President Donald J. Trump

Grand Jury Declines Second and Third Indictment Attempts Against James

In December 2025, a grand jury reportedly declined a second and third attempt to indict James on similar charges related to the New York business fraud lawsuit against the Trump Organization. This development represented a setback for prosecutors seeking to expand charges in the case.

Georgia prosecutor drops all charges against Trump

On November 26, 2025, new Georgia prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dropped all charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia case. This followed the disqualification of prosecutor Fani Willis by the Georgia Court of Appeals in December 2024, which had paused the case in June 2024.

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Liability, Voids $500M Penalty as Excessive

On August 21, 2025, an appeals court upheld Trump's liability in the New York business fraud case but struck down the nearly $500 million penalty, ruling it violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines. The court affirmed the injunctive relief designed to address the defendants' business practices while finding the financial penalty disproportionate.

NY Appeals Court Upholds Trump Liability, Voids $464M Penalty as Excessive

In August 2025, New York's appellate court upheld Donald Trump's liability in the business fraud case but voided the original $464 million penalty as excessive. The court had previously reduced the required bond to $175 million in March 2024, which Trump posted in April 2024. An appeal hearing was held in September 2024 before the final ruling.

DOJ Subpoenas NY AG's Office Over Trump Civil Rights Investigation

In early August 2025, the Department of Justice subpoenaed the New York Attorney General's office during Trump's second presidency. The reported basis for the subpoena was an allegation that AG James's investigation into Trump may have violated his civil rights.

Twitter Legal Case Settlement with Elon Musk

A legal case against Twitter for alleged free speech violations was dismissed in May 2022, with the court ruling that the First Amendment did not apply to the private company. After Trump appealed the dismissal in June 2022, the case was settled in February 2025 with Elon Musk agreeing to pay Trump's legal fees and $10 million toward a nonprofit funding Trump's future presidential library.

Executive Order 14238 on Museum Services, Minority Business Development

Executive order 14238 was issued pertaining to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business Development Agency, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The order modified policies or operations related to these federal agencies and services.

Executive Orders 14168 and 14187 Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Trump issued Executive Orders 14168 and 14187 to prohibit gender-affirming medical care for individuals under age 19. The orders represented implementation of a key campaign policy position regarding transgender healthcare regulations.

Supreme Court Shadow Docket Decisions During Second Trump Presidency

A list documenting significant decisions made by the United States Supreme Court using its shadow docket procedures during Trump's second presidency. The shadow docket allows the Court to issue orders and decisions with minimal briefing and explanation, often on urgent matters.

Executive Order 14168: Gender Identity Ban in Sex Education

Executive Order 14168 was signed, directing the exclusion of gender identity content from sex education curricula. The order represents implementation of Trump administration education policy regarding curriculum standards. Supporters view it as parental rights protection; critics argue it restricts educational content.

Executive Order 14183: Transgender Military Service Ban

Executive Order 14183 was signed reinstating a ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military. The order reversed previous policy allowing transgender military service. This action was a stated priority of the Trump administration.

Executive Order 14217 on U.S. African Development Foundation

President Trump issued Executive Order 14217 pertaining to the U.S. African Development Foundation. This executive action addressed policies and operations related to the independent federal agency responsible for supporting economic development in Africa.

Executive Order 14160 on Birthright Citizenship

Trump issued Executive Order 14160 addressing birthright citizenship policy. The order pertains to the constitutional interpretation of citizenship rights granted at birth. This action represents a significant policy shift on immigration and citizenship matters.

Executive Order 14238 on U.S. Agency for Global Media

Trump issued Executive Order 14238 pertaining to the U.S. Agency for Global Media during his second presidency. The order represents an executive action affecting the federal agency responsible for international broadcasting and media operations.

Trump Begins Second Term as 47th President with Extensive Executive Orders

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president following his 2024 election victory, beginning his second term. Trump issued a broad and extensive series of executive orders that tested the limits of presidential authority and generated significant court conflicts. His administration prioritized immigration reform, deportations, tariffs, federal spending cuts, workforce reduction, and a non-interventionist foreign policy approach.

Executive Orders 14168 and 14201 on Transgender Athletes in Sports

Trump signed executive orders 14168 and 14201 establishing policies regarding transgender athlete participation in women's sports. These orders represented the administration's approach to regulating athletics based on biological sex classifications. The orders were part of broader domestic policy initiatives during the second Trump presidency.

