Trump Action Archive

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• California Attorney General and City Attorneys Negotiate Wage Theft Settlement with Uber and Lyft — The California state attorney general, Rob Bonta, along with city attorneys and attorneys representing rideshare drivers, are engaged in negotiations with Uber and Lyft to settle thousands of wage theft claims.

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• Acting SSA commissioner threatens agency shutdown over court order — Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Leland Dudek threatened to shut down the agency in response to a court order that restricted access to sensitive records by the Department of Government Efficiency.

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• Trump Rescinds Multiple Executive Orders from Biden Era — On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," which revoked several executive actions from the Biden administration.

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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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• Judge orders rehire of federal employees — Judge William Alsup ordered the Trump administration to immediately rehire tens of thousands of federal employees from various departments who were terminated.
• Federal judge orders reinstatement of fired probationary staff — A federal judge in California, William H.
• Federal judge reinstates fired probationary workers — On March 13, 2025, a federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers at federal agencies.

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• Senator Bernie Sanders Tours to Address Oligarchy — Senator Bernie Sanders is conducting a nationwide tour titled "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here," aimed at mobilizing support against the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few.
• Thousands Protest Against Government Cuts — Senator Bernie Sanders is conducting a nationwide tour titled "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here," aimed at addressing concerns about wealth concentration and advocating for democratic principles.
• Thousands Protest Against Government Cuts and Oligarchy — On March 7, 2025, thousands of researchers and their supporters participated in over 150 Stand Up for Science protests across the United States.

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• VA plans to cut 80,000 jobs, impacting veteran services — According to a memo obtained by the Associated Press, VA Secretary Doug Collins is planning to cut 80,000 jobs, which represents about 20% of the agency's workforce.

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• Protests against Elon Musk's policies escalate — Protests against Tesla dealerships have increased, with reports of vandalism and violence linked to dissatisfaction with Elon Musk's policies and the administration's actions.
• Protests against Tesla reported across the country — Protests have been reported outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and charging stations nationwide, with claims that they are funded by groups associated with George Soros.
• Protests Against Elon Musk's Influence on Government — Protests erupted at Tesla dealerships, including one in Manhattan, where demonstrators chanted against Elon Musk, asserting that "Nobody voted for Elon Musk." These protests are part of a broader movement against the

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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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• Reports of Executive Order to Abolish US Department of Education — Reports have surfaced that the White House is preparing an executive order to abolish the US Department of Education.
• US Department of Education Offers Controversial Buyout to Employees — The US Department of Education sent an email to its employees offering a buyout of up to $25,000 for those who voluntarily resign or retire.

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• OMB and OPM Prepare for Mass Firings — The heads of the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management sent a memo to federal agencies to prepare for mass firings and submit reorganization plans.
• White House demands federal agencies plan for mass layoffs — In a memo, Vought instructed agency heads to prepare for large-scale layoffs and to submit plans for reorganizing their agencies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Announcement of large-scale layoffs across federal agencies — Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought and Office of Personnel Management acting director Charles Ezell sent a memo to federal agency heads, stating the need for significant reforms in the federal

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• House of Representatives Approves Budget Framework with Medicaid Cuts — On February 25, 2025, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved a budget framework that proposes significant cuts to Medicaid, amounting to an $880 billion reduction over the next decade.
• House passes Republicans’ tax-slashing budget plan — The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed Trump's budget plan, which includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
• Republican budget blueprint passes House — On February 25, 2025, the U.S.

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• Federal employee unions amend lawsuit against DOGE — Federal employee unions amended their lawsuit against the Department of Office of Government Employment (DOGE) regarding mass firings of probationary employees.
• Federal Lawsuit Amended Against Musk's Directive — A federal lawsuit was amended to argue that Elon Musk violated the law with his directive requiring federal employees to submit an email about their accomplishments or risk being fired.

