Trump Action Archive

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• Trump labels peaceful pro-democracy rallies as “Hate America” events — Trump and Republican officials have labeled peaceful "No Kings" pro-democracy rallies as "Hate America" events, framing dissent as a threat.
• Republican lawmakers express concern over upcoming protest — Republican lawmakers are preparing for the "No Kings" rally scheduled for October 18, expressing concern over the potential size and impact of the protest.
• House GOP Conference Chair comments on upcoming rallies — House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain characterized the upcoming "No Kings" rallies as gatherings of "mobs of radicals," reflecting a contentious political climate surrounding the events.

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• State Department revokes visas of Charlie Kirk critics — The State Department announced it revoked the visas of at least six individuals who criticized Charlie Kirk following his killing.

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• Federal Agents Use Pepper Spray Against Peaceful Protester in Costume — On October 4, a protester known as the "Portland Frog," dressed in an inflatable frog costume, was pepper-sprayed by federal agents outside the ICE facility in Portland.

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• Border Patrol agents conduct military-style immigration raid in Chicago — Earlier this month, Border Patrol agents, alongside other federal agents, conducted a military-style immigration raid on an apartment complex in Chicago.

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• US veterans face federal charges over ICE raid protests — A growing number of US military veterans are facing federal charges after participating in protests against ICE raids and the deployment of the National Guard.

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• Federal agents arrest Chicago journalist during ICE raid — On Friday, Debbie Brockman, a video editor for WGN television, was arrested by masked federal agents during an ICE raid in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
• Journalist arrested by Border Patrol agents — WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman was arrested by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while recording their detention of a Latino man.
• Chicago TV producer arrested during ICE raid — Debbie Brockman, a producer for Chicago's WGN television station, was arrested by federal agents during an ICE operation in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.

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• Texas man to plead guilty to threatening Pride event — Joshua Wayne Cole, a resident of Anson, Texas, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of interstate threatening communications.

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• Trump Administration Investigates George Soros' Open Society Foundations — The Trump administration has initiated investigations into George Soros' Open Society Foundations, accusing them of potential violations under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

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• Administration threatens funding for "domestic terror networks" — The Trump administration, led by deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, is threatening to target funding for groups labeled as "domestic terror networks," which the administration claims promote anti-American sentiments.

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• Governors Pritzker and Newsom Challenge Federal Troop Deployments — Illinois Governor J.B.
• Oklahoma Governor Criticizes Federal Troop Deployment — Kevin Stitt, the Republican governor of Oklahoma and current chair of the National Governors Association, publicly criticized the federal deployment of troops in Illinois, marking a significant stance from a Republican

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• Chicago protests shut down Michigan Avenue — In Chicago, a large protest took place on Michigan Avenue, resulting in the street being shut down for an extended period.

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• Texas charges eight people linked to midwife accused of illegal abortions — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of eight individuals connected to Maria Rojas, a midwife accused of performing illegal abortions.

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• DHS Reassigns National Security Specialists to Immigration — The DHS reassigned hundreds of national security specialists to immigration enforcement, with employees facing job loss if they refuse.

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• FBI Reassigns Agents to Immigration Enforcement — The Washington Post reported that nearly one in four FBI agents has been reassigned to immigration enforcement, affecting the staffing of major field offices.
• FBI agents reassigned to immigration enforcement — Nearly half of FBI agents in the US's major field offices have been reassigned to support immigration enforcement, according to data obtained by Senator Mark Warner.

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• Vice President Vance Pushes for Indiana Redistricting — Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Indiana to advocate for mid-decade redistricting, following warnings from state Republicans about stalled efforts.

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• Over 2,200 Events Planned for No Kings Day — The No Kings Day movement has surpassed its previous record with over 2,200 events planned nationwide for October 18th, 2025.
• Upcoming nationwide protests planned for October 18th — On October 18th, over 2,100 events are planned across the United States as part of a movement expected to be the largest peaceful protest in modern American history.

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• Federal agents shoot Chicago woman during immigration enforcement — Federal agents shot Marimar Martinez in Chicago after a vehicle chase where she allegedly rammed a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) vehicle.

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• ICE Office of Detention Oversight Furloughed During Shutdown — The Trump administration kept most ICE offices open during the government shutdown but furloughed employees at the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects detention facilities.

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• Federal agents conduct mass raid in Chicago — Last week, hundreds of federal agents, including those from Border Patrol and the FBI, conducted a raid on an apartment complex in Chicago, targeting the Tren de Aragua gang.

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• Deportation of Activists from Global Sumud Flotilla — On October 4, 2025, 137 activists detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla were deported to Turkey.

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• ICE uses extreme force against protesters and journalists in Chicago — In recent weeks, ICE agents have escalated their use of force against protesters and journalists in Broadview, a suburb of Chicago.
• Federal agents accused of using excessive force against journalists — Journalists have filed a lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the use of "extreme force" by federal agents during protests, including the use of tear gas and pepper spray.
• Federal agents accused of using excessive force against protesters — Reports indicate that federal agents have used extreme force against protesters in Chicago, including shooting and using tear gas indiscriminately.

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• Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE custody — Journalist Mario Guevara was deported to El Salvador after spending 100 days in ICE custody.

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• Launch of 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago — Donald Trump has initiated 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago, a significant immigration crackdown involving the deployment of ICE agents in military-style gear at the Broadview immigration processing center.
• Federal agents conduct raid in Chicago — On October 1, 2025, federal agents from Border Patrol, FBI, and ATF raided an apartment building in Chicago, using military tactics and equipment.

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• Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Balls on Protesters in Chicago — During protests against 'Operation Midway Blitz' at the Broadview immigration processing center in Chicago, federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse demonstrators.

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• Appeals court stays closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' — On September 4, 2025, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, with Judge Barbara Lagoa authoring the majority opinion, issued a 2-1 ruling to stay the closure of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility.