Trump Action Archive

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• Hogg announces plans to challenge incumbent Democrats — David Hogg has announced plans to spend millions to unseat incumbent Democrats in safe blue districts through his organization, Leaders We Deserve.

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• Bruce Springsteen criticizes attacks on democratic principles — During a concert in Manchester, England, musician Bruce Springsteen criticized the current political climate in the United States, highlighting issues such as the abandonment of allies, ideological pressures on

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• Harvard University Law School confirms possession of original Magna Carta — Harvard University Law School announced that a document long thought to be a cheap copy of the Magna Carta is, in fact, an original from 1300.

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• Trump administration fires nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America — The Trump administration has terminated nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America (VOA), a US-funded international news network.

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• EPA Notice of Availability of Environmental Impact Statements — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of availability for several Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) filed between May 5 and May 12, 2025.

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• President Trump questions the right to due process — In an interview on May 4, President Donald J.

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• ICE raids in Nashville lead to restaurant worker exodus — Reports emerged that Kid Rock's restaurant sent home undocumented immigrant kitchen staff amid rumors of impending ICE raids.
• ICE raids rumored at Kid Rock's restaurant

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• Election Assistance Commission Seeks Comments on Voting System Information Collection — The U.S.
• Election Assistance Commission Seeks Comment on Financial Report Collection
• Election Assistance Commission Seeks OMB Approval for Budget Expenditures Worksheet

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• Supreme Court rules against Trump on deportations — The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Trump must halt deportations of alleged gang members without due process.
• Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration's Deportation Bid Under 1798 Law — The U.S.
• Preliminary injunction ruling — W.M.M. v. Trump (a.k.a. A.A.R.P. v. Trump) (N.D. Tex.) 1:25-cv-00059 — On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court granted an injunction in the case of A.A.R.P.

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• Newark airport staffing crisis due to government cuts — Newark Liberty International Airport experienced significant delays due to staffing shortages, with only three air traffic controllers available instead of the required fourteen.

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• House Budget Committee votes down budget reconciliation bill — The House Budget Committee voted down a budget reconciliation bill by a vote of 16-21, delaying its passage.
• House Republicans block Trump's spending bill in committee — On May 15, 2025, House Republicans, with the help of the Democratic minority, blocked Donald Trump's proposed spending bill in a key committee.

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• Federal Election Commission Sunshine Act Meeting Notice — The Federal Election Commission announced a closed meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

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• National Intelligence Council chair and deputy fired — On May 8, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fired acting National Intelligence Council chair Michael Collins and deputy Maria Langan-Reikhof after the NIC produced a report contradicting President Trump's

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• DOJ announces new policy to "name and shame" political opponents — Department of Justice leader Ed Martin announced a reversal of DOJ policies, stating that when the department lacks grounds to charge political opponents, it will "name" and "shame" them in the public sphere.

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• Federal judge in New Jersey to rule on Mahmoud Khalil's release — A federal judge in New Jersey is expected to rule soon on the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian permanent resident and Columbia University student, who remains in detention.
• Federal judge orders release of Badar Khan Suri from custody — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University postdoctoral fellow, from immigration custody.
• Federal judge orders release of Indian academic from ICE detention — On May 14, 2025, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the immediate release of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic detained by ICE.

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• U.S. Capitol Police arrest protesters opposing Medicaid cuts — U.S.

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• EPA Exempts L-Arginine in Pesticides from Tolerance Requirement — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule exempting l-arginine, when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations for greenhouse pre-bloom cucumbers, from the requirement of a tolerance.
• FDA Requests Information on Infant Formula Nutrient Requirements — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a request for information to begin reviewing nutrient requirements for infant formula.
• Pall Life Sciences PR, LLC Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — Pall Life Sciences PR, LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, and fentanyl.

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• Business Leaders Attend Saudi Lunch with Trump Amid Khashoggi Controversy — On May 13, 2025, several prominent business leaders, including Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, attended a lunch with President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in
• Trump Praises MBS During Saudi Investment Forum — During a Saudi-U.S.

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• US Transportation Secretary Changes Wife’s Flight from Newark — Sean Duffy, the US Transportation Secretary, admitted to changing his wife's flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to LaGuardia Airport due to ongoing issues at Newark.

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• RFK Jr Testifies Before Congress on Healthcare Cuts and Vaccine Stance — Robert F.
• HHS Secretary Kennedy testifies amid budget cuts — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

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• DOJ Requests Civil Rights Attorneys to Stay After Mass Exits — The US Department of Justice has asked civil rights division attorneys to reconsider their recent decisions to leave the department, following a significant wave of departures.

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• FAA COO refuses to disclose air traffic controller numbers — During a congressional hearing, FAA COO Tim Arel refused to disclose the number of air traffic controllers who have quit or been fired since Trump took office, despite repeated questioning by Rep.

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• Chaos at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is experiencing significant operational chaos, affecting its ability to effectively manage air traffic and ensure aviation safety.

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• Certiorari Denied in Rogers 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 Glen E.
• Invitation for Amicus Curiae in Ellingburg v. United States — The Supreme Court of the United States issued an order in the case of Ellingburg, Holsey v.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Barnes v. Felix (23-1239) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Barnes v.

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• Soon-Shiong Suppresses Critical Editorials at LA Times — Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, intervened to prevent the editorial board from endorsing Kamala Harris and spiked an op-ed that was mildly critical of Trump's cabinet picks.