Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration formalized new tariffs on dozens of countries including EU members — The White House formalized a slate of new tariffs on dozens of countries on Friday, including major U.S. trade partners and European Union members. The tariffs are expected to be the first of additional duties to come. Tariffs function as taxes on imported goods and are expected to raise costs for American companies and consumers.

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• House Republicans prepared to fund Iran war without spending offsets — Punchbowl News reported that House Republicans were preparing to send the Pentagon tens of billions of dollars in new funding for an "seemingly endless Iran war" that was "bottoming out in public opinion polls." The new Pentagon money may not be offset by spending cuts elsewhere, representing a departure from fiscal constraints typically applied to other spending categories.
• House Republicans released $95 billion budget framework for military, farm, and voter suppression funding — House Republicans released a $95 billion budget framework on July 15 to fund $73 billion in additional military spending for the Iran war, $12 billion in farm bailouts related to Trump's tariff wars, and $10 billion for aspects of the SAVE America voter suppression measure. The package was designed to pass through budget reconciliation, requiring no Democratic votes. Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) opposed the measure as an "America Last" budget that would fund an unpopular war and voter suppression while adding to the national debt.
• House Republicans release $95 billion budget framework — House Republicans unveiled a $95 billion budget framework that includes $73 billion for military funding related to the war on Iran, $12 billion in aid for farmers affected by tariffs, and $10 billion for aspects of the SAVE America measure. The proposal is expected to be passed through budget reconciliation, which does not require Democratic votes. However, it faces opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans who are concerned about the funding priorities.

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• ICE raids Glass House Farms cannabis facilities in California, resulting in mass arrests, chemical munitions deployment, and one death — On 10 July 2026, ICE agents in heavy tactical gear raided two Glass House Farms cannabis facilities in Camarillo and Carpinteria, California. Agents deployed chemical munitions against protesters, arrested 361 adults and 14 minors, and a 56-year-old farm worker, Jaime Alanis, fell 30 feet from a greenhouse roof and died. Three individuals—undocumented worker Santiago, university professor John Caravello, and army veteran George Retes—were arrested during or after the operation. The raid exemplified aggressive tactics in Trump's mass deportation campaign and sparked subsequent lawsuits and federal charges.
• Jaime Alanis dies during Glass House Farms ICE raid — On 10 July 2026, Jaime Alanis, a 56-year-old farm worker, fell 30 feet from a greenhouse roof during the ICE raid on Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security stated agents were not pursuing Alanis; however, his family's lawsuit alleges federal agents used excessive force that caused his fall and subsequently failed to provide medical care. His death became a focal point for community grievance and legal action against the government and Glass House Farms.
• John Caravello arrested for throwing teargas canister during Glass House Farms protest — During the Glass House Farms raid on 10 July 2026, John Caravello, a university professor and community activist, grabbed a smoking teargas canister thrown by border patrol agents at protesters and threw it back over agents' heads. He was arrested and charged with felony assault, facing up to 20 years in prison. In April 2026, a jury acquitted him after deliberating two hours, finding his action was self-defense based on body-camera footage showing agents' intent to deploy chemical munitions.
• Alanis family files wrongful death lawsuit against government and Glass House Farms — Following the death of Jaime Alanis during the 10 July 2026 Glass House Farms ICE raid, his wife and daughter filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government and Glass House Farms. The lawsuit alleges that federal agents used excessive force that caused Alanis to fall 30 feet from a greenhouse roof and subsequently failed to provide medical care. The Department of Homeland Security denied responsibility, stating agents were not pursuing Alanis.

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• US Supreme Court rules Trump administration may remove temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians — The US Supreme Court ruled in late June 2026 that the Trump administration may remove temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians currently in the US. The decision will force workers—particularly nurses, aides, and home care workers—to cease employment immediately upon status expiration. Experts warn this will severely worsen America's caregiver shortage, as immigrants comprise approximately 30% of long-term care workers, with Haitians representing 7% of that workforce. The House passed a Haiti TPS extension in April, but the Senate has not acted.

