Trump Action Archive

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• Motion to dismiss decided — New Mexico et al. v. Musk (D.D.C.) 1.25-cv-00429 — Judge Chutkan issued an order and memorandum opinion that granted Defendant's motion to dismiss the complaint against Trump but denied the motion to dismiss for all other Defendants.
• Federal Judge Rules Elon Musk Must Face Lawsuit Over DOGE — A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk must face a lawsuit filed by Democratic state attorneys general, claiming he is illegally wielding power through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in violation of the
• U.S. District Judge rules against Trump administration in lawsuit involving Elon Musk — U.S.

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• Preliminary injunction ruling — New York et al v. Donald J. Trump (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-01144 — Judge Vargas denied the Defendants' motion to dissolve the preliminary injunction in its entirety and modified the preliminary injunction.

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• Preliminary injunction ruling — Taylor v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01161 1:25-cv-03742 — Judge Timothy Kelly denied Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction Judge Kelly's opinion noted Plaintiffs have failed to demonstrate that they are likely to succeed on the merits of their claims, because they

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• Summary judgment ruling — Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr v. Executive Office of the President (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00917 — Judge Richard Leon dismissed with prejudice Plaintiffs' counts VIII (equal protection), IX (right to counsel) and XI (spending power), but granted summary judgment for Plaintiffs on the other eight counts.
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order Against Law Firm — A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, declaring the move unconstitutional.
• U.S. District Judge strikes down Trump's executive order targeting law firm — U.S.

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• Temporary restraining order ruling — Pallek v. Rollins (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01650 — Plaintiffs filed a motion for an emergency temporary restraining order to enjoin Defendants from retrieving any SNAP applicant and recipient information from State governments, and directing Defendants to destroy any
• — Defendants filed a memorandum in opposition to the Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order.

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• Barnes v. Felix, et al. Certiorari Granted and Case Remanded — The Supreme Court granted the motion of petitioner Tommy D.
• Bauer v. Marks Certiorari Granted and Case Remanded — The Supreme Court granted the motion of the International Municipal Lawyers Association for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae and granted the petition for a writ of certiorari.
• Fernandez v. United States Certiorari Granted — The Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Joe Fernandez v.

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• Illegal Wiretap Claims in Pentagon Leak Investigation — The White House has expressed a loss of confidence in a Pentagon leak investigation after claims emerged that an illegal warrantless NSA wiretap was used to justify the firing of three top aides.

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• Trump attacks judges and judicial decisions in social media post — On Memorial Day, President Trump posted a message on social media that included derogatory remarks about judges, claiming they protect criminals and are ideologically opposed to the United States.

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• Trump Pardons Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley — President Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of fraud and conspiracy to commit tax evasion.
• Trump Pardons Reality TV Stars and Others — Donald Trump has issued pardons to several individuals, including reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were convicted of defrauding banks.
• Trump pardons reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley — Former President Donald Trump pardoned reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were convicted in 2022 of defrauding community banks out of more than $30 million and tax evasion.

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• FBI to reinvestigate 2023 White House cocaine find and leak of Supreme Court Dobbs draft — The FBI announced it will reopen investigations into the 2023 discovery of cocaine at the White House and the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion on the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.
• Deputy FBI Director Claims Progress on J6 Pipe Bomber Case — Dan Bongino, Deputy FBI Director, claimed that the FBI is making progress in the investigation of the January 6th pipe bomber.

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• Proposed Federal Budget Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid — The proposed federal budget includes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.

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• Ruling reversed — D.V.D. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-10676 — Judge Murphy rejected DHS's bid to undo a ruling that it unlawfully deported six men, formerly held in ICE custody, without giving them a fair chance to seek protection from torture.
• Federal Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Request on South Sudan Deportees — A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's request to delay or rescind a ruling requiring several men deported to South Sudan without due process to remain in U.S.

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• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration — NPR filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that bars the use of congressionally appropriated funds for NPR and PBS, claiming it violates the First Amendment.
• NPR files lawsuit against Trump administration over funding cuts — National Public Radio (NPR) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that cuts federal funding to NPR and PBS.
• NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump administration — NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order that seeks to withhold congressionally appropriated funds for public media.

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• Tuberville announces gubernatorial run — Senator Tommy Tuberville announced his intention to leave the Senate to run for Governor of Alabama, stating, "It’s home." He will need to relocate to Alabama to campaign effectively.
• Tommy Tuberville launches gubernatorial campaign in Alabama — Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama, launching a campaign website to mark the start of his run.

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• Trump pardons Paul Walczak — Trump pardoned Paul Walczak shortly after his mother attended a high-priced fundraising dinner for Trump, raising questions about the motivations behind the pardon.
• Trump pardons nursing home executive Paul Walczak — Paul Walczak, a nursing home executive who pleaded guilty to tax crimes and was set to pay $4.4 million in restitution and serve 18 months in prison, was pardoned by Donald Trump.
• Trump pardons former nursing home executive for tax crimes — Trump issued a presidential pardon to Paul Walczak, a former nursing home executive who pleaded guilty to tax crimes.

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• Trump pardons Sheriff Jenkins — Trump pardoned VA Sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of multiple counts of conspiracy and bribery.
• Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Scott Jenkins — President Trump announced a pardon for former sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of fraud and bribery.
• Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of fraud and bribery — On May 27, 2025, Donald Trump announced that he had issued an unconditional pardon to Scott Jenkins, a former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia.

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• Trump administration pauses foreign student visa interviews — The Trump administration ordered U.S.
• Trump administration halts student visa interviews at US embassies — The Trump administration has issued a directive to US embassies worldwide to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students.
• Trump Administration Pauses Visa Interviews for Foreign Students — The Trump administration has paused all visa interviews for foreign students seeking to study in the United States.

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• Trump cuts ties with Harvard — The Trump administration ordered all federal agencies to sever ties with Harvard University and revoke existing contracts and grants, totaling around $100 million.
• Trump orders federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard — The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to cancel all government contracts with Harvard University, totaling an estimated $100 million.

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• Georgia police officer resigns after wrongful arrest of undocumented teen — Leslie O’Neal, a police officer in Dalton, Georgia, resigned after wrongfully arresting Ximena Arias-Cristobal, an undocumented college student.

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• Arrest of Joseph Neumayer for Attempted Firebombing of US Embassy Office — Joseph Neumayer, a dual US and German citizen, was arrested at John F Kennedy airport in New York after being deported by Israeli officials.

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• Republicans threaten to block Trump's spending bill over national debt concerns

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• U.S. District Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump Administration's Policy — Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S.

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• Trump Administration Revokes Harvard's Privilege to Enroll Foreign Students — The Trump administration informed Harvard University that it had lost the privilege to enroll foreign students due to the university's failure to provide information on foreign students' protest activities and

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• Mexican singer's concert canceled due to visa issues — Mexican singer Julión Álvarez announced the postponement of his concert in Texas after his work visa was revoked, affecting 50,000 ticket holders.

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• Trump Announces 50% Tariff on EU Goods — President Donald J.
• Trump threatens tariff on iPhones — Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on iPhones unless they are manufactured in the U.S., prompting discussions about economic security and manufacturing practices.