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Main article: Donald Trump achievements

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to religious liberty, gender issues, and other social issues.

For achievements related to abortion, see Donald Trump achievements: Abortion. For social policy achievements related to the military, see Donald Trump achievements: Military, national security, and anti-terrorism. For social policy related to opioids, mainly an enforcement issue, see Donald Trump achievements: Criminal justice, law enforcement, and other DOJ matters.

2017

The Trump Administration advanced and enacted numerous social conservative policies in 2017.^[1]^[2] Due to his achievements in advancing conservative social policies, President Trump was described as "taking back America's culture" by the conservative media.^[3] United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, who resigned in late September 2017, used his tenure as secretary to advance numerous conservative policies.^[4] President Trump played a large role in the Culture War.^[5]

Legislation, 2017

December 22, 2017—As part of a $1.5 trillion tax cut bill President Trump signed, the ObamaCare individual mandate was also repealed.^[6]

Executive actions, 2017

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to healthcare and welfare:

January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen Obamacare's burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.^[7]^[8]
August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore work requirements for the poor in order to receive welfare.^[9]
August 31, 2017—The HHS announced that it would cut ObamaCare outreach funding by 90%.^[10]
October 12, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order to increase market competition and make the healthcare market freer, such as by expanding access to plans that reach across state lines and which do not have to comply with ObamaCare rules.^[11] The Labor Department finalized the rule resulting from this order in June 2018,^[12] and on August 1, 2018, the HHS released a rule resulting from the order to give Americans greater access to short-term non-Obamacare plans.^[13] On October 22, 2018, the Trump Administration released the third rule resulting from the order.^[14]
October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced it would stop paying Obamacare subsidies, which a federal court ruled during the Obama Administration to be unconstitutional.^[15]
October 26, 2017—President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.^[16]
In addition to creating initiatives to reduce food stamp usage,^[17] the Trump Administration cracked down on food stamp fraud.^[18]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to religious liberty:

May 4, 2017—On the annual National Day of Prayer,^[19] President Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty. Among its provisions, it loosened IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, effectively weakening the Johnson Amendment; and it attempted to make it easier for employers not to provide contraceptives if they had religious objections.^[20] The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.^[21] Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,^[22] others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.^[23] According to the Family Research Council nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.^[24]
October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.^[25]^[26] The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.^[27]
October 6, 2017—The Department of Justice issued several memos directing how federal agencies should interpret religious freedom, directing the DOJ to vet proposed regulations for any potential impact on religious freedom, and ordering the IRS not to enforce the Johnson Amendment.^[26]^[28]
November 6, 2017—The Department of Agriculture issued a guidance protecting religious liberty and ensuring that Christians who opposed homosexual "marriage" would not be discriminated against for their beliefs.^[29]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:

January 20, 2017—While a symbolic move, the newly-sworn-in Trump Administration quickly removed the Obama Administration's web pages on LGBTQ issues, among some other left-wing causes.^[30]
February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-transgender guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to Title IX.^[31] A day earlier, the Trump Administration announced it would discontinue Obama's pro-transgender policies,^[32] and earlier that month the DOJ refused to defend the policy or appeal a court-ordered injunction on the policy.^[33]
April 14, 2017—The Justice Department dropped its discrimination lawsuit against North Carolina for its "bathroom bill" (filed under the Obama Administration) after North Carolina passed a compromise bill. Homosexual activists still opposed the new bill.^[34]
In May 2017, the Trump Administration began to undo Section 1557 of ObamaCare, which would have helped liberals gain transexual "rights" through the courts.^[35]
President Trump did not proclaim June 2017 as LGBT Pride Month, unlike former presidents Clinton and Obama.^[36]
June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit transgender people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.^[37] On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military.^[38] President Trump formally signed an order banning transgenders from joining the military on August 25, 2017.^[39] President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.^[40]
October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."^[41]

