Trump Action Archive

A searchable record of documented actions, compiled weekly from public sources.

6,815 events in the archive — page 15 of 273

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Jul 18, 2026 The federal appeals court struck down New Jersey's ban on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The ruling limited a state's regulatory authority and showed courts reshaping public-safety policy through constitutional review.

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  • Federal court strikes down New Jersey ban on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines — On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and magazines holding 10 or more rounds are unconstitutional.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24 wk79_IG_004
Jul 18, 2026 The Department of Justice filed its first application in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court Corroborated Institutions and Governance

Using a secretive removal court expanded executive reliance on exceptional legal machinery with reduced public scrutiny and due process.

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  • DOJ Files First-Ever ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ Application — The Trump administration's Department of Justice submitted an application to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a court established in 1996 but never previously used.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24 wk79_IG_006
Jul 18, 2026 President Trump falsely claimed China had compromised 220 million U.S. voter files Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

A false election-security claim risked eroding trust in voting systems and feeding disinformation about fraud.

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  • Trump Claims China Compromised U.S. Election Data — In a speech, President Trump claimed that China carried out the largest compromise of election data in history, alleging that they acquired 220 million U.S.
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Jul 18, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed antifa and the "radical left" as a terrorism threat at the State Department Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

Official terrorism rhetoric aimed at domestic political opponents can widen surveillance and justify harsher state action against dissent.

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  • Secretary of State Rubio Addresses "Radical Left Terrorism" — Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at a State Department meeting about the administration's opposition to what they term "Radical Left terrorism." He focused on the perceived threat from groups like antifa, despite
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24 wk79_PA_001
Jul 18, 2026 President Trump ordered DHS to notify states about alleged noncitizens on voter rolls and deem them ineligible Corroborated Power and Authority

Federal intervention in voter-roll eligibility risked wrongful removals and expanded executive pressure over election administration.

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  • Trump Orders DHS to Notify States About Noncitizens on Voter Rolls — President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to notify every state about noncitizens on their voter rolls and directed them to be deemed ineligible.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 79 – 2026-07-18–2026-07-24 wk79_PA_003
Jul 17, 2026 Two men kidnapped U.S. Forest Service employees before being arrested Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The hostage-taking highlighted threats faced by federal workers carrying out public duties in the field.

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  • Arrest of Two Men for Kidnapping US Forest Service Employees — Two men arrested after taking federal employees hostage in Shasta-Trinity national forest
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_016
Jul 17, 2026 Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into the ICE officer involved in the Maine shooting Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The demand sought accountability for lethal enforcement and scrutiny of hiring and vetting inside ICE.

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  • Democrats call for investigation into ICE officer shooting in Maine — Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into the shooting of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by an ICE officer in Maine.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_017
Jul 17, 2026 ICE arrested asylum-seeking Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping despite his pending claim Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The detention raised concerns that asylum protections could be overridden by aggressive enforcement even when legal claims were active.

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  • ICE arrests Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping — On July 17, 2026, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Wu Shaoping, a Chinese human rights lawyer, in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_019
Jul 17, 2026 An off-duty Geo Group employee shot a woman who had protested outside an ICE facility and was later arrested Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The shooting linked private detention operations to violence against a protest participant and raised concerns about safety around dissent.

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  • Off-duty ICE facility employee arrested for shooting protester — Brandon Booth, an off-duty employee of Geo Group, which operates an ICE facility in Aurora, Colorado, was arrested after shooting a woman who had participated in a protest outside the facility.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_020
Jul 17, 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for a commemorative coin featuring Trump's likeness Corroborated Economic Structure

The plan used a national economic symbol in a way that blurred public currency functions with personal political branding.

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  • Announcement of Commemorative Coin Featuring Trump — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to issue a new commemorative coin featuring Trump's likeness, which is intended as a symbol of patriotism.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_ES_019
Jul 17, 2026 FCC commissioners accepted gifts from CBS and Paramount while considering a merger involving Paramount Corroborated Economic Structure

The gifts raised conflict-of-interest concerns around regulatory neutrality in a major media-merger review.

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  • FCC commissioners accept gifts from CBS amid merger considerations — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners have accepted expensive tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors Gala from CBS and its parent company, Paramount, while considering the approval of Paramount's merger
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_ES_020
Jul 17, 2026 The EEOC, EPA, FCC, and FDA issued additional notices on reporting rules, environmental review, broadband support, and medical-device and food oversight Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The notices showed the continuing reach of federal administrative power over labor data, communications, environmental review, and consumer safety.

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  • EEOC Announces Public Meeting on Proposed Rule Rescission — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a public meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, to discuss the Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the rescission of EEO Reports (EEO-1 through
  • EPA Notice of Availability for Environmental Impact Statements — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of availability for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between July 6 and July 13, 2026.
  • EPA Releases Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen — The U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_ES_021
Jul 17, 2026 A panel of federal judges and the Trump administration appointed and then removed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The rapid appointment and firing highlighted conflict over statutory limits, judicial appointment power, and executive control of prosecutors.