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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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• Complaint filed — American Federation of Government Employees Local 1410 v. Department of Defense — On July 2, 2026, 23 locals and councils of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenging a Department of Defense memorandum issued April 9, 2026, by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that terminated all collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) at DOD within 24 hours. Plaintiffs allege the terminations violated the Administrative Procedure Act as arbitrary and capricious and in excess of statutory authority, halted grievance processing, eliminated union official time and office space, and threatened union viability through membership losses. Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief setting aside the memorandum and reinstating the terminated CBAs.

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• US Postal Service proposes rule requiring states to surrender voter mail-ballot lists — The US Postal Service, under Postmaster General David Steiner, issued a proposed rule requiring states to hand over lists of voters who requested mail-in ballots and associated barcodes to the postal service. Steiner stated that the postal service would refuse to deliver mailed ballots in states that declined to comply. All 47 Democratic senators sent a letter warning the rule would disenfranchise millions of voters and risked abuse and inaccuracies that would prevent eligible voters from casting ballots.
• Postmaster General announces USPS will not deliver election mail in states refusing to surrender voter rolls — Postmaster General David Steiner testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee that under a new Trump administration rule, the United States Postal Service will not deliver election mail in states that refuse to surrender their voting lists to the federal government. Senator Gary Peters clarified that the proposed rule coerces states to comply with federal voting requirements or lose mail-in voting access.
• USPS proposes rule to withhold election mail — The Postmaster General testified that under a new proposed rule, the United States Postal Service will not deliver election mail in states that refuse to provide their voting lists to the federal government. This rule is seen as a coercive measure to enforce compliance with federal demands.

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• Labor Department threatens to withhold unemployment insurance administrative funds from states — Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling sent letters to 53 states and union territories demanding action against "waste, fraud, and abuse" in unemployment insurance programs and threatened to withhold administrative funds for the first time in history. Sonderling appeared on Fox News claiming Democrat-led states including California, New York, and Illinois had the highest fraud instances but provided no evidence. He stated he would "cut off the states' administrative funds" if states did not comply.
• Department of Labor threatens to withhold administrative funds from states over unemployment fraud claims — Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling sent letters to 53 states and territories demanding action against "waste, fraud, and abuse" in unemployment insurance programs, threatening to withhold administrative funds from states for the first time in history. The agency made specific claims about California ($20bn owed), New York ($2m daily losses), and Illinois ($320m improper payments) but provided no supporting data. The letter singled out Democratic-led states despite Republican states reporting higher improper payment rates.

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• Department of Justice issues legal opinion concluding EEOC disparate-impact guidelines violate the Constitution — The Department of Justice, through its Office of Legal Counsel, issued a formal opinion to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concluding that EEOC guidelines on disparate-impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are unconstitutional. The opinion states that EEOC's framework, which held employers liable for unequal hiring and promotion outcomes regardless of intent, pressured employers to engage in racial discrimination. The DOJ opinion permits employers to use hiring practices—including aptitude tests, criminal-background checks, and SAT scores—without fear of Title VII liability based solely on disparate outcomes, requiring only that practices serve a valid business purpose. The opinion also raises the evidentiary burden on disparate-impact claimants, requiring them to prove the specific practice caused unequal outcomes and to identify an equally effective alternative.

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• Trump border czar threatens surge of ICE agents to New York City in retaliation for sanctuary protections — Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, announced on Fox News that he has reviewed an operational plan to deploy "more ICE agents than you've ever seen" to New York City. Homan framed the threatened surge as retaliation for Governor Kathy Hochul signing legislation that bars state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in jails. The threat comes as millions of visitors are expected in the region for the NBA finals and FIFA World Cup, and immigrant rights advocates have issued travel warnings citing risks of "arbitrary denial of entry" and deportation.

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• Republicans continued echoing Trump's unsubstantiated California election fraud claims — Multiple Republican figures, including Fox hosts Jesse Watters, Laura Ingraham, and Greg Gutfeld, and Republican senators and representatives, continued to echo Trump's claims that California's election is being stolen without providing evidence. Watters stated "I can't prove it, but everybody watching thinks there's shenanigans." Ingraham questioned why mail-in ballots are "mostly Democrats." Gutfeld suggested that the time required to count votes indicates "shenanigans." Sen. Eric Schmitt and Rep. Randy Fine characterized California's election system as designed to "rig" or "cheat."
• Congressman Hamadeh calls for federalizing California elections — Following Trump's claims of election rigging in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, Congressman Abe Hamadeh called for federalizing California elections. Florida Congressman Randy Fine appeared on Newsmax claiming people are "literally dumpster diving for fraudulent ballots."

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• Trump administration and Supreme Court move to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants — The Trump administration, backed by a 6–3 Supreme Court ruling in June 2026, is moving to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 330,000 Haitian immigrants currently living and working legally in the US. The decision affects nursing assistants, healthcare workers, and other essential service workers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has argued TPS holders should seek other legal pathways, despite no direct route from TPS to permanent residency and asylum approval rates under Trump falling below 5%. The US State Department maintains a non-travel advisory for Haiti due to ongoing violence and national emergency.

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• Kevin Hassett dismissed consumer sentiment data showing economic pessimism — Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, appeared on Fox News Sunday and argued that consumer sentiment data reflecting economic pessimism does not reflect reality but rather reflects Democratic partisanship. He characterized inflation data as "a technical matter" related to reductions in transfers and food stamps, and reframed increased consumer spending on gas and groceries as a sign of optimism.
• Kevin Hassett characterized credit card delinquency as sign of optimism — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett responded to a question about credit card delinquency reaching 13 percent—the highest since the financial crisis—by distinguishing delinquency from default, stating there is no financial threat to credit card companies, and characterizing increased spending on gas, groceries, and restaurants as a sign that "people are optimistic about the future."
• Kevin Hassett dismissed inflation concerns as technical matter — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett responded to a question about inflation outpacing wage growth by characterizing it as "a technical matter" and stating that personal income includes transfers and food stamps that the administration has been reducing "as part of our effort to make govt leaner and meaner," implying that reduced benefits explain lower real income.

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• United States Postal Service proposed mail-in ballot restriction — The United States Postal Service proposed a rule that would send mail-in ballots only to voters registered with the federal government. The proposal would represent a massive expansion of federal control over voting without congressional authorization. The proposal reflects the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to gain control over state voter lists and election administration, efforts that have been repeatedly rejected by courts on the grounds that the Constitution establishes that states run elections.
• Federal judge in Massachusetts blocks USPS mail ballot restriction — A federal judge in Massachusetts issued an order in June 2026 blocking the Trump administration's directive to the USPS to restrict mail ballot delivery to voters on federal pre-approved lists. The block applies to the 23 blue states and Washington, D.C. that challenged the order.
• Trump orders DOJ to investigate California elections — Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate California elections after his preferred candidate trailed in the state's June gubernatorial primary. The order relied on conspiracy theories to justify the investigation.

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• DHS Secretary Mullin floated removing customs agents from sanctuary city airports — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin floated the idea of pulling customs agents from airports in sanctuary cities, which would effectively end international travel to those cities. Senator Jim Banks called the proposal a good idea. The proposal was characterized as based on a false assumption that airlines would divert all international flights from major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco to red state airports.
• DHS Secretary Mullin threatens to withdraw Customs agents from sanctuary-city airports — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced he has White House approval to remove U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports in sanctuary cities that refuse to assist ICE with deportations. The threat targets major hubs including New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Philadelphia, and Seattle. Mullin stated on Fox that if CBP officers are withdrawn to support ICE operations, international flights would be unable to process passengers, effectively preventing entry to the U.S. The announcement follows police refusal to clear protesters outside a New Jersey DHS detention facility.
• Sen. Jim Banks endorses airport withdrawal threat as pressure on sanctuary cities — Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) appeared on Fox News to support DHS Secretary Mullin's plan to withdraw Customs officers from sanctuary-city airports. Banks characterized the threat as a legitimate tool to "crack down on what these sanctuary mayors have created" and framed it as benefiting Republican red states that "play by the rules." The statement reflects Republican leadership alignment with the coercive federal action against Democratic-led cities.
• Markwayne Mullin proposed removing customs processing from sanctuary airports — Representative Markwayne Mullin has been "obsessed" with the idea of pulling customs processing from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions as a punitive measure, according to CNN reporting. However, the travel industry has pushed back hard against the proposal, and the White House has not signed off on it. The proposal would be difficult to implement because airline routes are set far in advance and many busy airports lack extra capacity.

