Trump Action Archive

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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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• Republican spending bill boosts defense while cutting other programs — House Republicans have unveiled a spending bill that funds federal agencies through September 30, 2025, which includes a boost to defense spending while significantly cutting funding for non-defense programs.

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• Job cuts reported at highest rate since 2009 — CNBC reported that employers announced 172,017 layoffs for February, marking a 245% increase from January and the highest monthly count since July 2020.

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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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• Social Security Administration Announces Job Cuts — The Social Security Administration announced plans to consolidate its regional offices from ten to four and cut at least 7,000 jobs, which critics argue will undermine the agency's ability to deliver benefits
• Social Security Administration plans major staff cuts — Reports indicate that the Social Security Administration is making significant cuts to staff, which could hinder access to benefits for low-income disabled, blind, and elderly individuals.

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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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• Pentagon announces layoffs of 5,400 civilian workers — The Pentagon announced plans to lay off 5,400 civilian workers, marking the start of a broader reduction of 5-8% of its civilian workforce.

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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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• Federal Judge Declines to Block Mass Firings — A federal judge has declined to issue a temporary restraining order to block the Trump administration's mass firings of federal workers.
• Judge rules Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal workers — A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with its plan to conduct mass firings of federal employees, rejecting a bid by labor unions to halt the downsizing.
• Judge rules Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal employees

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• Trump Administration Cancels Collective Bargaining Agreements with Federal Workers — The Trump administration unilaterally canceled collective bargaining agreements with federal workers, affecting thousands of employees.

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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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• 275,000 federal workers lose jobs in mass layoffs — Reports indicate that approximately 275,000 federal workers lost their jobs in a recent wave of layoffs, representing over 10% of the federal workforce.
• Department of Energy fires employees without notice — The Department of Energy has reportedly fired employees who have worked for the agency for less than two years without notice or severance, affecting 300 employees from the National Nuclear Security Administration
• VA fires 1,000 employees to save costs — The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the termination of 1,000 employees, claiming it will save $98 million annually.

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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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• 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