Executive Order 14168: HHS Grant Funding Conditions

Executive Order 14168 was issued making HHS grant funding conditional on compliance with the order's requirements. This represents a significant use of executive authority to enforce compliance across federal health and human services programs.

Executive Order 14242 on U.S. Department of Education

Executive Order 14242 pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education was issued during the second Trump presidency. The order represents an official executive action affecting education policy.

Executive Order 14168: Removal of Gender-Related Content from Federal Websites

President Trump signed Executive Order 14168 directing the removal of information on gender-related topics from federal websites. The order represents implementation of administration policy regarding federal communications on gender issues. Supporters view it as aligning federal resources with administration priorities.

Executive Orders 14151, 14168, 14173 on DEIA and Transgender Policy

Trump issued three executive orders banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIA) initiatives and restricting transgender rights policies in the federal executive branch and among federal contractors and grantees. These orders represented significant policy changes in how federal agencies and their partners approach diversity and gender-related programs.

Proclamation 10888 restricts asylum access for non-citizens

President Trump issued Proclamation 10888, which prohibited non-citizens from invoking asylum provisions at the U.S. border. This executive action was part of the administration's immigration policy during the second Trump presidency.

Executive Order 14147: DOJ Review of FBI January 6 Personnel

Trump signed Executive Order 14147 directing the Department of Justice to review FBI personnel involved in January 6 investigations. The order pertains to potential disciplinary or personnel actions against FBI staff based on their roles in the investigations.

Executive Order 14158 Establishes Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Trump issued Executive Order 14158 to establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), appointing Elon Musk to lead cost-cutting initiatives. Musk implemented federal reductions including layoffs, agency shutdowns, aid termination, and elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Multiple legal cases were subsequently brought in response to these actions.

Executive Order 14168 on Transgender Inmate Housing

Executive Order 14168 was issued establishing policy regarding the housing of transgender inmates in federal facilities. The order represents a formal policy action by the Trump administration on this matter. The specific provisions and implementation details of the order constitute official government action.

APHA v. NIH Case Dismissed at Supreme Court

A case brought by the American Public Health Association against the National Institutes of Health was appealed through the First Circuit to the Supreme Court (NIH v. APHA, docket 25A103). The plaintiffs dismissed their remaining claims through joint stipulation, effectively ending the litigation.

Executive Order 14188 targeting university grants over antisemitism

Executive Order 14188 was signed to revoke or restrict federal grants to universities in response to alleged antisemitism on campuses. The order invoked Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to enforce compliance with Title VI requirements regarding discrimination. This represented Trump administration action on university-related antisemitism concerns.

Executive Order 14203 on International Criminal Court

Executive Order 14203 was issued pertaining to the International Criminal Court. This order represented Trump administration policy regarding U.S. relations with and approach to the ICC.

Trump Signs Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14160 seeking to revoke birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The order contends that such children are not "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States under the 14th Amendment. This executive action represents a significant policy shift on immigration and constitutional interpretation.

Executive Order 14163: Suspension of US Refugee Admissions Program

Executive Order 14163 was signed suspending the US refugee admissions program. The order represented a significant change to US immigration policy during the second Trump presidency. This action was part of broader executive orders affecting immigration and refugee policies.

Executive Order 14165 terminates categorical parole programs

Executive Order 14165 was signed to terminate categorical parole programs. This order represented an immigration policy action taken during the second Trump presidency affecting parole-based immigration pathways.

Executive Order 14171: Reinstatement of Schedule F

Executive Order 14171 pertains to the reinstatement of Schedule F, a classification system for federal employees. This order was issued during Trump's second presidency as part of his administration's approach to federal workforce management.

Meta settles lawsuit with $25 million payment

In January 2025, Meta Platforms agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit against Facebook. Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg had lobbied Trump to settle the ongoing FTC v. Meta antitrust lawsuit, which seeks to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp.

Judge Cannon Dismisses Florida Case; Special Counsel Appeal Withdrawn

Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the Florida federal case against Trump, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. After Trump's 2024 election victory, the Office of the Special Counsel requested dismissal of its appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, effectively ending the case.

Trump Settles ABC News Defamation Lawsuit for $15M Library Donation

In December 2024, Disney and ABC News settled Trump's defamation lawsuit by agreeing to donate $15 million to Trump's presidential library foundation and pay $1 million in legal fees. ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos published a statement expressing regret over statements made in an interview regarding E. Jean Carroll litigation.

