Trump Action Archive

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• Federal judge blocks deportations under Alien Enemies Act — The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelan immigrants, ruling that 24 hours' notice does not meet due process requirements.

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• Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing tax records with ICE — A federal judge rejected a preliminary injunction to prevent the IRS from sharing sensitive tax records of immigrants with ICE, allowing the agency to continue its practices.

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• Federal judge blocks cuts to ABA funding — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from canceling federal grants for the American Bar Association, finding that the move was retaliatory against the ABA's involvement in a separate lawsuit.

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• Hasan Piker detained by Customs and Border Protection — Political commentator Hasan Piker was detained and questioned by US Customs and Border Protection agents at a Chicago airport, where he was asked about his views on Trump and Hamas.

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• Trump administration threatens arrests of House Democrats — A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security warned during a CNN interview that the Trump administration may seek the arrests of three House Democrats who conducted oversight at an ICE detention facility.

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• Reality show concept for immigrants proposed — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been in discussions about creating a reality show where immigrants compete in cultural contests for expedited citizenship applications.
• DHS proposes reality show for immigrants — The Department of Homeland Security is in talks to create a reality television show featuring immigrants competing for potential US citizenship, a proposal that has drawn criticism for its ethical implications.

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• Lawsuit filed against Oklahoma's education mandate — A group of students and teachers filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma's right-wing schools chief Ryan Walters for mandating that public schools teach about alleged discrepancies in the 2020 presidential election results

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• Trump offers refugee status to South African white farmers — A group of 59 white South Africans were offered refugee status in the US by Trump, despite his administration's suspension of refugee resettlement programs.
• Trump fast-tracks admission of white South African refugees — The Trump administration has expedited the admission process for white South African refugees fleeing racial discrimination in their home country.

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• FBI Director comments on crime prioritization — FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that agents have been instructed to deprioritize white-collar crime in favor of focusing on narcotics and sex trafficking, indicating a shift in law enforcement priorities.
• FBI deprioritizes white-collar crime investigations — The FBI ordered agents to deprioritize investigations related to white-collar crime in favor of immigration enforcement, directing field offices to allocate one-third of their time to immigration crackdowns.

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• Trump administration disbands Congress investigation squad — The FBI is disbanding a field office squad responsible for investigating members of Congress over allegations of fraud and public corruption, raising concerns about accountability.

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• Cuts to healthcare for 9/11 first responders reported — Reports indicate that cuts to a program funding healthcare for first responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks have left many patients uncertain about their cancer treatment coverage.
• Cuts to IRS enforcement budget announced — The Trump administration announced a 31% cut to the enforcement wing of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is expected to exacerbate tax evasion among high earners, costing the government approximately $700
• Cuts to USAID contracts reported — The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S.

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• Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating — Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA1, citing dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and an uncertain economic outlook.
• Moody's lowers U.S. credit rating — Moody's announced it is lowering the U.S.
• Moody's Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating — Moody's downgraded the U.S.

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• Trump announces new tariff rates — President Trump announced that he will set new tariff rates himself, abandoning previous negotiations with other countries.
• Trump reduces tariffs on China — Trump announced a temporary reduction of tariffs on China from 145% to 30% for 90 days, in exchange for similar reductions from China on US imports.
• Trump announces new tariffs on numerous countries — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new series of tariffs against numerous countries, including US allies and remote territories.

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• Trump threatens Walmart over price increases — Trump publicly threatened Walmart after its CEO indicated that the company would need to raise prices, insisting that Walmart should absorb tariff costs instead of passing them on to consumers.
• Trump Threatens Walmart Over Tariff-Related Price Increases — President Trump threatened Walmart after the company announced it would raise prices due to tariffs imposed by his administration.

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• Durbin requests investigation into pizza deliveries to judges — On May 17, 2025, Senator Richard Durbin wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, requesting an investigation into anonymous pizza deliveries to judges.

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• Republicans attempt to pass significant budget bill — Republicans in Congress attempted to advance a budget measure dubbed “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” which aimed to extend Trump’s tax cuts at a projected cost of $4.6 trillion over ten years while raising the debt ceiling
• House Budget Committee passes bill in late-night session — The House Budget Committee passed a budget bill after a late-night session, with some members who previously voted 'No' changing their votes to 'Present.' The bill is set to face further scrutiny in the Rules Committee.
• Republicans criticized for scheduling votes at odd hours — Several Democratic representatives criticized Republicans for scheduling votes on significant legislation during late-night hours, suggesting a lack of transparency and public engagement in the legislative process.

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• Democratic states file lawsuits against immigration funding cuts — Twenty Democratic-led states filed lawsuits to block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal grants to states that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement.

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• Kristi Noem calls for censure of House Democrats — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the three House Democrats under investigation by DHS should not serve on congressional committees and called for their censure.

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• Todd Blanche named acting Librarian of Congress — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was appointed as the acting Librarian of Congress, despite lacking experience in library services.

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• Tulsi Gabbard fires acting chair of National Intelligence Council — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired the acting chair and deputy of the National Intelligence Council following a report that contradicted the administration's justification for deporting Venezuelan

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• Trump posts on Truth Social about Comey — Trump reposted on Truth Social, accusing former FBI Director James Comey of orchestrating a death threat and demanding accountability for his actions, reflecting ongoing tensions between Trump and former officials.
• Trump Reposts "Clinton Body Count" Conspiracy Theory Video — Trump reposted a video promoting the debunked "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which baselessly accuses the Clintons of being responsible for several deaths.

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• DHS Spokesperson Accuses House Democrats of Assaulting ICE Officers — DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin accused House Democrats of "bodyslamming" ICE officers during a visit to a detention facility, despite video evidence to the contrary.

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• WHCA criticizes restrictions on Air Force One coverage — The White House Correspondents Association issued a statement expressing concern that Trump's trip to the Middle East marks the first time no wire service reporter was aboard Air Force One, indicating a restriction on

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• Secret Service launches investigation into James Comey's social media post — The Secret Service has initiated an investigation into a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey.
• Investigation initiated into James Comey’s Instagram post — The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service are investigating former FBI director James Comey following his Instagram post that some interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump.

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• Trump administration plans to accept luxury jet from Qatar — ABC News reported that the Trump administration is planning to accept a $400 million luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family, which Trump is expected to use as the new Air Force One.
• Trump comments on luxury jet from Qatar — Trump confirmed the report about the luxury jumbo jet from Qatar on Truth Social, calling it a "very public and transparent transaction" with the Defense Department.
• Trump Administration Defends Foreign Gift of Plane — Administration officials defended the acceptance of a Qatari plane as a gift to former President Trump, despite constitutional prohibitions against foreign gifts to U.S.