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• Federal Workers Ordered to Document Accomplishments — Following a tweet from Elon Musk, federal workers received an email from the Office of Personnel Management requiring them to document five accomplishments from the past week.
• Elon Musk Orders Federal Employees to Report Weekly Accomplishments — Elon Musk, through the Office of Personnel Management, instructed all federal employees to submit weekly reports of their accomplishments or face automatic termination.
• Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers — Elon Musk, with the backing of President Donald Trump, issued an ultimatum to federal workers demanding they list their weekly accomplishments or face termination.

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• Trump Threatens Maine Over Transgender Sports Ban — President Trump threatened to cut federal funding to Maine if the state does not comply with his ban on transgender individuals participating in women's sports.

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• New York Governor considers removing Mayor Eric Adams — On February 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with Democratic leaders to discuss the potential removal of Mayor Eric Adams from office due to his ongoing legal issues and the resignation of key

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• Trump endorses rival House budget plan — Former President Donald Trump endorsed a House budget plan that diverges from the Senate Republicans' strategy, causing disruption among GOP leaders.
• Trump endorses House budget resolution with significant cuts — Trump endorsed a House budget resolution that mandates $880 billion in cuts from the House Energy & Commerce committee, raising concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid.
• Trump endorses House budget plan — Donald Trump has disrupted Senate Republicans' budget strategy by endorsing a competing budget proposal from the House.

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• House Budget Committee Proposes Major Spending Cuts — On February 15, 2025, the Republican-dominated House Budget Committee presented a budget proposal that includes $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, targeting programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and supplemental nutrition
• House Budget Committee Proposes Significant Spending Cuts — The Republican-dominated House Budget Committee presented a budget proposal that aims to add $4.5 trillion to the budget deficit while extending tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.

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• Trump administration announces mass layoffs in health agencies — The Trump administration announced a plan to lay off thousands of probationary employees from health agencies, including the CDC and HHS, as part of a broader effort to reduce government spending.
• Federal Employee Layoffs Impacting Scientific Research — The layoffs of federal employees, particularly at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are expected to severely impact scientific research and public health
• Mass Firings of Federal Employees Begin — Following the executive order signed by Trump, mass firings of federal employees commenced, with agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency losing thousands of workers.

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• Judge maintains block on Trump administration's mass buyout offer for federal workers — A federal judge has upheld a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's mass buyout offer for over 2 million federal workers.
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Buyout Offer — A federal judge has maintained a temporary block on the Trump administration's buyout offer for federal employees, as the legality of the policy is under consideration.

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• Trump fires DEI staff across federal agencies — Trump initiated the firing of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff within federal agencies, marking a significant shift in the federal workforce's approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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• Trump announced 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports — Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States from any country, stating that this measure is necessary for economic protection.
• Trump to Announce 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports — On Monday, Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States.
• Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum — President Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, raising concerns about increased prices for cars, trucks, appliances, and construction materials.

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• Trump administration cuts $4 billion in medical research funding — The Trump administration has announced a significant reduction in medical research funding by limiting the amount allocated for "indirect" costs such as buildings, equipment, and support staff.
• Trump Administration Cuts NIH Funding — The Trump Administration, through DOGE, announced cuts to NIH funding for cancer research and other programs.
• NIH Announces New Policy Capping Indirect Funding for Research Grants — The National Institutes of Health announced a new policy that will cap the amount of indirect funding for research grants at 15%, down from approximately 26%.

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• Trump Seeks to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Act — Trump Budget Director Russ Vought announced plans to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Act by starving the agency of funding.
• DOGE Attempts to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — DOGE is attempting to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency responsible for protecting consumers from financial scams.
• DOGE targets the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for elimination — DOGE has announced plans to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency designed to protect consumers from financial scams.

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• Senate Democrats protest against Russell Vought's nomination — On February 6, 2025, Senate Democrats held an all-night protest against the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the White House budget office.
• Senate filibuster against Russell Vought's confirmation — Democratic senators, led by Chuck Schumer, initiated a filibuster to block the confirmation of Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget.
• Senate Democrats filibuster against Trump's OMB nominee — Senate Democrats conducted a 30-hour filibuster to oppose the confirmation of Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget, citing his extremist views and potential negative impact on working