Trump Action Archive

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

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Sep 18, 2025 The EPA approved Guam's new source review plan Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The approval gave local regulators authority to issue permits under federal air-quality rules for major sources.

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  • EPA Approves Guam's New Source Review Plan — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the approval of a revision to Guam's state implementation plan (SIP), specifically addressing the New Source Review (NSR) requirements for major sources in sulfur
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_020
Sep 18, 2025 The EPA finalized a clean data determination for Guam's Piti-Cabras area Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The determination suspended some planning duties under the Clean Air Act while the area remains in compliance.

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  • EPA Finalizes Clean Data Determination for Guam's Piti-Cabras Area — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final Clean Data Determination (CDD) for the Piti-Cabras nonattainment area in Guam, confirming it meets the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide National Ambient Air Quality
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_021
Sep 18, 2025 The FDA issued technical corrections to radiological health regulations Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The correction restored deleted regulatory text, preserving clarity for compliance and enforcement.

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  • FDA Corrects Radiological Health Regulations — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule to correct an error in its radiological health regulations.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_022
Sep 18, 2025 The FDA reclassified hepatitis B assay devices Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The reclassification changed regulatory burdens for diagnostic products and could affect market access and availability.

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  • FDA Reclassifies Hepatitis B Virus Assay Devices
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_023
Sep 18, 2025 The FDA set the fiscal year 2026 priority review voucher fee Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The fee decision affected the cost of expedited drug review and the economics of pharmaceutical development.

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  • FDA Sets FY 2026 Priority Review Voucher Fee — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the fee rate for using a priority review voucher in fiscal year 2026.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_024
Sep 18, 2025 OSHA extended OMB approval for derricks standard information collection Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The extension maintained paperwork requirements tied to workplace safety oversight in industries using derricks.

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  • OSHA Extends OMB Approval for Derricks Standard Information Collection — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for the information collection requirements under the Derricks Standard.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_025
Sep 18, 2025 Ninety-five members of Congress sent DHS and ICE a letter condemning DACA detentions and seeking records Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The letter used legislative oversight to demand accountability for immigration enforcement against people with deferred-action protections.

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  • Congressional Letter Condemns DHS and ICE Over DACA Detentions — A group of 95 members of Congress, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_030
Sep 18, 2025 House Democratic leaders called for FCC Chair Brendan Carr to resign over pressure on ABC Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The demand framed alleged regulatory intimidation of a broadcaster as an abuse of institutional power requiring congressional response.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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  • House Democrats demand FCC chair resignation over Jimmy Kimmel suspension — On Thursday, House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, called for the resignation of Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair.
  • House Democrats Call for FCC Chair's Resignation — House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, called for the resignation of FCC Chair Brendan Carr, accusing him of abusing his power by pressuring ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_031
Sep 18, 2025 The Supreme Court set arguments on Trump's tariffs for November 5 Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The Court agreed to hear a major separation-of-powers dispute over whether a president can impose broad tariffs without Congress.

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  • US Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump's Tariffs — The US Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 5 to address the legality of former President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_033
Sep 18, 2025 The North Carolina State Board of Elections appointed new members including some identified as election deniers Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The appointments affected who will administer future elections in the state, raising concerns about institutional neutrality.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • North Carolina State Board of Elections Appoints New Members — The North Carolina State Board of Elections has appointed new members, some of whom have been identified as election deniers.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_034
Sep 18, 2025 FCC Chair Brendan Carr suggested the FCC should investigate programs like The View and backed demands on Jimmy Kimmel Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The comments signaled regulatory pressure on programming choices, raising censorship concerns around broadcast oversight.

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  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Action Against Kimmel — Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC, stated on a podcast that Jimmy Kimmel's comments were part of a "concerted effort to try to lie to the American people" and warned of potential remedies against broadcasters who air
  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr Discusses Media Programming — FCC Chair Brendan Carr suggested that the FCC should investigate programs like "The View" following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, indicating a government interest in regulating media content.
  • FCC Chair Supports Sinclair's Demands on Jimmy Kimmel — FCC Chair Brendan Carr expressed support for Sinclair's demands that Jimmy Kimmel make a personal donation to Charlie Kirk's family to resume his program.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IM_018
Sep 18, 2025 President Trump criticized Fox News polling as illegitimate Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The attack on unfavorable polling undermined trust in independent measures of public opinion and fed information distrust.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Trump Criticizes Fox News Polling — President Trump criticized Fox News polling, claiming it is the worst he has ever seen and suggesting that the network should find a new pollster.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IM_019
Sep 18, 2025 President Trump suggested TV networks could be punished for negative coverage Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The suggestion threatened press freedom by implying state retaliation against critical media coverage.

