Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration fast-tracks fossil fuel projects citing 'energy emergency' — The Trump administration has moved to expedite fossil fuel projects by creating a new "emergency" permit designation through the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Trump moves to fast-track fossil fuel projects — The Trump administration has initiated a process to expedite the permitting of fossil fuel projects, drawing criticism from environmentalists.

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• Trump Administration Cancels Collective Bargaining Agreements with Federal Workers — The Trump administration unilaterally canceled collective bargaining agreements with federal workers, affecting thousands of employees.

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• Janssen Pharmaceuticals Applies for Bulk Manufacturing Registration — Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Lonza Tampa, LLC Applies for Controlled Substance Import Registration — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Lonza Tampa, LLC has applied to be registered as an importer of the controlled substance Psilocybin.
• Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Applies for Controlled Substances Import Registration — Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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• OSHA Extends OMB Approval for MDA Information Collection — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for the information collection requirements under the 4, 4′-Methylenedianiline (MDA) in

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• FOIA Advisory Committee Meeting Announced — The National Archives and Records Administration announced a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025.

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• Red States and Oil Trade Groups Challenge New York's Climate Law — This month, 22 red states and two oil trade groups filed a lawsuit to block New York's climate superfund law, arguing that the state is overstepping its regulatory authority.

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• Supreme Court Rejects Youth Climate Lawsuit Against EPA — A U.S.

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• Federal Judge Blocks Firing of Diversity Staffers — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing 11 staffers involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion projects at the CIA and the Office of Director of National Intelligence.

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• Paul Krugman leaves New York Times for Substack — Paul Krugman announced his departure from the New York Times to pursue blogging full-time on Substack, citing restrictive editorial processes and a lack of freedom in expressing longer-form thoughts as key reasons for

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• Executive Order: Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies — On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies." This order modifies Executive Order 12866 by requiring most independent federal agencies to
• Trump Signs Executive Order on Regulatory Agencies — President Trump signed an executive order granting the White House and the attorney general direct authority over independent regulatory agencies.
• Trump signs order making independent regulators answerable to White House — Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring independent regulatory agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to report their policy priorities to the

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• Trump signs executive order expanding access to IVF — On February 18, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
• Trump signs executive order on IVF access — On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).
• Executive Order Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization — On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.

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• USDA employees fired over Neuralink oversight — Approximately 20 employees at the FDA's office of neurological and physical medicine devices were fired while reviewing Elon Musk's company Neuralink.

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• Rep. Eli Crane comments on DOGE's actions — Representative Eli Crane remarked that if the actions taken by DOGE were presented to the House floor during the 118th Congress, they would struggle to gain support from half of the Republican caucus, indicating a

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• Justice Department Drops Corruption Charges Against Eric Adams — The U.S.
• Trump DOJ Drops Bribery Case Against Eric Adams — On February 19, 2025, a federal judge in Manhattan questioned Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general under Trump, about the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss a corruption indictment against New York City
• Judge questions DoJ's motion to dismiss Eric Adams indictment — Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, led the Justice Department's decision to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

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• Michelle King resigns from Social Security Administration — Michelle King, the former acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, resigned after refusing to comply with a demand from DOGE to turn over sensitive data on millions of Americans, including Social
• Acting Social Security Head Leaves Agency Over Access Denial — Michelle King, the acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA), has retired after refusing to grant Elon Musk and the "department of government efficiency" access to sensitive beneficiary information.

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• Federal Judge Declines to Block DOGE Data Access — A federal judge has declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive data systems at the Department of Education.

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• WH Press Secretary discusses Musk's Social Security claims — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump directed Elon Musk and the DOGE team to investigate alleged fraud in the Social Security Administration, claiming there are deceased individuals

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• IRS reportedly preparing to give Musk’s Doge agency access to taxpayer data — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly reviewing a request to grant access to its classified systems, which contain sensitive taxpayer data, to a member of Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency"
• White House defends DOGE's access to IRS data — A White House spokesperson defended DOGE's access to IRS data, claiming it is necessary to address waste, fraud, and abuse in the system.

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• Protests Against Elon Musk's Budget Cuts — Protests were held across the country, organized by Democrats and grassroots organizations, to oppose Elon Musk's budget cuts related to his DOGE committee.

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• Thousands Protest Trump in Denver — Thousands of protesters gathered in Denver to demonstrate against former President Trump on President's Day, marking one of the largest protests in the city since the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.

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• NYU Young Republicans President Resigns — The President of the NYU Young Republicans resigned after making a statement about Barron Trump that was deemed inappropriate by the College Republicans.

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• Vice President Vance warns of anti-democratic values in Europe — At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance expressed concern that Europe's greatest threat is not external actors like Russia or China, but a retreat from democratic values.

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• Trump administration plans new tariffs, risking trade war — The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on trading partners, a move that analysts predict could lead to an international trade war and job losses.
• Trump claims tariffs will balance the budget — Trump asserted that tariffs will generate sufficient revenue to balance the federal budget, despite concerns from Republicans about national debt.
• Consumer Confidence Drops Amid Tariffs — The University of Michigan's survey reports a significant drop in US consumer confidence for the second consecutive month, attributed to concerns over Trump's tariffs.

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• DOGE Seeks IRS Access — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought access to sensitive IRS systems containing detailed taxpayer information.

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• House Budget Committee Proposes Major Spending Cuts — On February 15, 2025, the Republican-dominated House Budget Committee presented a budget proposal that includes $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, targeting programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and supplemental nutrition
• House Budget Committee Proposes Significant Spending Cuts — The Republican-dominated House Budget Committee presented a budget proposal that aims to add $4.5 trillion to the budget deficit while extending tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.