Trump Action Archive

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• Trump Begins Demolition of East Wing for Ballroom — Former President Donald Trump has initiated the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to construct a ballroom similar to the one at Mar-a-Lago.
• Demolition of the East Wing of the White House begins without required approval — Construction crews have begun demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $250 million ballroom, a project initiated by Donald Trump.
• Demolition of White House East Wing for Trump's Ballroom — Demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House's East Wing to construct a $250 million ballroom as part of Trump's long-desired project.

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• Federal government shutdown continues amid Medicaid cuts dispute — The federal government shutdown persists as Democrats demand Republicans address recent Medicaid cuts under Donald Trump and extend health insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
• Senate Fails to Pass Funding Resolution Amid Government Shutdown — The U.S.
• Government shutdown continues, affecting legislative processes — As of October 21, 2025, the U.S.

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• Senate votes fail to resolve government shutdown — Seven Senate votes have taken place without any breakthroughs, as lawmakers from both parties block each other's proposals from reaching the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.
• US Senate Rejects Republican Plan to End Government Shutdown — On October 13, 2025, the US Senate voted against a Republican proposal to end the ongoing government shutdown, marking the eighth failed attempt to advance the bill.
• Ninth Senate Vote Fails to Restore Government Funding — The US Senate failed to advance legislation to restore government funding for the ninth time, prolonging the federal government shutdown into its third week.

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• House Speaker cancels sessions, delaying legislative work — House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the cancellation of another week’s session, marking four weeks of inaction for House members.
• House Republicans Criticized for Lack of Action — House Republicans, under Speaker Mike Johnson, have faced criticism for their decision to keep the House out of session during the government shutdown.
• House adjourned for 74 of the last 86 days — Speaker Mike Johnson has had the House of Representatives adjourned for 74 of the last 86 days, raising concerns about legislative inaction during a government shutdown.

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• White House announces federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown — The White House, through Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced layoffs of more than 4,000 federal workers as the government shutdown nears its third week.
• Administration begins layoffs amid government shutdown — The White House announced layoffs of federal workers as the government shutdown nears its third week.
• Trump Fires 4,000 Federal Employees in CDC Purge — The Trump administration has initiated another round of layoffs, reportedly to pressure Democrats during the government shutdown.

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• Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud charges — Letitia James, the New York State Attorney General, was indicted on charges of mortgage fraud by a federal prosecutor appointed by President Donald Trump.
• Lindsey Halligan indicted NY AG Letitia James on bank fraud charges — Lindsey Halligan, the newly installed US Attorney, complied with demands from former President Trump to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on charges of bank fraud related to her mortgage applications.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements, following pressure from Trump.

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• Trump Administration Cancels Funding for Energy and Transportation Projects — Amid the ongoing government shutdown, Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, has canceled funding for energy projects in several states and transportation developments in Chicago and

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• House Speaker Keeps Chamber in Recess Amid Shutdown — House Speaker Mike Johnson has kept the House of Representatives in recess for a second consecutive week during the government shutdown.
• Rep. Marge Greene expressed concerns about Epstein files — Rep.

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• Senate Rejects Rival Funding Bills Amid Government Shutdown — The U.S.
• US Senate Rejects Competing Bills to End Government Shutdown — On Wednesday, the US Senate failed to pass competing bills from Democrats and Republicans aimed at ending the ongoing government shutdown.
• Senate deadlocked over government shutdown

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• Bondi's refusal to answer questions led to accusations of contempt — Throughout the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer questions from senators, leading to accusations of contempt and a lack of accountability.
• Senate Judiciary Committee held a contentious hearing with AG Pam Bondi — Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she faced intense questioning regarding her handling of various issues, including the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Trump
• Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Pam Bondi's Tenure — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S.

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• Trump and Vought plan to use government shutdown to cut programs — Trump and Vought are leveraging the government shutdown as an opportunity to propose significant cuts to federal programs, claiming it will eliminate waste and fraud.
• Trump discusses using shutdown to cut programs — During a press briefing, President Trump stated that the administration intends to use the government shutdown to implement cuts to programs that provide medical care and other benefits, claiming these actions could be

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• Federal agencies blame Democrats for looming shutdown in apparent Hatch Act violation — On Tuesday, several U.S.
• Federal Agencies Blame Democrats for Looming Government Shutdown — Following the Senate's failure to pass a funding resolution, various federal agencies sent emails to employees blaming Democrats for the impending government shutdown.
• Federal agencies engage in partisan political activity during shutdown — During the 2025 US federal government shutdown, several federal agencies have been found using out-of-office emails and websites to blame Democrats for the shutdown.

