Tracking every rollback, reversal, and overreach — and the path back to the America we know.
The Trump administration's budget law mandates work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, with Nebraska implementing the policy on May 1 and most states required to follow by January. The requirement forces many low-income Americans to prove employment to maintain health coverage, directly affecting millions of vulnerable populations who may struggle to meet work documentation standards.
The Trump administration directed the National Science Foundation to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a $368 million deep-sea observation system that has provided crucial climate and ocean data for over a decade. The network's 900+ instruments tracked ocean warming, acidification, and other critical climate indicators. The dismantling eliminates key scientific infrastructure monitoring climate change impacts on American coastal communities and marine ecosystems.
The Trump administration reduced funding and resources for climate and weather data programming at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), undermining AI-powered weather prediction capabilities. The cuts compromise forecast accuracy precisely when extreme weather events like hurricanes and record heat pose growing public safety risks. Americans face reduced warning time and reliability for severe weather as data infrastructure deteriorates.
President Trump announced $700 million in federal funding for two new coal-fired power plants in Alaska and West Virginia, using wartime Defense Production Act authority to bypass normal appropriations processes. The move expands fossil fuel infrastructure despite coal being the dirtiest energy source. The action directly contradicts climate commitments and accelerates greenhouse gas emissions across affected regions.
The Trump administration is dismantling the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, forcing over 7 million federal student loan borrowers to select alternative repayment options. The action eliminates one of the most affordable repayment programs available, potentially increasing monthly payments and total loan costs for millions of Americans struggling with debt.
The Trump administration's Energy Department selected five companies for advanced negotiations to use surplus weapons-grade plutonium as commercial nuclear fuel. The move reverses decades of nonproliferation policy by converting historically weaponized material into civilian reactor fuel. Communities near nuclear facilities and the broader nonproliferation framework face increased risks from expanded plutonium commerce.
The Justice Department launched a broad effort to obtain voter registration list data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia covering the past year. This action expands federal data collection on voter rolls and registration systems. The effort directly impacts state election administration and raises concerns about voter privacy and federal oversight of election infrastructure.
This proclamation signed on April 29, 2025, amends import regulations for automobiles and automobile parts entering the United States. The action adjusts tariffs and trade terms affecting the automotive industry. It directly impacts American consumers through potential changes in vehicle prices and availability, and affects domestic automakers and workers.
President Trump signed Executive Order 14289 on April 29, 2025, addressing tariffs on imported articles. The order modifies existing tariff policies affecting goods entering the United States. This action impacts American consumers, businesses reliant on imports, and domestic manufacturing sectors through altered trade costs and supply chain dynamics.
Executive Order 14287 signed on April 28, 2025, directs federal agencies to enhance enforcement against undocumented immigrants with criminal records. The order establishes stricter deportation procedures and increased coordination between immigration and law enforcement agencies. It directly impacts immigrant communities and law enforcement resources allocation.