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  • Trump Comments on Kimmel's Suspension — Former President Donald Trump commented on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, praising ABC for the decision and criticizing Kimmel's talent and ratings.
  • Trump Suggests Punishing TV Networks for Negative Coverage — President Donald Trump suggested that TV networks covering him negatively could face government punishment, following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show by ABC.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IM_023
Sep 17, 2025 Activists projected an image of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The projection used symbolic protest to challenge a visiting head of state and assert public dissent in a high-profile setting.

Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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  • Activists project image of Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle — During President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, activists projected an image of Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, highlighting ongoing public scrutiny of Trump's
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_CR_009
Sep 17, 2025 The EPA released a draft risk evaluation for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The draft began a public regulatory process that could shape future chemical safety limits and industry obligations.

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  • EPA Draft Risk Evaluation for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of a draft risk evaluation for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_011
Sep 17, 2025 The EPA extended compliance dates for parts of the trichloroethylene rule Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The extension delayed some regulatory obligations for industry, affecting the timing of health and environmental protections.

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  • EPA Extends Compliance Dates for Trichloroethylene Regulation — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule extending compliance dates for the regulation of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_012
Sep 17, 2025 The FCC corrected broadcast ownership rule text Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The correction affected the regulatory framework for media ownership and waiver requests in broadcasting markets.

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  • FCC Rule on Radio Broadcast Services — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a rule correcting an editorial error in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 73.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_013
Sep 17, 2025 The FDA issued three draft guidances on drug development for coccidioidomycosis, erosive esophagitis, and sGERD Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The guidances shaped how drug makers design trials and seek approval, affecting market entry and treatment development.

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  • FDA Draft Guidance on Drugs for Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for industry on developing drugs to treat disseminated coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species.
  • FDA Draft Guidance on Erosive Esophagitis Drug Development — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for industry on developing drugs for the treatment of erosive esophagitis.
  • FDA Draft Guidance on sGERD Drug Development — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for industry on developing drugs for symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (sGERD) in adults.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_014
Sep 17, 2025 Nexstar Media Group dropped Jimmy Kimmel's show while seeking FCC approval for a merger Corroborated Economic Structure

The move highlighted how regulatory dependence and media consolidation can shape corporate speech decisions in concentrated markets.

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  • Nexstar Cancels Kimmel Amidst FCC Merger Considerations — Nexstar Media Group canceled Jimmy Kimmel's show from its stations, coinciding with its efforts to merge with Tegna, which requires FCC approval.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_016
Sep 17, 2025 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced scrutiny over mortgage documents listing different principal residences Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The disclosure questions touched on financial transparency standards for senior economic officials.

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  • Treasury Secretary's Mortgage Documents Raise Questions — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listed two different houses as his "principal residence" in mortgage documents, raising questions about potential inconsistencies.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_ES_017
Sep 17, 2025 Susan Monarez testified to Congress about federal vaccine policy changes after her firing Corroborated Institutions and Governance

Her testimony gave lawmakers evidence about political pressure inside public-health institutions and the weakening of scientific review.

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  • CDC director testifies on vaccine policy changes — Susan Monarez, the recently fired CDC director, testified to Congress expressing concerns over potential restrictions on vaccine access under the leadership of Robert F.
  • Former CDC Director Testifies on Firing Over Scientific Integrity — Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified that she was fired for upholding scientific integrity and was directed to work only with political appointees.
  • Susan Monarez testifies against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions — Former CDC director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, criticizing Health and Human Services Director Robert F.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_023
Sep 17, 2025 House Republicans proposed $88 million in added security funding in a stopgap bill Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The proposal used appropriations to expand protection for officials while intensifying broader shutdown negotiations.

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  • House Republicans propose $88 million in security funding — House Republicans have proposed an $88 million increase in security spending for lawmakers, judges, and top government officials following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_024
Sep 17, 2025 President Trump signed a domestic spending bill cutting Medicaid and CHIP Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The law changed federal budget priorities in a way that could reduce access to major public health programs.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • Trump signs domestic spending bill cutting Medicaid and CHIP — Former President Donald Trump signed a domestic spending bill, known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which significantly reduces federal spending on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_025
Sep 17, 2025 William Barr testified to the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein's death Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The hearing showed Congress using oversight to revisit a high-profile federal custody case and public trust questions around it.

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  • William Barr Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein's Death — Former US Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Oversight Committee, reiterating his conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 death in prison was a suicide.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_026
Sep 17, 2025 The House rejected the resolution to censure Representative Ilhan Omar Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The vote showed the chamber declining to use formal discipline on contested factual grounds, preserving a limit on partisan punishment.

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  • House Rejects Resolution to Censure Rep. Ilhan Omar — The House narrowly rejected a resolution to censure Rep.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19 wk35_IG_029