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• Trump Orders Declassification of Amelia Earhart Records — In response to the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, former President Donald Trump ordered the declassification and release of all government records concerning Amelia Earhart.

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• White House Launches Investigation into UN Escalator Malfunction — The White House announced an investigation into an incident where an escalator malfunctioned while President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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• Trump signs order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’ — On September 21, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order designating antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." This move revives a controversial pledge from his first presidency, following the killing of
• Executive Order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization — On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
• Trump Signs Executive Order Designating "Antifa" as Terrorist Organization — President Trump signed an executive order designating "antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization, despite its lack of centralized structure.

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• Pentagon imposes new restrictions on journalists — The Pentagon has issued a memo requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to gather unauthorized information, including unclassified documents, or face revocation of their press passes.
• Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Journalists — The Pentagon announced new restrictions for journalists covering the Department of Defense, requiring them to sign a pledge not to report on unauthorized information, even if unclassified.
• Pentagon imposes restrictions on journalists — The Pentagon, under the leadership of Trump appointee Pete Hegseth, issued a memo requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to gather or release any information, including unclassified documents, without authorization.

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• Trump Publicly Pressures Attorney General to Prosecute Political Enemies — On September 20, 2025, President Trump accidentally posted a private message intended for Attorney General Pam Bondi on Truth Social, revealing his direct pressure on her to prosecute political opponents, including
• Trump Pressures Attorney General to Prosecute Political Enemies — On Truth Social, President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political enemies, including Letitia James, James Comey, and Adam Schiff.
• Trump calls for DOJ action against perceived enemies — On September 20, 2025, Donald Trump publicly called for the Department of Justice to take action against his perceived political enemies, including US Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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• Trump administration fires Susan Monarez, CDC director — The Trump administration fired Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after she clashed with Health Secretary Robert F.

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• Trump Threatens ABC News Correspondent Over Questioning — President Trump threatened ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl after being questioned about Attorney General Pam Bondi's comments on targeting hate speech.

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• Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis Amid Low Crime Rates — President Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, despite the city experiencing significant reductions in crime rates.
• Trump signs executive order to deploy National Guard to Memphis — On September 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a new initiative called the "Memphis Safe Task Force." This move is part of the
• Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis for Crime Control — President Trump signed a memo deploying National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, to address violent crime.

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• ICE and National Guard Deployment in Chicago — On September 12, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were deployed in Chicago as part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to address violent crime in major cities.
• ICE officers fatally shoot man during vehicle stop near Chicago — On the outskirts of Chicago, U.S.

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• Trump blames "radical left" for Kirk shooting — Following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office, blaming "the radical left" for the violence and vowing to hold accountable those who contribute to political violence.
• Trump Escalates Rhetoric After Kirk's Killing — Following the killing of Charlie Kirk, President Trump escalated his rhetoric, calling for action against "radical left lunatics" and blaming them for political violence.

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• Supreme Court lifts injunction on federal immigration raids in Los Angeles — On September 8, 2025, the Supreme Court's conservative majority lifted a previous court injunction that had limited federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.
• Supreme Court lifts restraining order on immigration raids in Los Angeles — The U.S.
• Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Immigration Patrols in Los Angeles — On September 8, 2025, the U.S.

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• DHS Announces "Operation Midway Blitz" — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Trump administration, announced "Operation Midway Blitz," targeting individuals in Chicago who are in the U.S.
• DHS Launches "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago — The Department of Homeland Security announced "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago to target "criminal illegal aliens," citing sanctuary policies as a draw for criminals.
• Administration announces surge of ICE agents into Chicago and Boston — On September 8, the Trump administration announced a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents into Chicago and Boston, which has raised concerns about the militarization of cities and potential voter

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• US Supreme Court Allows Trump to Withhold $5bn in Foreign Aid — The US Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, temporarily halted a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to spend nearly $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress had appropriated.
• Partial Stay on District Court Order in Department of State v. AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition — The Supreme Court, through Chief Justice John G.
• Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal on Foreign Aid — The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to freeze billions in foreign aid after a lower court ruled the funds must be spent before they expire.