Trump Action Archive

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• Senate Democrats block DHS funding legislation — In late January, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats would block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and several other agencies.
• Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics — On February 12, 2026, Senate Democrats blocked a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's immigration tactics, particularly those of
• DHS Faces Potential Shutdown Over Funding Stalemate — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a potential shutdown due to a funding stalemate in Congress.

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• Became Law: Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act — The Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act was enacted, establishing measures to prevent improper payments to deceased individuals, enhancing government accountability.

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• Certiorari Denied in Heath v. Florida — The Supreme Court of the United States denied the application for a stay of execution and the petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ronald P.
• Certiorari Denied in Simpson v. Quick — The Supreme Court denied the application for a stay of execution and the petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Kendrick Simpson v.

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• Trump administration to repeal Obama-era endangerment finding — The Trump administration, led by President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced plans to repeal the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding, which determined that CO2 and other greenhouse gases endanger
• Trump administration rescinds 2009 endangerment finding — The Trump administration, led by President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced the rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding, which served as the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas
• Trump’s EPA Repeals Endangerment Finding — The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed the endangerment finding, a key scientific determination that allowed the government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

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• Injunction secured against ICE's use of teargas and projectiles on protesters — The law firm Singleton Schreiber secured an injunction temporarily banning ICE from using teargas and projectiles on protesters in Portland.

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• Federal prosecutors charge protesters with conspiracy following ICE protest — Following a protest against the detention of Joswar Torres, federal prosecutors charged nine demonstrators with conspiracy, marking an escalation in the Trump administration's approach to handling protests.

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• ICE launches "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine — On January 21, 2026, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents initiated "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine, targeting individuals they described as "the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens." The

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• Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention — Seamus Culleton, an Irish man with a valid US work permit, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for five months despite having no criminal record.
• Irish man detained by ICE despite valid work permit — Seamus Culleton, an Irish national with a valid work permit and no criminal record, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for five months.
• Irish Court Issues Warrant for Seamus Culleton — Seamus Culleton, an Irish national married to a US citizen, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for five months despite holding a valid work permit.

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• High school students protest against ICE across the US — Thousands of high school students across the United States have been participating in walkouts to protest the presence and actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in their communities.

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• Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals — On January 13, 2026, the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, effective March 17.
• Trump Administration Reassigns Somali Migrant Cases to Judge with High Asylum Rejection Rate — The Trump administration has reassigned immigration cases involving Somali migrants to Judge Sherron Ashworth, who has a history of rejecting asylum claims at a rate significantly higher than the national average.

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• Jamie Raskin accuses DoJ of cover-up after viewing unredacted Epstein files — Jamie Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, accused the Department of Justice (DoJ) of a cover-up after reviewing unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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• FBI schedules call with election officials on midterm preparations — The FBI has invited election officials nationwide to participate in a call later this month to discuss the agency's preparations for the upcoming midterm elections.

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• Rashida Tlaib uses whistle in House of Representatives to protest ICE crackdown — Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used a whistle during a session in the House of Representatives to protest against Donald Trump's immigration policies and the actions of ICE.

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• ICE Director Testifies on Body Cameras and Detention Conditions — ICE Director Todd Lyons testified before the House, revealing that only 3,000 out of 13,000 field agents have body cameras.
• Congressional Hearing on Immigration Enforcement — Officials from the Department of Homeland Security, including Todd Lyons of ICE, testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security regarding immigration enforcement actions.

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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.
• Census Bureau Seeks OMB Approval for HTOPS Data Collection — The U.S.
• EPA Announces Proposed Interim Decision for Pyrimethanil — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its proposed interim decision for the pesticide pyrimethanil.

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• DOJ Unredacts Epstein Files — The DOJ unredacted several FBI files related to the Epstein case, revealing names of individuals labeled as co-conspirators and implicating others in sex trafficking.
• Justice Department Releases Epstein Files — The U.S.

