Trump Action Archive

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• DOJ Files Criminal Complaints Against Church Protesters — The Department of Justice filed criminal complaints against seven protesters who disrupted a service at St.
• Arrests made over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church — On Thursday, three individuals, Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly, were arrested in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church.

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• FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter — The FBI conducted a raid on the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson in Virginia, seizing electronic devices as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining
• FBI Searches Home of Washington Post Reporter — FBI agents conducted a search of a Washington Post reporter's home, seizing phones and computers.
• — The FBI executed a search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, seizing electronic devices.

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• DHS appeals federal judge's injunction protecting journalists — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appealed a federal judge's temporary injunction that prevents DHS officers from dispersing journalists without probable cause.
• Federal judge issues temporary injunction against DHS dispersal of journalists — A federal judge issued a temporary injunction in September, ruling that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers cannot legally disperse individuals they know or should reasonably know are journalists without

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• Trump Calls NYT a National Security Threat — In a Truth Social post, Trump called the New York Times a "serious threat to the National Security of our Nation," criticizing its reporting as fake and radical.

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• Trump Insults Bloomberg Reporter as "Piggy" Onboard Air Force One — Onboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump referred to Catherine Lucey, a Bloomberg News correspondent, as "piggy" after she asked about the release of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

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• Trump Announces Intent to Sue BBC — Donald Trump announced his intention to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the broadcaster's apology for a misleading edit of one of his speeches.

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• Trump attacks NBC's Seth Meyers — Trump criticized NBC's late-night host Seth Meyers, claiming he suffers from "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and calling for his firing due to poor ratings.

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• ICE detains British journalist Sami Hamdi after criticism of Israel — On October 26, 2025, British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport.
• British Journalist Detained by ICE — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, reportedly at the urging of pro-Israel, anti-Muslim extremists Laura Loomer and Amy Mekelburg.
• Detention of British Commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by U.S.

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• Trump-Appointed Regulator Threatens ABC Leading to Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension

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• Media Outlets Reject Pentagon Reporting Rules — Major media outlets, including WaPo and NY Times, announced they will not comply with new Pentagon rules requiring pre-approval of reporting on military issues.
• Pentagon imposes new press restrictions — The Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, introduced a new policy requiring journalists to pledge not to obtain unauthorized material and restricting access to certain areas without an official escort.
• Media companies reject Pentagon's new coverage rules — Major media companies, including CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS, issued a joint statement declining to sign the Pentagon's new coverage agreement, which they argue restricts journalistic freedom and threatens core

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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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• Judge restricts federal agents' use of force in Illinois — U.S.
• Federal Judge Issues Order Protecting Journalists in Chicago — A federal judge issued a 14-day order prohibiting federal agents from using force or arresting journalists in Chicago without probable cause.
• Temporary Restraining Order Against Federal Agents Targeting Journalists

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• Pentagon Press Association Criticizes New Restrictions — The Pentagon Press Association released a statement condemning new Defense Department restrictions on reporters, which they claim stifle press freedom and could lead to prosecution for journalistic activities.

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• Trump Expands Crackdown on Pentagon Press Leaks — Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are expanding efforts to crack down on press leaks from the Pentagon, with reports of leakers practicing countermeasures.

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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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• Border Czar Encourages DOJ to Investigate CNN — On June 30, 2025, Border Czar Tom Homan encouraged the DOJ to investigate CNN over its reporting on the ICEBlock app, which alerts users to nearby ICE agents.

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• Trump Suggests Forcing Reporters to Reveal Sources — In a Fox interview on June 29, 2025, President Trump suggested that his administration might force reporters to reveal anonymous sources related to an early intelligence assessment on Iran, citing national security

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• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Restricts Press Access at the Pentagon — On May 23, 2025, U.S.

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• Arrests at Columbia University Protests — On Wednesday, Ramona Sarsgaard, daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was arrested at Columbia University during protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

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• Attorney General Pam Bondi rolls back press protections — Following critical reporting by the New York Times and Washington Post regarding the Trump administration's claims about Venezuela, Attorney General Pam Bondi used this coverage as justification to roll back

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• Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard responds to media report — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized the Wall Street Journal for allegedly politicizing and leaking classified information regarding intelligence-gathering efforts about Greenland, claiming it

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• FCC Investigation into CBS News for "News Distortion" — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into CBS News for alleged "news distortion" following a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala

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• Bondi Revokes Policy Protecting Reporters' Records — Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo revoking a policy introduced by former Attorney General Merrick Garland that protected reporters from having their phone, email, and other records seized in leak investigations.

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• AP Journalists Blocked from White House Despite Court Order — The Associated Press reported that its journalists were blocked from entering the White House despite a court order granting them access.
• White House Violates Court Order on Press Access — The White House barred Associated Press journalists from an Oval Office event, violating a court order that previously ruled such actions unconstitutional.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — The Associated Press v. Budowich (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00532 — The Associated Press submitted a motion to enforce the April 8 preliminary injunction.