Trump Action Archive

A searchable record of documented actions, compiled weekly from public sources.

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Mar 26, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order targeting DEI practices by federal contractors Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The order used contracting power to police workplace policies across firms that depend on federal business.

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Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Executive Order on DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors — On March 26, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices among federal contractors.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_PA_017
Mar 25, 2026 President Trump backed the SAVE America Act and pressed to weaken Senate obstacles to pass it Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The push sought stricter voting rules and reduced mail voting, increasing pressure for access-limiting election changes.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • Trump Advocates for the SAVE America Act — Trump publicly supported the SAVE America Act, which aims to impose stricter voting requirements, including proof of citizenship and the elimination of mail-in voting.
  • Trump Demands Changes to DHS Funding Negotiations — Trump pressured Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without Democratic support, while also insisting on the inclusion of the SAVE America
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_CR_009
Mar 25, 2026 TSA agents and ICE officers used shared data to arrest a Guatemalan mother and child at San Francisco airport Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent

The arrest showed travel screening data being used for immigration enforcement against civilians in transit.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • TSA tipped off ICE leading to arrest at San Francisco airport — TSA agents at San Francisco International Airport tipped off ICE officers, resulting in the arrest of Guatemalan nationals Angelina Lopez Jimenez and her nine-year-old daughter, Wendy Godinez Lopez.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_CR_010
Mar 25, 2026 The Trump administration paid TotalEnergies to buy back wind-farm leases Corroborated Economic Structure

The payment redirected public money in a way that favored fossil-fuel investment over prior renewable commitments.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
NPR · CNN
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  • Trump Administration Pays $928 Million to TotalEnergies — The Trump administration announced it would pay $928 million to TotalEnergies to buy back leases for two wind farms acquired under the Biden administration.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_016
Mar 25, 2026 Iran used control of the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt energy flows and impose tolls Corroborated Economic Structure

The disruption showed how control of a chokepoint can reshape global prices, trade, and domestic service costs.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Iran Controls Strait of Hormuz — Iran is leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz by implementing a toll system, impacting global energy markets.
  • Fuel Shortages and Economic Measures in Asia — In response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent energy shortages, several Asian countries have implemented emergency measures.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_018
Mar 25, 2026 The U.S. Postal Service sought an 8 percent fuel surcharge on package and express mail Corroborated Economic Structure

The request showed how war-driven fuel costs can be passed through to households and businesses via public services.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • US Postal Service seeks fuel surcharge — The US Postal Service announced it is seeking to impose a temporary 8% fuel surcharge on package and express mail deliveries due to rising transportation costs linked to higher oil prices from the Iran conflict.
  • U.S. Postal Service to Implement Fuel Surcharge — The U.S.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_019
Mar 25, 2026 The Saudi Public Investment Fund and the Trump Organization's partners maintained major financial ties with Jared Kushner and Trump-linked business projects Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The relationships highlighted how private foreign capital can intersect with political families and policy influence.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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  • Saudi Investments in Kushner's Firm and Trump Organization — The Saudi Public Investment Fund, controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has invested $2 billion in Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, and is paying him over $110 million for investment
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_020
Mar 25, 2026 The Census Bureau submitted the National Survey of Children's Health for OMB review Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The submission supported a major federal data program used to guide health and welfare policy.

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  • Census Bureau Submits National Survey of Children's Health for OMB Review — The U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_021
Mar 25, 2026 The EPA exempted dimethylpolysiloxane from a pesticide tolerance requirement Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The rule changed food and agricultural regulation by easing one chemical residue requirement.

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  • EPA Exempts Dimethylpolysiloxane from Tolerance Requirement — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule exempting methyl end-capped polydimethylsiloxane, also known as dimethylpolysiloxane, from the requirement of a tolerance when used as an inert ingredient
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_022
Mar 25, 2026 The FCC submitted an information collection request for OMB review Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The filing showed routine federal control over compliance burdens and data collection in communications policy.

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  • 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.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_023
Mar 25, 2026 The FDA reclassified melanoma diagnostic devices from class III to class II Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The order reduced regulatory burdens while keeping federal oversight over medical-device safety.

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  • FDA Reclassifies Melanoma Diagnostic Devices — The FDA issued a final order reclassifying optical diagnostic devices for melanoma detection and electrical impedance spectrometers from class III to class II.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_024
Mar 25, 2026 The Supreme Court released opinions in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment and Rico v. United States Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The opinions added binding national law and showed the Court's continuing role in shaping federal legal rules.

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  • Supreme Court releases opinion in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment (24-171) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Cox Communications, Inc.
  • Supreme Court releases opinion in Rico v. United States (24-1056) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Rico v.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_018
Mar 25, 2026 Congressional committees and lawmakers held hearings and briefings on ICE detention conditions, the DHS shutdown, and Iran war strategy Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The sessions showed institutions trying to gather facts and assert oversight amid executive conflict and service breakdowns.

Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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  • Congressional Hearing on ICE Detention Conditions — On March 4, 2026, a congressional hearing took place on Capitol Hill where Mildred Danis-Taylor confronted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the inhumane conditions her husband, Rodney Taylor, a double
  • House Homeland Security Committee Hearing on DHS Shutdown — On March 25, 2026, the House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing to assess the impact of the DHS shutdown on its subagencies, including TSA and FEMA.
  • House Oversight Committee Depositions of Epstein's Associates — On March 19, 2026, Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer, and Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant, provided depositions to the House oversight committee.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_029
Mar 25, 2026 Senate Democrats blocked a Republican DHS funding proposal Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The vote prolonged the shutdown and showed Congress unable to separate agency operations from the immigration fight.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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  • Democrats Block Republican DHS Funding Proposal — On March 25, 2026, Senate Democrats blocked a Republican proposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations, excluding deportation activities, due to the absence of immigration enforcement reforms.
  • DHS Funding Negotiations Stalled in Congress — Negotiations over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding remain stalled in Congress.
  • Democrats Reject Republican Offer on DHS Funding — On March 24, 2026, Democrats rejected a Republican proposal to fund DHS without including ICE, citing the lack of necessary reforms to the agency.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_030
Mar 25, 2026 Senate Republicans planned a reconciliation bill for ICE funding, Iran war costs, and possible SAVE Act provisions Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The plan showed lawmakers using budget procedure to pursue contested immigration and election measures with fewer votes.

Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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  • Senate Republicans Plan Reconciliation Bill — Senate Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, announced plans to work on a reconciliation bill to fund components of ICE and support military operations against Iran.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_031
Mar 25, 2026 A California appellate panel refused to halt Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot recount effort Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The ruling left a disputed law-enforcement intervention in election administration in place while directing the state elsewhere for relief.

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  • Court blocks California effort to stop Republican sheriff’s ballot recount — A three-judge panel from the fourth appellate district court denied California Attorney General Rob Bonta's petition to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's recount of ballots from the November 2025 special
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_032
Mar 25, 2026 A federal judge ordered the return of a deported DACA recipient Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The order enforced legal protections against a wrongful removal and checked executive immigration action.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • Judge orders return of deported DACA recipient — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient, to the United States after she was deported to Mexico.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_034
Mar 25, 2026 Judge Boasberg dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights v. Department of State without prejudice Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The dismissal narrowed one legal path for challenging a transfer arrangement involving detained immigrants.

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  • Dismissal entered — Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights v. Department of State (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-01774 — Judge Boasberg dismissed the case without prejudice, finding that Plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the diplomatic agreement between the United States and El Salvador under which individuals were transferred to
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_036
Mar 25, 2026 The Eighth Circuit reversed habeas relief for a detained immigrant in Herrera Avila v. Bondi Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The ruling broadened the reach of mandatory detention and strengthened executive custody power over unadmitted migrants.

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  • Ruling reversed — Herrera Avila v. Bondi (D. Minn.) 0:25-cv-03741 — In a divided decision, the Eighth Circuit reversed the District Court's grant of habeas relief to Joaquin Herrera Avila, a Mexican national detained without bond after being apprehended in Minneapolis.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_037
Mar 25, 2026 The Ninth Circuit granted administrative stays in Dickinson v. Trump and Reach Community Development v. DHS Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance

The stays paused lower-court limits on administration action while appeals moved forward.

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  • Stay pending appeal decided — Dickinson v. Trump (D. Or.) 3:25-cv-02170 — The Ninth Circuit granted the administration's request for an administrative stay, temporarily pausing the district court's preliminary injunction while the court considers whether to issue a full stay pending appeal.
  • Stay pending appeal decided — Reach Community Development v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Or.) 3:25-cv-02257
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_038
Mar 25, 2026 Michael Flynn and the Justice Department settled Flynn's lawsuit against the department Corroborated Institutions and Governance

The settlement closed a politically charged case and raised questions about accountability in government legal payouts.

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  • Michael Flynn and DOJ settle lawsuit — Michael Flynn and the Department of Justice have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Flynn over claims of political targeting in a 2017 case.
  • Justice Department Settles with Michael Flynn — The U.S.
  • DOJ announces settlement with Michael Flynn — The Department of Justice announced a settlement with Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security advisor, who had previously pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IG_039
Mar 25, 2026 The Justice Department mistakenly turned over an FBI memo about Trump's classified-documents case Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The disclosure exposed sensitive investigative material and raised questions about records control and transparency.

Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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  • DOJ Mistakenly Hands Over Damning Memo — Rep.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_IM_007
Mar 25, 2026 President Trump announced negotiations with Iran that were later disputed Corroborated Power and Authority

The disputed claim affected public trust in executive war messaging and raised accountability concerns around market-moving statements.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Trump Announces False Negotiations with Iran — On March 24, 2026, former President Trump announced that the U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_PA_011
Mar 24, 2026 The Trump administration intensified immigration enforcement in Minnesota Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent

The crackdown expanded coercive immigration action in local communities and heightened civil-liberties concerns.

Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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  • Trump Administration Ramps Up Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota — In late December and early January, the Trump administration intensified its immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_CR_008
Mar 24, 2026 The CDC proposed data collection for the Milestone Tracker app Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure

The proposal showed federal use of survey and app data to guide public-health evaluation and program design.

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  • CDC Proposes Data Collection for Milestone Tracker App — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a proposed data collection project for the Milestone Tracker App, inviting public comments.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 62 – 2026-03-21–2026-03-27 wk62_ES_011