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• The Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Minn.) 0:26-cv-00749 — Judge Brasel issued an order clarifying the scope of her previous order — Judge Brasel issued an order clarifying the scope of her previous order: Plaintiffs may have two attorneys and two party representatives attend the Whipple Building visit.
• The Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Minn.) 0:26-cv-00749 — Judge Brasel granted a temporary restraining order requiring ICE to provide noncitizen detainees at the Whipple Building in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, with meani… — Judge Brasel granted a temporary restraining order requiring ICE to provide noncitizen detainees at the Whipple Building in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, with meaningful access to counsel, finding that ICE's practices
• Judge Rebukes Trump Administration Over ICE Detainee Rights — A federal judge criticized the Trump administration for obstructing ICE detainees' access to legal counsel in Minnesota.

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• Trump Pay-to-Play Scheme Exposed — Freedom 250, an organization linked to the White House, is offering access to President Trump and other benefits to donors contributing at least $1 million.
• Corporations Fund Pro-Trump Events Through Freedom 250 — Major corporations, including Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil, are financially supporting Freedom 250, an organization promoting events aligned with President Trump's political agenda.
• ExxonMobil Seeks Favor with Trump Administration — ExxonMobil is sponsoring Freedom 250 to repair its relationship with the Trump administration after CEO Darren Woods' comments about Venezuela being "uninvestible" drew Trump's ire.

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• Ghislaine Maxwell Invokes Fifth Amendment in Oversight Committee Deposition — Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions during her deposition before the Oversight Committee, invoking her Fifth Amendment right.
• Ghislaine Maxwell to Invoke Fifth Amendment in House Oversight Deposition — Ghislaine Maxwell will invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during her deposition before the House Oversight Committee.
• Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions before Congress — Ghislaine Maxwell, during a closed-door congressional deposition, invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions from the House committee on oversight and government reform.

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• FBI Seizes 2020 Election Materials in Georgia — The FBI has seized 2020 election materials in Georgia, raising concerns among state election officials about federal overreach and potential interference.

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• New Jersey v. Department of Transportation (S.D.N.Y.) 1:26-cv-00939 — Defendants filed a notice of interlocutory appeal to the Second Circuit. — Defendants filed a notice of interlocutory appeal to the Second Circuit.
• The Advocates for Human Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Minn.) 0:26-cv-00749 — Judge Brasel issued an order clarifying the scope of her previous order — Judge Brasel issued an order clarifying the scope of her previous order: Plaintiffs may have two attorneys and two party representatives attend the Whipple Building visit.
• American Oversight v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-03113 — The parties filed a joint status report which indicates that Defendant had completed searches in response to Plaintiff's FOIA requests and was in the process of… — The parties filed a joint status report which indicates that Defendant had completed searches in response to Plaintiff's FOIA requests and was in the process of reviewing and processing these records.

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• ICE Plans for New Detention Facilities Announced — The Department of Homeland Security has secured funding for new detention facilities, including a $87.4 million facility outside Philadelphia and a $37 million facility near San Antonio.
• Increase in Immigrant Detention Numbers Reported — Following the implementation of the new mass detention policy, the number of immigrants held in U.S.
• ICE Purchases Warehouses for Detention Camps — ICE has spent over half a billion dollars purchasing warehouses across the country to convert into detention camps.

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• Termination of VA Agreement with ICE Reported — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) terminated its agreement with ICE to provide medical care for detainees on September 30, 2025, following political pressure and misinformation regarding the funding of veterans'
• ICE Stops Paying for Detainee Medical Care — The U.S.

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• Federal judge reverses Trump’s freeze on $16bn for NY-NJ tunnel project — A federal judge in New York, Jeannette Vargas, has reversed a freeze imposed by the Trump administration on $16 billion in funds for the Gateway Project, which aims to enhance rail links between New York and New Jersey.

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• ICE arrests continue across the US — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been conducting a series of immigration operations across the United States, including in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, and Charlotte.
• Trump administration escalates immigration enforcement — The Trump administration, under the direction of Tom Homan, has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, resulting in the arrest of nearly 400,000 immigrants in the first year of Trump's second presidency.
• ICE Arrests Target Non-Criminal Immigrants — CBS News reported that during the first year of Trump's second term, less than 14% of the nearly 400,000 immigrants arrested by ICE had violent criminal charges or convictions.