Trump Action Archive

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• House passes $1.15tn defense bill — The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a 216-212 vote.

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• House Republicans approve $73bn war budget — House Republicans approved a budget plan authorizing $73 billion for the ongoing war with Iran.
• House Republicans pass budget resolution for $95bn bill — On Wednesday, House Republicans passed a budget resolution with a narrow 216-214 vote, initiating the process to draft a $95 billion reconciliation bill.
• House Votes on Budget Resolution for GOP Reconciliation Package — The House of Representatives is voting on a budget resolution that sets the stage for a third GOP reconciliation package.

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• Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution to End US Involvement in Iran — On May 12, 2026, the US Senate voted 49-50 against a war powers resolution aimed at ending American involvement in the conflict with Iran.

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• Senate Republicans push $72 billion enforcement package through reconciliation — Senate Republicans are advancing a $72 billion reconciliation package that includes significant funding for ICE, CBP, and Secret Service security upgrades related to Trump's East Wing ballroom project.

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• Democrats' Bill to End Iran War Blocked — Democrats introduced a bill aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran, but it was blocked by Republicans.

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• House Republicans Propose Trump-Centric Legislation — House Republicans introduced several bills to honor former President Trump, including proposals to carve his face into Mount Rushmore, rename airports, and create a "Trump Peace Prize." These legislative efforts come

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• Trump’s 2027 Budget Proposes Defense Buildup with Domestic Cuts — President Trump is preparing to release a budget plan for fiscal year 2027 that emphasizes a significant increase in defense spending, funded by cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and other domestic programs.
• Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Budget — President Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget, nearly doubling the 2024 defense budget of $841 billion.
• Trump Administration Proposes Historic Military Budget Increase — The Trump administration requested Congress approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget, marking a nearly 40% increase and the highest in U.S.

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• Senate Rejects DHS Funding Bill — On March 21, 2026, the Senate rejected a motion by Democrats to take up legislation aimed at reopening the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and paying workers who are currently without paychecks due to a

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• House Members Blocked from Visiting ICE Facility in Minnesota — On January 10, 2026, Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison, and Angie Craig were blocked from entering an ICE detention center near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Restriction on congressional oversight of ICE facilities — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem implemented a policy restricting members of Congress from conducting oversight of ICE facilities, which was revealed after Democratic representatives were denied entry to a

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• House Republicans force vote on healthcare tax credits — Four Republicans in the House of Representatives joined Democrats to compel Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on extending premium tax credits for purchasing healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

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• Arizona Sues House Over Delay in Swearing-In Representative — The state of Arizona and representative-elect Adelita Grijalva filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives due to Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear Grijalva in, which deprives her constituents of

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• House Speaker Refuses to Seat Elected Representative — House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat Adelita Grijalva, a representative-elect from Arizona, who was chosen by voters on September 23, 2025.
• Rep.-elect Grijalva blocked from being sworn in — Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has been blocked from being sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson, an unprecedented move that prevents her from voting on critical legislation.

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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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• Arizona AG demands swearing in of Rep. Grijalva — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office is sending a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson demanding the swearing in of Rep.
• Arizona AG files lawsuit against Speaker Johnson — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that she is drafting litigation to compel Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva, arguing that 813,000 Arizonans are being taxed without representation due to

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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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• 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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• House Speaker Delays Swearing-in of New Representative — House Speaker Mike Johnson postponed the swearing-in of newly elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva, which has been interpreted as a delay tactic regarding a vote on releasing files related to the
• House Speaker delays swearing in of new congresswoman — House Speaker Mike Johnson has postponed the swearing in of newly elected Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, which is necessary for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, raising concerns about representation
• House Republicans blocked swearing in of Arizona Democrat — House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, refused to swear in Arizona's newly elected Democrat, Adelita Grijalva.

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• Trump Administration Expects Government Shutdown — The Trump administration anticipates a government shutdown next week, with no plans to negotiate with Democratic leaders.

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• Senate Republicans Lower Vote Threshold for Nominees — Senate Republicans changed a rule to lower the vote threshold for considering presidential nominees to a simple majority, further eroding the filibuster and making it easier to confirm nominees.

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• Speaker Mike Johnson Blocks Epstein Files Resolution — Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will not bring a bipartisan resolution to release the Epstein files to the floor before the August recess.
• Speaker Mike Johnson shuts down the House — Speaker Mike Johnson closed the House of Representatives early for summer recess, canceling all scheduled votes and business to prevent a vote on a bipartisan motion to release the Epstein files.
• US House calls early summer recess to block voting on release of Epstein files — The House of Representatives, led by the Republican majority, announced an early recess, cutting the workweek short to avoid voting on the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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• Texas Governor Greg Abbott Announces Plan to Redraw Congressional Districts — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move that has been criticized by opponents as an attempt to favor Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

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• Hakeem Jeffries delivers record-breaking House floor speech against GOP tax bill — On Thursday, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the longest House floor speech in history, speaking for over eight hours to delay a vote on Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax-and-spending bill.
• House of Representatives Advances Trump’s Tax-and-Spending Bill — The House of Representatives advanced Donald Trump's tax-and-spending bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, after a procedural vote.
• Passage of Trump's Signature Tax and Spending Bill — On July 3, 2025, the U.S.

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• House Freedom Caucus Members Swayed by Trump — Members of the House Freedom Caucus initially opposed the Senate's budget bill but changed their stance after a meeting with President Trump.
• Rep. Ralph Norman Cites Executive Orders for Support — Representative Ralph Norman stated he supported the budget bill after President Trump assured him that certain disliked provisions would be addressed through future executive orders.
• Trump meets with Republican holdouts — Former President Trump met with Republican lawmakers who are hesitant to support the budget reconciliation bill, attempting to persuade them to vote in favor.

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• Senate passes budget bill with tie-breaking vote — The Senate passed a budget bill with a vote of 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
• Senate Republicans pass major tax and spending bill — On Tuesday, Senate Republicans passed a significant tax and spending bill, a key part of Donald Trump's agenda, after weeks of negotiations.
• Senate Republicans pass Trump’s sweeping policy bill — On July 1, 2025, Senate Republicans passed a significant policy bill championed by Donald Trump, which includes cuts to major safety net programs like Medicaid and provisions for mass deportations and border wall