Trump Action Archive

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• CDC Rescinds Embargo on Importation of Civets — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has rescinded the embargo on the importation of civets and other members of the Family Viverridae into the United States.
• Environmental Impact Statements Notice by EPA — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice of availability for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between August 11 and August 18, 2025.
• EPA Corrects Deadline Extensions for Emission Standards — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a technical correction to extend deadlines for public comment periods related to emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector, integrated iron and steel

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• DOJ Releases Redacted Transcripts of Ghislaine Maxwell Interviews — On August 22, 2025, the Department of Justice released redacted transcripts of interviews conducted by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with Ghislaine Maxwell.

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• Trump Signs Directive for Military Action Against Drug Cartels — President Trump signed a directive authorizing military action against Latin American drug cartels, which he designated as foreign terrorist organizations.

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• FEMA rule requires email address for disaster aid — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has implemented a new rule requiring disaster victims to have an email address to apply for federal aid.

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• Cambrex Charles City Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — Cambrex Charles City has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for registration as an importer of several controlled substances, including psilocybin and various Schedule II drugs.
• Cambrex High Point, Inc. applies for bulk manufacturing registration — Cambrex High Point, Inc.
• Cambrex High Point, Inc. Applies for Controlled Substances Importer Registration — Catalent CTS, LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of certain controlled substances, including Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid, Marihuana Extract, Marihuana, and

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• Petition for Rulemaking on Voter Registration by America First Legal Foundation — The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) received a petition from America First Legal Foundation to amend regulations and the National Mail Voter Registration Form.

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• California Governor Signs Redistricting Legislation — On August 21, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a redistricting bill that establishes a special election to temporarily redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
• Newsom Signs Redistricting Proposal to Reshape Congressional Map — On August 21, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a redistricting proposal aimed at redrawing the state's congressional boundaries to create five new Democratic US House seats.
• California Governor Signs Mid-Decade Redistricting Bills — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills for a mid-decade redistricting of the state's congressional maps.

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• Executive Order: Improving Our Nation Through Better Design — On August 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Improving Our Nation Through Better Design." This order establishes the "America by Design" initiative, aimed at enhancing the usability and

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• Education Department Rescinds English Learner Support Guidance — The Trump administration's Education Department rescinded an Obama-era guidance requiring schools to provide support for students learning English.

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• Grants Pass Settlement on Homeless Camping Spaces — The city of Grants Pass, Oregon, has reached a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon, agreeing to ensure at least 150 camping spaces for unhoused individuals.

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• ICE Detains LA Teen Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero-Cruz — On August 8, 2025, ICE agents detained 18-year-old Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero-Cruz in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, while he was walking his dog.

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• Health workers accuse RFK Jr of fueling violence — Over 750 current and former federal health employees have accused Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
• HHS Employees Call on Kennedy to Stop Misinformation — Over 750 Department of Health and Human Services employees signed a letter to Congress and Health Secretary Robert F.

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• Census Bureau Seeks OMB Approval for HTOPS Data Collection — The U.S.

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• EPA Extends Postponement of TCE Regulation Effectiveness — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the postponement of the effectiveness of certain provisions of the Trichloroethylene (TCE) regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) until November

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• FCC Removes Obsolete Broadcast Regulations — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a direct final rule to eliminate outdated and unnecessary regulations in parts 2 and 73 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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• Trump Calls for Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Resignation — President Trump called for the resignation of Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve as a governor of the Federal Reserve, following a criminal referral letter accusing her of mortgage fraud.
• Trump Threatens to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — President Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook if she does not resign, citing alleged mortgage fraud.

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• CDC Announces Convening on HCV Diagnosis and Treatment — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a two-day virtual meeting to discuss strategies for accelerating the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

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• Texas Democrats Protest Surveillance Protocols — Texas Democrats protested against new surveillance protocols imposed by the Republican house speaker, Dustin Burrows, which required them to sign "permission slips" to leave the chamber.
• Texas Democrats Return to Face Republican Power Grab — The 51 Democratic Texas state representatives who left the state on August 3 returned to find Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows demanding they sign a statement committing to attend a vote on redistricting maps.
• Texas Democrats Return to Face Republican Redistricting Efforts — The Republican Texas House speaker assigned state troopers to ensure that Democratic members attend legislative sessions, effectively policing their presence to maintain a quorum for conducting business.

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• Texas House Approves Gerrymandered Congressional Map — The Republican-controlled Texas House approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump, which is expected to pass in the state Senate and be signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
• Texas House Passes Gerrymandered Redistricting Map — The Texas House of Representatives passed a mid-decade congressional redistricting map that could result in a net gain of five House seats for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
• Texas House Approves Redistricting Map — The Texas House of Representatives approved a new congressional district map that shifts five seats from Democratic to Republican control.

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• North Carolina HB 958 Mandates Voter Registration Changes — North Carolina House Bill 958, titled "Election Law Changes," was introduced, mandating that individuals provide their entire social security number when registering to vote.

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• Federal judge rules Alina Habba illegally serving as acting US attorney for NJ — A federal judge, Matthew Brann, ruled that Alina Habba is not lawfully qualified to serve as the acting US attorney for New Jersey and must be disqualified from participating in ongoing cases.
• Judge rules ex-Trump lawyer unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey — A federal judge, Matthew Brann, ruled that Alina Habba, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was unlawfully serving as the U.S.
• Federal Judge Rules on Alina Habba's Position — A federal judge ruled that former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is "not lawfully" holding the office of US Attorney for New Jersey.

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• White House launches official TikTok account — The White House has launched an official TikTok account, marking a significant shift from former President Trump's previous stance on the app.

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• Kristi Noem pushes for ICE to operate its own fleet of airplanes — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is advocating for ICE to use new funds to purchase and operate its own fleet of airplanes for deportations.
• ICE Urged to Buy Planes for Deportations — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is urging ICE to use newly allocated funding to buy and operate its own fleet of airplanes for deportations.

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• Texas Democrats criticize monitoring conditions — Texas Democrats, including Rep.
• Texas Rep. Collier locked inside House chamber — Texas State Rep.
• Texas Rep. Collier Sues Over Detention in Capitol — Texas state Rep.

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• Became Law: Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act — The bill was enacted as Public Law No: 119-34, enhancing transparency in export controls to maintain American superiority in global markets.