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• New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill denied entry to Delaney Hall — On Monday, May 26, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, was denied entry to Delaney Hall by facility management. Sherrill stated that the refusal raised "serious questions about what they are trying to hide from public view." A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson characterized Sherrill's visit as "nothing more than a political stunt on Memorial Day when visitation is currently suspended due to riots outside in the facility."
• New Jersey state police assume policing functions outside Delaney Hall ICE detention facility — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that state police will take over "public safety operations" from federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall, a privately run ICE detention center in Newark. The state will establish a "peaceful protected zone" for demonstrators. The announcement coincides with reports of an influx of federal agents arriving to defend the facility and investigate protesters. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced DOJ charges against a protester accused of assaulting an ICE officer.

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• Governor Hochul reportedly pressures council speaker to block No More 24 Act — Advocates reported that Governor Kathy Hochul has been actively pressuring City Council Speaker Julie Menin to block the No More 24 Act, threatening to withhold Medicaid funding to the city if the bill passes. Hochul's office declined to comment on the allegation. The bill would end mandatory 24-hour shifts for home care workers and cap weekly hours at 56.

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• Long Island Rail Road workers strike, shutting down North America's largest commuter rail system — Unionized workers at the Long Island Rail Road, representing five unions and approximately half the workforce, walked off the job on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., halting operations of North America's largest commuter rail system. The strike followed months of contract negotiations over wages and health care premiums. The Trump administration had attempted to broker a deal, but negotiations stalled. The MTA offered limited shuttle bus service as a contingency. Roughly 250,000 daily riders faced service disruption.

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• Virginia Governor Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining restoration bill — Virginia Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation on Thursday that would have restored collective bargaining rights to approximately 500,000 public sector workers. The bill had passed both chambers of the state assembly. Spanberger had previously introduced an amended version that weakened protections, which the assembly rejected. Union leaders, including SEIU and AFSCME officials, condemned the veto as a betrayal of campaign promises made during her election. The governor stated she believes additional amendments are needed.

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• Trump administration paid companies to halt wind energy projects — The Trump administration is paying companies approximately $2 billion to stop wind projects and has cancelled or stalled dozens of other renewable energy products, according to reporting by Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark. This action occurred amid an energy crisis and contributed to higher costs for diesel, fertilizer, and other products, placing additional pressure on farmers already suffering from tariff-related economic damage.
• Corporate bankruptcies reached highest level in more than a decade — Corporate bankruptcies in 2025 reached their highest level in more than a decade, according to reporting by Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark. This economic deterioration occurred as Trump's tariff policies cut into manufacturing jobs and contributed to broader economic instability across multiple sectors.
• Trump's tariffs and deportations caused farm bankruptcies to rise 46 percent — According to Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark, Trump's tariffs, combined with deportations of farm workers and cancellation of foreign food aid programs, led farm bankruptcies to rise 46 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Higher costs for diesel, fertilizer, and other products resulting from the Iran war are placing farmers under additional economic pressure, contributing to what Rampell characterized as Trump acting as "an economic serial killer, whacking firms left and right."

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• Tom Homan announced mass deportations and increased ICE deployment — At the Border Security Expo in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump's White House advisor on border security Tom Homan told Republicans that mass deportations are imminent and that the administration will deploy additional immigration officers to jurisdictions that are not cooperative. Homan stated: "You ain't seen sh*t yet. This year will be a good year. Mass deportations are coming" and promised more ICE agents than ever before.