Federal Classified Documents Charges Dismissed; Election Case Abandoned

A federal judge dismissed charges related to Trump's handling of classified documents in 2024. After Trump's election, Special Counsel Jack Smith abandoned federal charges related to the 2020 election and declined to appeal the documents case dismissal, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

DC January 6 Case Dismissed After 2024 Election Victory

The District of Columbia federal case related to January 6 was dismissed by the special counsel following Trump's 2024 presidential election victory. The case had been on hold since February 2024 while the Supreme Court considered Trump's immunity claims, and was returned to district court in August 2024 before the dismissal request.

Supreme Court Rules Trump Has Immunity for Official Presidential Acts

On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Trump had immunity for acts committed as president that were considered official acts, while denying immunity for unofficial acts. Following Trump's November 2024 election victory, federal special counsel Jack Smith resigned before Trump's inauguration, and Justice Department policy precluded prosecution, resulting in dismissal of both federal cases against Trump.

Court Grants Trump 10-Day Extension on $175M Bond in Fraud Case

On March 25, 2024, a New York appellate panel granted Trump an additional 10 days to post a reduced bond of $175 million in the business fraud case. The court also stayed certain penalties including bans on Trump and associates serving as company officers. However, the court upheld requirements for an independent monitor and compliance director.

Supreme Court Reverses State Ballot Disqualifications

The Supreme Court reversed all state-level ballot disqualifications against Donald Trump, determining that neither pending indictments nor convictions would disqualify his 2024 presidential candidacy. The ruling addressed questions about Trump's constitutional eligibility to appear on state ballots.

Stefanik Files Bar Complaint Against NY Attorney General

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik filed a bar complaint against New York's Attorney General on February 13, 2024, alleging violations of professional conduct rules related to the investigation and prosecution of former President Trump. The complaint characterized the legal proceedings as biased.

Doe v. Trump Corp. Racketeering Lawsuit Dismissed from Federal Court

A federal lawsuit alleging racketeering by Trump and some of his adult children through Trump-associated organizations was dismissed from federal court on January 12, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield. The judge recommended that plaintiffs refile their cases in state courts rather than proceed in federal jurisdiction.

ABC News Settles Defamation Case, Pays $15M to Trump Library

ABC News settled a defamation case with Donald Trump, agreeing to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library, $1 million in legal fees, and issue a public apology for inaccurate claims made by George Stephanopoulos regarding Trump. The settlement resolved disputes over statements made on air concerning Trump.

DOJ Argues for Substitution as Defendant in Sexual Misconduct Case

In June 2021, the Justice Department filed a court brief arguing it should substitute itself as the defendant in a sexual misconduct case, asserting that Trump had acted as a federal employee at the time of the alleged conduct. This legal argument, if successful, would shift the case from Trump personally to the federal government.

Trump Legal Team Argues Free Speech Protection in Rally Case

Trump's attorneys filed a motion to dismiss a case, arguing that Trump was protected by free speech rights and did not incite violence. The defense contended that Trump had no duty to protesters and that attendees assumed personal risk by choosing to participate in the rally.

Trump 2020 Campaign, RNC Nomination, and COVID-19 Response

During Q3 2020, President Trump campaigned for the Republican presidential primaries, accepted the Republican National Convention nomination, and participated in the first presidential debates. Trump also extended CDC COVID-19 guidelines throughout July as part of the administration's pandemic response.

Trump Commutes Roger Stone's 40-Month Prison Sentence

Roger Stone was found guilty in November 2019 of obstruction of a congressional investigation, five counts of making false statements to Congress, and witness tampering. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison, but Trump later commuted his sentence, reducing his prison time.

Trump Extends CDC COVID-19 Guidelines Through April 2020

President Trump extended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's nationwide coronavirus guidelines through April 2020 as part of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension maintained recommendations for social distancing and other preventive measures. Trump also continued campaigning for the 2020 presidential election during this period.

Q4 2017 GDP Growth at 2.9% Annual Rate

Real U.S. gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.9% in the final quarter of 2017. Growth was driven by personal consumption expenditures, nonresidential fixed investment, exports, residential fixed investment, and government spending at federal and state/local levels.

Sanders defends Trump against sexual misconduct allegations

In December 2017, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders responded to calls for Trump's resignation over sexual misconduct allegations by stating Trump had denied all accusations and that his election victory constituted an answer to these claims.

Zervos v. Trump case withdrawn before Trump testimony

In a defamation case brought by Summer Zervos, a court ordered Trump to answer questions under oath. However, Zervos withdrew from the case before Trump was required to testify, effectively ending the litigation.