Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration closes State Department's R/Fimi hub — The Trump administration has closed the State Department's Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (R/Fimi) hub, which was responsible for monitoring foreign disinformation campaigns.

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• Trump signs executive order barring transgender participants from women’s sports — In February, President Trump signed an executive order that bars transgender participants from competing in women's sports.
• Trump Demands Maine Governor Ban Transgender Girls in Sports — President Trump demanded that Maine Governor Janet Mills prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls' sports, threatening to withhold federal education funding if she does not comply.
• Trump Demands Maine Governor Ban Transgender Participation in Sports

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• Trump Administration Denies FEMA Assistance to North Carolina — The Trump administration denied North Carolina's application for an extension of FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene, despite ongoing recovery needs in the state.
• Trump Administration Denies North Carolina's FEMA Funding Extension — The Trump administration denied North Carolina's application for an extension of FEMA funding for disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.

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• Trump administration freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funds — The Trump administration, through the US Department of Education, announced the freezing of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard University.
• Trump administration freezes Harvard funding — The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in grant money to Harvard and is threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status while demanding records on foreign students.
• IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following the institution's defiance of the Trump administration's directives.

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• Judge rebukes Trump officials for non-compliance with Supreme Court order — A federal judge in Maryland, Paula Xinis, criticized the Trump administration for failing to secure the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador.
• Motion granted — Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Md.) 8:25-cv-00951 — Judge Xinis granted the motion for expedited discovery .

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• Anti-DEI bills referred to rules in NC General Assembly — Two anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bills, HB 171 and SB 227, in the North Carolina General Assembly have been referred to the rules committee, where it is hoped they will not advance further.

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• ACLU Sues Defense Secretary Over Book Bans in Pentagon Schools — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging the removal of books on race and gender from Pentagon school libraries.

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• Trump Administration Classifies Deal with El Salvador — The Trump administration declared its agreement with El Salvador regarding deportations as classified, limiting transparency and oversight.

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• Trump Administration Demands Reforms from Harvard University — The Trump administration issued a demand to Harvard University, requiring it to implement sweeping reforms, including the installation of viewpoint-diverse faculty members and the cessation of diversity, equity, and

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• Trump and Bukele Announce Plan to Defy Supreme Court Ruling — On April 14, 2025, President Donald Trump met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office, where they announced their decision not to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., defying a Supreme Court
• President defies Supreme Court order on concentration camps — The President of the United States has openly defied a unanimous order from the Supreme Court by continuing to collaborate with the President of El Salvador to send individuals, including American citizens, to

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• Executive Order on Processed Critical Minerals — On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
• Executive Order Revokes Previous Federal Office Space Management Directives — On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management." This order revokes two previous executive orders: Executive Order 12072, signed by
• Executive Order to Lower Drug Prices — On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices in the United States.

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• Detention of Georgetown Scholar by ICE — Dr.

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• Mohsen Mahdawi Detained by ICE During Naturalization Interview — Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green-card holder and Columbia University student, was detained by ICE in Vermont during his naturalization interview.

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• Trump Administration Freezes Title X Funding — On March 31, the Trump administration froze approximately $66 million in federal funds designated for Title X, the largest federal family planning program in the U.S.

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• Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts to State Department Budget — An internal memorandum from the Trump administration proposes a nearly 50% reduction in the State Department and USAID budgets, cutting them to $28.4 billion.

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• Commerce Department imposes tariffs on Mexican tomatoes — The Commerce Department announced a 21% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico, which constitutes 86% of US tomato supply.

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• Trump announces potential bailout for farmers — Former President Trump stated he is preparing to provide government handouts to farmers in Republican states who are struggling due to tariffs affecting their ability to sell products internationally.

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• Trump Administration Cancels Environmental Justice Settlement in Alabama — On April 14, 2025, the Department of Justice announced the termination of a 2023 environmental justice settlement agreement with Alabama, which was initially established to address severe sanitation issues in Lowndes

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• Census Bureau Cancels 2026 Government Units Survey — The Census Bureau announced the cancellation of the 2026 Government Units Survey, initially planned to identify and classify active governments.
• FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its information collection efforts under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
• OSHA Extends OMB Approval for Cadmium in Construction Standard — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for information collection requirements under the Cadmium in Construction Standard.

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• Supreme Court orders government to facilitate Abrego Garcia's release — The Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision requiring the Trump administration to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody in El Salvador.
• Supreme Court orders return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — The Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision requiring the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, where he was detained.
• Supreme Court Orders Return of Deported Salvadoran — The Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court's order for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

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• DOJ argues against returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia — Lawyers for the Department of Justice informed a federal court that the administration does not believe it is legally obligated to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S., despite a court order mandating his return.
• DOJ argues against returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S. — Lawyers for the Department of Justice informed a federal court that the administration does not believe it is legally obligated to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States, despite a court order mandating his

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• Case update — Amica Center for Immigrant Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00298 — Plaintiffs filed a renewed motion for a TRO and supporting memorandum .
• Case update — Chung v. Trump (S.D.N.Y.) 1:25-cv-02412 — Defendants replied in opposition to Chung's motion to expedite discovery.
• Case update — D.B.U. v. Trump (D. Colo.) 1:25-cv-01163 — Judge Charlotte Sweeney temporarily blocked removal of the Petitioners and the class they represent.

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• Administration claims foreign affairs immunity in Abrego Garcia case — In a court hearing, administration lawyers argued that any attempt to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador would intrude on the president's power to conduct foreign affairs.
• Administration claims foreign affairs power limits court jurisdiction — Administration lawyers argued that because Kilmar Abrego Garcia is now outside the U.S., any attempt to return him would intrude on the president's power to conduct foreign affairs.

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• Supreme Court Ruling Misrepresented by Trump Administration — The Trump administration misrepresented a Supreme Court ruling regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador.

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• Dismissal entered — Democracy Forward Foundation v. Office of Management and Budget (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00586 — OMB filed its answer to Democracy Forward's complaint.