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• EPA announces final risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane under TSCA; determines unreasonable risk to workers — The Environmental Protection Agency published its final risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. EPA determined the chemical presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health driven by workplace exposure to workers under 15 conditions of use, but found no unreasonable risk to consumers, the general population, or the environment. The agency will now initiate risk management actions to address the identified workplace hazard. The evaluation followed peer review and public comment periods spanning from 2019 through November 2025.

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• JetBlue faced potential bankruptcy due to fuel costs and debt. — JetBlue founder Dave Neeleman warned the airline could face bankruptcy this year, citing $9 billion in debt, six years without profitability, and increased fuel expenses. The airline's credit rating was downgraded to CCC+ and it faced potential pre-tax losses exceeding $1 billion for the year. Financial analyst James Surowiecki noted that had the Biden-blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger been approved, JetBlue would likely now be heading toward bankruptcy as well.

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• May Day 2026 actions planned with "No School. No Work. No Shopping" demand — May Day 2026 is scheduled for May 1, 2026, with actions centered on the demand for a country that prioritizes workers over billionaires. Many participants are planning to refuse business as usual through a "No School. No Work. No Shopping" action. May Day actions are growing with more events being added regularly, positioning the day as a focal point for labor and anti-oligarchy mobilization.
• May Day Strong coalition announces nationwide Workers Over Billionaires day of action — May Day Strong, a coalition including 50501, No Kings, Indivisible, the NEA, National Nurses United, and dozens of other organizations, announced a nationwide "Workers Over Billionaires" day of action for May 1, 2026. The action calls for marches, rallies, and, for those able, a refusal of business as usual through No School, No Work, No Shopping. An event map is live, and the NEA has released a toolkit with planning guidance, downloadable materials, and messaging. Actions are planned in hundreds of cities.
• May Day Strong nationwide action: Workers Over Billionaires — On Friday, May 1, more than 3,500 May Day Strong actions are planned across the country under the banner "Workers Over Billionaires." The coalition's demands include taxing the rich, ending ICE operations and private armies serving authoritarian power, and expanding democracy. Participants are encouraged to engage in No Work, No School, No Shopping, with multiple forms of participation available including rallies, marches, teach-ins, labor actions, and social-media amplification. The NEA, Indivisible, and other organizations have released organizing toolkits and resources.
• May Day Strong nationwide coalition organized labor and community actions — May Day Strong, a nationwide coalition of over 500 labor and community organizations including 50501, No Kings, Indivisible, the NEA, and National Nurses United, organized rallies, marches, teach-ins, labor actions, and community events taking place in more than 3,000 locations across the country on May 1, 2026. The coalition called for "No Work, No School, No Shopping" as part of the action day, framed around workers' rights and opposition to billionaire wealth concentration.
• May Day Strong organizes nationwide day of action for May 1, 2026 — The 50501 Movement announces May Day Strong, a coordinated nationwide day of action scheduled for May 1, 2026, centered on the demand "Workers Over Billionaires." The campaign includes rallies, marches, walkouts, and community actions across multiple cities, with the National Education Association mobilizing educators in hundreds of cities and the Chicago Teachers Union passing a resolution supporting May 1 as a Day of Civic Action. A national organizing call is scheduled for April 9, 2026, and a map of local events is available at maydaystrong.org.
• May Day Rallies Protest Iran War's Economic Impact — May Day rallies have erupted worldwide as workers protest the economic toll of the Iran war. The protests highlight global discontent with the economic consequences of military conflicts.

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• Department of Labor moves to rewrite or repeal 60+ workplace regulations — The Department of Labor under Chavez-DeRemer moved to rewrite or repeal more than 60 workplace regulations, including minimum wage requirements for homecare workers and people with disabilities, rules governing exposure to harmful substances and safety procedures at mines, lighting requirements for construction sites, and seat belt requirements for agriculture workers in employer-provided transportation. The rollbacks drew condemnation from union leaders and workplace safety experts.