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  • Appointment of Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney — A panel of federal judges appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_IG_026
Jul 17, 2026 Secretary Markwayne Mullin repeated unsupported claims about noncitizen voting and threatened grant consequences for states Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

A cabinet official used the authority of office to amplify unverified election claims, risking public trust in election administration.

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  • DHS Secretary Repeats Baseless Election Claims — On Friday, Markwayne Mullin, the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_IM_010
Jul 17, 2026 President Trump began construction of a helipad on White House grounds without seeking congressional approval or reviews Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The project bypassed normal oversight channels and used executive control over federal space in a way that raised accountability concerns.

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  • Construction of Helipad on White House Grounds — Trump initiated construction of a helipad on the White House grounds without congressional approval or necessary reviews, claiming operational upgrades do not require such processes.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_PA_011
Jul 16, 2026 ICE increased arrests to record levels as the White House pushed for mass deportations Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The surge expanded the scale of coercive immigration enforcement and heightened fear and instability for immigrant communities.

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  • ICE Arrests Surge Under Trump Administration — ICE arrests have surged to record levels under the second Trump administration, with over 39,500 people detained in June alone.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_014
Jul 16, 2026 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced mandatory election-security conditions for states seeking federal grants Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The plan used federal funding leverage to pressure state election systems and threatened penalties for noncompliance.

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  • DHS Secretary Announces Mandatory Election Security Enhancements — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that states must implement mandatory security enhancements for election systems to receive federal grants.
  • Homeland Security Threatens Election Officials — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials of potential criminal prosecution if they refuse federal demands to turn over voter rolls.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_CR_015
Jul 16, 2026 Federal agencies including the DEA, EEOC, and EPA issued a large set of notices on controlled substances, air rules, remediation, and employment procedures Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The notices reflected routine administrative governance that shapes compliance burdens, environmental standards, and regulated markets.

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  • AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC Applies for Bulk Manufacturer Registration — AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of several controlled substances, including Norlevorphanol, Amphetamine, and Methylphenidate.
  • Catalent CTS, LLC Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — Catalent CTS, LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of certain controlled substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana Extract, Marihuana, and
  • Catalent Greenville, Inc. Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — Catalent Greenville, Inc.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_ES_018
Jul 16, 2026 House Republicans released a $95 billion budget framework with war, farm, and Save America funding Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The framework showed how reconciliation and budget design could be used to fund both military escalation and election-law priorities with limited bipartisan input.

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  • 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
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_IG_023
Jul 16, 2026 Liz Oyer testified against Todd Blanche's nomination and accused him of using the Justice Department for political favors Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The testimony sharpened Senate scrutiny of whether the department would serve law or presidential patronage.

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  • Liz Oyer Testifies Against Todd Blanche's Nomination — Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, testified against Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing for attorney general.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_IG_024
Jul 16, 2026 The parties and courts resolved or narrowed several pending cases involving public media, immigrant advocates, and Pentagon press access Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The rulings and stipulations changed the legal posture of ongoing challenges to executive actions affecting media and immigration institutions.

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  • Cases consolidated — National Public Radio Inc v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01674 — Plaintiffs and the Federal Defendants filed a joint stipulation voluntarily dismissing without prejudice Plaintiffs' remaining claims, which challenged Sections 3(b) and 3(c) of EO 14290.
  • Cases consolidated — Public Broadcasting Service v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01722 — Judge McFadden dismissed Counts 1 and 2 of Plaintiffs' complaint with prejudice pursuant to the parties' stipulation .
  • Dismissal entered — Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative v. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-02279 — The D.C.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_IG_025
Jul 16, 2026 President Trump announced a primetime speech alleging a 2020 election data breach and foreign access to voter data Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The planned address revived unproven election claims and risked undermining confidence in past and future election outcomes.

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  • Trump Announces Primetime Speech on Alleged Election Data Breach — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address claiming that China accessed U.S.
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Jul 16, 2026 President Trump repeated 2020 election claims in a national address and called for revoking ABC and NBC licenses Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The speech combined election disinformation with direct pressure on broadcasters, linking media punishment to political narrative control.

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  • Trump Relitigates 2020 Election Loss — In a national address, Trump reiterated debunked claims of foreign interference in the 2020 election to pressure Republicans into passing the SAVE America Act, a voter suppression bill.
  • Trump Criticizes Media Coverage of Election Security Speech — Former President Trump criticized NBC and ABC for not covering his speech on election security, accusing them of being part of a plot to continue election fraud.
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Jul 16, 2026 The President continued the national emergency on transnational criminal organizations for another year Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The extension kept emergency authorities in place as a standing tool of governance rather than a short-term response.

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  • Continuation of National Emergency on Transnational Criminal Organizations — The President has extended the national emergency concerning significant transnational criminal organizations for one year beyond July 24, 2026.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_PA_009
Jul 16, 2026 President Trump announced the declassification and release of election-security intelligence documents Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The release used presidential control over intelligence to shape election narratives and press for new investigations into past officials.

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  • Trump Announces Declassification of Election Security Documents — Former President Donald Trump announced the immediate declassification and release of intelligence documents purportedly revealing vulnerabilities in the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 78 – 2026-07-11–2026-07-17 wk78_PA_010