Trump Action Archive

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• Judge Wilson rules California oil pipeline can continue operating under Trump's Defense Production Act order — Federal Judge Stephen Wilson ruled that the Sable offshore oil pipeline off Santa Barbara can continue operating, overriding California state opposition.

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• EPA establishes exemption from pesticide tolerance requirement for calcium carbonate — The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance for residues of calcium carbonate (CAS # 471-34-1) in or on all food commodities when used
• FCC submits information collection for emergency OMB review on TTY-to-RTT transition requirements — The Federal Communications Commission submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for emergency 35-day review and approval.
• FDA announces proposed information collection on Investigational New Drug Application requirements for OMB review — The Food and Drug Administration published a notice announcing submission of a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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• California Department of Pesticide Regulation cancels paraquat registrations and phases out use — The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced the cancellation of the state's remaining paraquat pesticide registrations, with a two-year phase-out period.

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• Department of Labor reports significant job losses and downward revisions — The Department of Labor released employment data showing the U.S.
• 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.
• Polling shows voter concern about inflation increased significantly since 2024 — According to polling website Fifty Plus One, voters are significantly more concerned about inflation and prices than in 2024.

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• Popular Information analysis reveals billions in taxpayer-funded Medicaid for Amazon and Walmart employees — Popular Information's analysis found that American taxpayers spend approximately $2 billion annually on Medicaid benefits for hundreds of thousands of Amazon and Walmart employees.

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• Trump Orders Trade Cut with Spain — President Trump announced he had ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all trade with Spain due to the Spanish government's refusal to allow U.S.

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• Report on losses from Trump's memecoin — A report revealed that nearly a million people who purchased Trump's memecoin lost a total of $3.81 billion, while Trump profited $636 million from transaction fees.

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• Trump Administration Redirects National Park Funds — The Trump administration has redirected taxpayer funds from the National Park Service to personal projects, including a $689,232 remodeling of the West Colonnade at the White House.

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• Department of Labor rolls back workplace regulations — Under the leadership of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Department of Labor moved to rewrite or repeal over 60 workplace regulations deemed obsolete.

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• Burger King announces AI chatbot for employee interactions — Burger King has announced the rollout of a new AI chatbot, named "Patty," which will be connected to employee headsets at hundreds of locations in the US.

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• Florida law leads to labor shortages in agriculture and construction — A law passed by the Florida legislature in May 2023 requires employers with 25 or more employees to verify the legal status of their workers, resulting in a significant departure of foreign farmworkers and construction

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• John Paulson Plans to Offshore Ohio Plant to China — Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson plans to offshore an Ohio manufacturing plant to China, despite previous statements supporting domestic manufacturing.

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• EEOC Chair Encourages White Men to File Discrimination Complaints — Andrea Lucas, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), publicly encouraged white men who believe they have experienced workplace discrimination to file complaints with the agency.

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• Trump announces $12bn aid package for US farmers — On December 8, 2025, Donald Trump announced a $12 billion economic assistance package for US farmers, funded by tariff revenues.
• Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid for Farmers — President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers affected by his tariffs, stating that the program, called "Farm Bridge Assistance," is designed to support farmers until his economic policies yield

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• Economic impact of government shutdown leads to job losses — The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S.

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• Trump proposed abolishing health insurance companies — Donald Trump proposed to abolish health insurance companies and replace them with direct government payouts to Americans.
• Trump Administration Rejects ACA Subsidy Extension — The Trump administration, along with allies like Lindsey Graham, rejected a Democratic proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for one year.
• Trump Promises $2,000 "Dividend" Checks — President Trump announced a plan to issue $2,000 "dividend" checks to Americans as an alternative to extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

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• Trump Announces Potential Beef Imports from Argentina — Former President Trump announced the possibility of importing beef from Argentina to lower US prices, despite potential negative impacts on American ranchers.
• Trump Calls for U.S. to Import Beef from Argentina — President Trump has called for the U.S.
• Trump Criticizes American Cattle Ranchers — Former President Donald Trump criticized American cattle ranchers, suggesting they should be grateful for his policies despite the negative impact on the beef market.

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• Trump plans $1 million-per-person fundraiser amid government shutdown — Trump is set to host a $1 million-per-person fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago on October 17, despite a government shutdown affecting millions of Americans.

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• Labor Market Analyst Reports Hiring Decline — Labor market analyst Amanda Goodall reported that hiring has reached its lowest level since 2009, with only 204,939 hires in 2025, marking a 58% decline year on year.
• Treasury Secretary Comments on Government Shutdown — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the ongoing government shutdown could lead to a lack of paychecks for federal employees, emphasizing the financial impact on workers.

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• Trump threatens tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on products from China starting November 1, escalating trade tensions and causing stock prices to fall.
• Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on China — President Trump announced new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, leading to a nearly 2% drop in the Dow and a 3.5% drop in the Nasdaq.
• Trump threatened economic warfare against China — President Trump threatened to retaliate against China with 100% tariffs and new export restrictions following China's announcement of sweeping export controls.

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• US Government Shutdown Causes Airport Staffing Shortages — The ongoing US federal government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has led to significant staffing shortages at airports across the country, causing delays and disruptions in air travel.

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• Trump approves Ambler Road mining project — On October 6, 2025, President Trump approved the construction of the Ambler Road, a 211-mile road through the Alaskan wilderness, facilitating mining operations for valuable minerals in the Ambler Mining District.

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• Treasury Secretary announces $20 billion bailout for Argentina — On September 24, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion bailout package for Argentina, a move that reportedly benefited hedge fund billionaire Rob Citrone, who had significant investments in the
• Treasury Secretary Bessent pressed on $20 billion Argentina bailout — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was questioned on CNBC regarding the $20 billion bailout package for Argentina, which reportedly benefits hedge fund billionaire Rob Citrone.

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• Trump threatens cuts to infrastructure projects in blue states — Trump and Vought announced that funding for infrastructure projects in blue states would be put on hold, claiming the projects do not align with constitutional principles.
• Russ Vought freezes federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects — Russ Vought, a Trump administration official, has halted $2.1 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in Chicago, including the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project.
• OMB director threatens cuts to New York City projects — Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought announced plans to cut $26 billion from projects in New York City that Congress had approved, despite the illegality of such actions during a government shutdown.

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• North Carolina Legislature Refuses Medicaid Funding — The North Carolina legislature, under Republican majority, declined to fully fund Medicaid and prohibited Medicaid from covering any care provided by Planned Parenthood.