over abortion pill prescription — Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York doctor, was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online to a minor in Louisiana. The indictment includes charges against Carpenter, her company Nightingale Medical PC, and the minor's mother for criminal abortion by means of abortion-inducing drugs. This case marks the first criminal charges against a doctor for sending abortion pills to another state since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Louisiana has a near-total abortion ban, and the state recently reclassified abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances.

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• Trump issues orders dismantling DEI and affirmative action — In his first week, President Trump issued a series of executive orders dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and affirmative action policies. These orders are part of a broader agenda to reverse policies from the previous administration and have been met with both support and criticism from various political factions.
• Trump revokes diversity, equity, and inclusion programs — President Donald Trump has declared a war on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by revoking Executive Order 11246, which promoted equal opportunity in federal employment. This action reverses decades of progress in civil rights and workplace equality.
• Trump disbands the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — Former President Donald Trump issued an executive order disbanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This decision effectively abolishes the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. The move has been met with significant backlash from civil rights organizations and advocates who argue that it dismantles protections against discrimination in employment.

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• White House issued fact sheet on Trump executive order and memorandum restricting federal abortion funding — The White House published a fact sheet on January 25, 2025, describing an executive order signed by President Trump to end federal taxpayer funding of elective abortion and a presidential memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy to restrict U.S. funding for foreign organizations that perform or promote abortion. The fact sheet states the order rescinds two Biden executive orders (14076 and 14079) and claims the policy aligns with the Hyde Amendment and the Dobbs decision.

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• US Air Force removes DEI content from training — The US Air Force has removed all material related to the role of black and female pilots during WWII from its training programs to comply with Trump's executive order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This includes lessons on the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Air Force Service Pilots. The removal has been criticized as erasing important historical contributions and undermining diversity efforts.