Trump Action Archive

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• Trump Signs Order Granting DOGE Access to Federal Records — President Trump signed an executive order granting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to unclassified federal agency records, data, and software systems.
• Executive Order to Eliminate Information Silos — On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at eliminating information silos within federal agencies to combat waste, fraud, and abuse.

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• Executive Order on State and Local Preparedness — On March 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness." The order emphasizes the role of state and local governments in enhancing national

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• Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which was established by Congress.
• Trump orders dismantling of the US Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising concerns about the management of student debt.
• Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — On March 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S.

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• Loss of Employees at National Nuclear Security Administration — Cuts to the National Nuclear Security Administration have resulted in the loss of critical employees, including scientists and engineers, at the agency responsible for managing the nation’s nuclear arsenal.

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• Musk's Influence on FAA Communications Network — Reports indicate that Musk's SpaceX has been instructed to install its equipment in the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications network, raising security concerns due to lack of government review.

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• Trump administration officials to review mifepristone safety — Robert F.
• Trump administration requests delay in mifepristone lawsuits — The Trump administration has requested a 60-day extension in ongoing lawsuits concerning the abortion drug mifepristone, according to NOTUS.

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• HHS Considers Cuts to HIV Prevention Funding — The Health and Human Services Department is reportedly considering drastic cuts to federal funding for domestic HIV prevention.

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• Federal Judge Rules USAid Shutdown Likely Violated Constitution — On March 17, 2025, U.S.
• Federal Judge Blocks USAID Dismantling — A federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID likely violates the Constitution and blocked further cuts to the agency.
• Judge Chuang Rules Against Destruction of USAID — U.S.

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• Democrats demand investigation into Musk's potential corruption — Leading Democrats have called for an investigation into potential corruption involving Elon Musk, particularly concerning the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to cancel a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon

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• Preliminary injunction ruling — Nicolas Talbott, et al. v. Donald Trump, et al. (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00240 — Judge Ana Reyes granted Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, extending to all transgender service members facing the same irreparable harm.
• Federal Judge Blocks Military Transgender Ban — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, calling it "unabashedly demeaning" and "soaked in animus." This ruling is a significant victory for transgender

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• Motion granted — Climate United Fund v. Citibank (D.D.C.) 1:24-cv-00698 — Judge Tanya Chutkan granted in part and denied in part Plaintiff's motion for a TRO, enjoining the EPA and Citibank from implementing the grant termination and transferring the funds elsewhere.
• Federal Judge Blocks EPA Climate Grant Clawback — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from clawing back $20 billion in climate grants from the EPA.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — Climate United Fund v. Citibank (D.D.C.) 1:24-cv-00698 — Plaintiffs filed a consolidated motion for a preliminary injunction to request that the Court prevent the Federal Defendants from (1) effectuating the EPA's March 11 termination of Climate United Fund's grant, (2)

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• RFE/RL Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Termination — Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the termination of federal funds violated the Constitution and federal laws.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — RFE/RL, Inc. v. Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00799 — Plaintiff filed a motion requesting a TRO and preliminary injunction on the grounds of irreparable harm to Plaintiff's operations, employee safety, and reputation, and the likelihood that Plaintiff will succeed on its
• Case update — Open Technology Fund v. Kari Lake (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00840 — Plaintiff filed a motion requesting a TRO to prevent withholding of funds on the grounds of irreparable harm to Plaintiff's operations and the likelihood that Plaintiff will succeed on its Administrative Procedure Act

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• USIP Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration — The US Institute of Peace filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from dismantling the organization.
• Motion denied — U.S. Institute of Peace v. Jackson (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00804 — The court denied Plaintiffs' motion for a TRO.
• Temporary restraining order ruling — U.S. Institute of Peace v. Jackson (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00804 — Defendants filed a motion opposing Plaintiffs' motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO), asserting that the president's authority in the firings is unrestricted and non-justiciable, and that Plaintiffs lack

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• White House Removes References to California National Monuments — A White House fact sheet dated March 14, 2025, removed references to the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla national monuments in California, sparking speculation about plans to eliminate these monuments.

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• Deletion of Military History Content from Websites — Reports indicate that at least ten articles about the Code Talkers and other minority veterans have been removed from U.S.
• Pentagon Restores Webpage for Black Medal of Honor Winner — The U.S.

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• White House Uses Semisonic's 'Closing Time' in Deportation Video — Grammy-nominated band says Trump administration ‘missed the point’ and song is about ‘joy, possibilities, hope’

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• FCC Revises Wireless Emergency Alerts Rules — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule revising the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system.
• FCC Submits Information Collection for OMB Review — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork

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• Starlink Internet Service Installed in White House — Elon Musk's Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's close ties with the Trump administration.
• Installation of Starlink at the White House — Reports indicate that Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has been installed across the White House campus.

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• Proposed Overhaul of FEMA — President Trump has suggested a fundamental overhaul or elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), proposing to transfer emergency relief responsibilities to the states.

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• Immigration Agents Detain Georgetown Researcher — Masked immigration agents detained Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University researcher, after revoking his student visa.
• Arrest of Leqaa Kordia by Immigration Agents — On March 13, 2025, Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian student from the West Bank, was arrested by immigration agents in Newark after her student visa was deemed expired.
• Revocation of Student Visa and Self-Deportation of Ranjani Srinivasan — On March 11, 2025, Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia PhD student from India, self-deported after her student visa was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security.

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• Brown University professor deported despite judge’s order — Rasha Alawieh, a Brown University medical professor, was deported to Lebanon despite a US district court judge's order blocking her immediate removal.
• Deportation of Brown University Professor Despite Court Order — Dr.

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• Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions — Maria Margarita Rojas, a midwife in Texas, has been arrested and charged with the illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

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• Trump announces plan to revive "clean coal" plants — Former President Trump announced plans to restart "clean coal" plants, claiming that previous environmental regulations had harmed U.S.
• Executive Order to Increase American Mineral Production — On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at increasing American mineral production.

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• EPA Plans to Gut Office of Research and Development — The EPA is reportedly planning to dismantle its Office of Research and Development, which would result in the firing of over 1,000 scientists.

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• FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on its information collection practices under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
• FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Emergency Radio Beacons — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on the information collection requirements for manufacturers of emergency radio beacons, including AIS-SARTs, EPIRBs, and MSLDs.
• Fisher Clinical Services, Inc. applies to import controlled substances — Fisher Clinical Services, Inc.