Appointments, 2017

April 14, 2017—President Trump appointed Roger Severino, a strong defender of religious liberty, to the HHS Office for Civil Rights.^[42] By April 2018, Severino had become a major figure in advancing the Trump Administration's pro-religious liberty policies.^[43]^[44]
June 6, 2017—The Trump Administration appointed Valerie Huber, an abstinence education advocate, to the position of chief of staff to the assistant secretary for health at the HHS.^[45]
July 2017—President Trump appointed Bethany Kozma, a conservative homemaker and anti-transgender activist as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment division of USAID.^[46] In March 2018, Kozma reportedly stated that the U.S. "is a pro-life country" at a private United Nations meeting.^[47]

Proclamations, 2017

November 19–25, 2017—President Trump declared this week to be National Family Week to "emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting strong families, the cornerstone of our society."^[48]

Other achievements, 2017

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

October 13, 2017—President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to speak at the Family Research Council's Value Voters Summit,^[49] in which he voiced strong support for social conservative policies.^[50]
Food stamp levels fell after Trump took office.^[17]^[51] By August 2017, the number of people on food stamps had fallen by 1.1 million people since the beginning of Trump's presidency,^[52] and it was reported in September 2017 that the number of people using food stamps had declined each month of Trump's presidency to that point.^[53] By the end of Fiscal Year 2017, the number of people on food stamps had dropped by over 2 million,^[54] and the number fell to 2.2 million fewer in Trump's first full year in office.^[55] In FY 2017, the federal government spent the lowest amount of money on the food stamp program in seven years.^[56] Between October and November 2017, four million people stopped using food stamps,^[57] and in December 2017, it dropped by over 500,000.^[58] According to the USDA, in 2017, participation in the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) food stamp and welfare program reached its lowest level in 17 years.^[59] In 2017, the number of people applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration fell below 1.5 million – the lowest level since 2002, and something attributed to the strong economy.^[60] The drop was so large that the SSA had to revise its estimates of how much longer the program would remain financially stable.^[60]

Failures, 2017

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

January 31, 2017—President Donald Trump announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.^[61]^[62] Additionally, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.^[63] However, supporters of homosexual privileges claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).^[64]
It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of transgender ideology into public schools.^[65]
Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,^[1] some conservatives, citing numerous examples in Trump's presidency, argued that President Trump had not taken as strong a stance in favor of religious liberty and social conservatism as expected.^[66]
August 2017—Not only did Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announce he would keep two programs in the department intended to increase racial diversity,^[67] but he announced that the department would take further action for racial diversity, such as considering at least one minority for every ambassadorship position.^[68] In addition, the State Department under Tillerson recognized the "Transgender Day of Remembrance."^[69]

2018

The Trump Administration continued promoting social conservative policies and defending religious liberty,^[24]^[70] and the HHS had become a strong defender of religious freedom by January 2018.^[44]^[71]^[72] Meanwhile, in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary Ben Carson worked to advance a conservative agenda.^[73] The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.^[74] The Trump Administration also tried to fight rising drug prices,^[75]^[76] and in 2018, drug prices declined by the largest percentage in forty-six years.^[77]

Legislation signed, 2018

February 9, 2018—President Trump signed a government funding bill that also had a provision assuring disaster relief from FEMA to churches and other houses of worship and ending the agency's practice of denying funds to the institutions simply because of their religious status.^[78]
May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the Right to Try Act of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.^[79]
October 10, 2018—President Trump signed two bills into law, both of them banning "gag clauses" that disallow pharmacists from telling patients that they can pay less for prescriptions by not using their insurance.^[80]
October 24, 2018—President Trump signed into law a major bill combatting the opioid crisis through several different measures.^[81]
December 11, 2018—President Trump signed the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act into law, which ensured that U.S. aid to the Middle East would reach Christians and other religious minorities, and it authorized the government to directly fund faith-based groups and other NGOs working in the region.^[82]

Executive actions, 2018

The Trump Administration took several actions related to healthcare and welfare:

January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.^[83]
The USDA took several steps to protect against fraud in its food stamp programs, including hiring a "chief integrity officer" to oversee those efforts.^[84]
April 9, 2018—The HHS released two new ObamaCare regulations that expanded exemptions to the individual mandate and gave the states more flexibility.^[85]
April 10, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order calling for a government-wide review of welfare programs for the purpose of ensuring that they help Americans find work and escape poverty. The order also called on the federal government to create or strengthen work requirements for its welfare programs.^[86]
June 19, 2018—The Labor Department finalized a new rule – resulting from an executive order President Trump signed in October 2017 – expanding association health plans so that small business owners join together to buy health insurance plans outside of ObamaCare's strict regulations.^[12]
July 10, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would cut funding for Obamacare outreach from $36.8 million to $10 million – the funding was at $62.5 million before the Trump Administration began cutting it in 2017.^[87]
July 17, 2018—The Food and Drug Administration released a draft guidance to make it easier for consumers to buy more medicines without a prescription, beginning the process of enacting new rules on the matter.^[88]
August 1, 2018—The Labor Department released a final rule to expand Americans' access to short-term non-Obamacare healthcare plans, reversing an April 2016 Obama-era regulation.^[13]
August 7, 2018—The HHS announced it would allow insurers participating in the Medicare Advantage program to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.^[89]
August 29, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services moved to give Medicare drug plans more choices they could offer to customers in order to lower drug prices.^[90]
October 4, 2018—The CMS announced it would implement several changes to improve its oversight of organizations that accredit hospitals.^[91]
October 15, 2018—The HHS announced it would enact a regulation requiring pharmaceutical companies to list their drug prices in their TV commercials, a step intended to help lower drug prices.^[76]^[92]
October 22, 2018—The HHS announced it would allow the states to offer cheaper ObamaCare plans with fewer of the law's requirements yet still be able to receive federal subsidies.^[93]
October 22, 2018—The Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow employers contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, reversing an Obama-era regulation.^[14]
October 23, 2018—The Trump Administration began a program to help mothers and babies affected by opioids.^[94]
November 13, 2018—The Trump Administration gave more flexibility to the states to provide inpatient mental health treatment for individuals.^[95]
November 29, 2018—The Trump Administration announced four ways it would give waivers to the states so they could receive federal subsidies for health care plans that do not meet ObamaCare's requirements.^[96]
December 20, 2018—The USDA announced it would implement stricter work requirements for its SNAP food stamp program.^[97]

The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:

January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.^[44]^[98] The next day, the HHS began the process of enacting a regulation to require healthcare providers to follow laws that protect workers' from being forced to perform services, such as abortions, that violate their consciences.^[71]^[99]
January 2018—The DOJ added new guidelines regarding religious liberty in its U.S. Attorneys' Manual, prioritizing the issue for the department and intended to strengthen such protections.^[100]
February 23, 2018—The HHS changed its Title X family planning grants to promote conservative priorities such as favoring religious organizations as well as groups that promote abstinence and do not perform abortions.^[101]
May 3, 2018—Speaking at a National Day of Prayer event,^[102] President Trump signed an order creating a faith-based White House office, the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, intended to help protect religious liberty and include the perspective of "faith-based" Americans when making policy.^[103]
May 9, 2018—The Education Department moved to review existing regulations restricting religious universities from receiving federal money – with the intention of changing or removing those regulations – in order to strengthen religious freedom protections for those institutions.^[104]
June 13, 2018—The DOJ announced a new initiative – its "Place to Worship Initiative" – to combat religious discrimination against houses of worship by municipalities.^[105]
July 24–26, 2018—The State Department hosted the first-ever U.S. government summit on religious freedom.^[106] At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.^[107]
July 30, 2018—Attorney General Sessions announced the creation of its Religious Liberty Task Force to help it implement a pro-religious liberty guidance it issued in October 2017.^[108]
November 7, 2018—The Trump Administration finalized two rules allowing employers with religious objections to opt out of the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate and ensuring that taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies would not be used to fund abortions.^[27]
November 15, 2018—USAID announced a new policy expanding its funding of private and religious schools in developing countries.^[109]

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to homosexual, transgender, and other sex-related matters:

February 2018—It was reported that the Education Department would no longer investigate claims by transgender students of being forced to use the bathroom of their biological gender.^[110]
March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."^[40] On January 22, 2019, the Supreme Court allowed the ban to temporarily go into effect pending hearings in lower courts,^[111] and the Pentagon finally moved to implement the order in March 2019.^[112]
It was reported that various agencies in the Trump Administration removed instances to LGBT information on their websites.^[113] Additionally, the Trump Administration successfully pressured the 4-H to rescind a pro-homosexuality rule from its website.^[114]
April 20, 2018—The HHS announced it would shift its funds in the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program to programs promoting abstinence.^[115]
May 11, 2018—The Bureau of Prisons reversed several Obama Administration guidelines catering to transgender inmates and making one's biological gender the main factor in deciding which facilities and bathrooms to assign inmates.^[116]
June 2018—The Department of Defense did not issue a memo commemorating LGBT Pride Month, a change from previous years.^[117] This came shortly after the White House also refused to commemorate the month.^[118] Despite this, other federal government agencies, including the National Park Service and Veterans Administration, did celebrate the month.^[119]
October 1, 2018—The Trump Administration implemented a rule denying visas to same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats, effectively reversing a 2009 Obama Administration decision.^[120] While the Trump Administration based its decision on the faulty 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, its action ended the special benefits provided to homosexual individuals in this area.^[120]

The Trump Administration too actions on other social issues:

May 19, 2018—Among its steps to reverse Obama Administration "fair housing" policies, the Department of Housing and Urban Development withdrew a computer tool it used to identify instances of segregation due to it being unhelpful.^[121]
July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted affirmative action in colleges and universities.^[122]
August 13, 2018—HUD began the process of revising the Obama Administration's 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation in order to increase local control and efficiency, among other goals.^[123]
August 30, 2018—The DOJ filed a "Statement of Interest" supporting ethnically-Asian students in their lawsuit against Harvard University that alleged that the school discriminated against them in the admissions process because of their ethnicity.^[124] It was revealed in September 2018 that the DOJ had also begun investigation racial discrimination at Yale University.^[125]

Appointments, 2018

On January 24, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed – with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tie-breaking vote – social conservative Sam Brownback to be the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.^[126]

Proclamations, 2018

January 16, 2018—President Trump declared this day Religious Freedom Day, 2018, proclaiming that "our forefathers, seeking refuge from religious persecution, believed in the eternal truth that freedom is not a gift from the government, but a sacred right from Almighty God."^[127] Trump stood up for Christians when by stating that "no American—whether a nun, nurse, baker, or business owner—should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith or adherence to the law."^[127]

Other achievements, 2018

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

The number of Americans on food stamps fell by 1.3 million between December 2017 and February 2018.^[128] In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,^[129] and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,^[130] something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.^[131] In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.^[132] In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.^[133] By May 2018, 2.8 million Americans had stopped using food stamps since the beginning of Trump's presidency.^[134] By July 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to the lowest level since November 2009,^[135] and participation continued to fall.^[136] Between February 2017 and September 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell by 3.5 million,^[137] and it reached 3.8 million by November 2018.^[138] Between September 2017 and September 2018, food stamp enrollment fell in 47 of the 50 states.^[139] By October 2018, the number of households on food stamps fell by 1.4 million since the beginning of Trump's presidency.^[140] In December 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to 37 million for the first time since October 2009.^[141] In Fiscal Year 2018, the number of people on food stamps declined each month.^[142] These reductions in food stamp use saved taxpayers over $8.5 billion by late 2018.^[143]
It was reported in May 2018 that drug prices had dropped since the beginning of the Trump Administration, something attributed to the administration.^[144] Overall in 2018, drug prices declined by the largest percentage in forty-six years.^[77]
May 11, 2018—President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices, which he did while criticizing the drug industry and foreign governments for its practices that hurt American citizens.^[145] On October 25, 2018, President Trump announced a plan to lower U.S. drug prices to that of other countries.^[146]

Failures, 2018

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

April 20, 2018—Despite featuring several positive changes, such as taking a pro-Israel stance and not considering abortion a "human right,"^[147] the State Department's annual human rights report still had a pro-homosexual agenda bias.^[148] The State Department and the Trump Administration's foreign policy also promoted the homosexual agenda in other ways.^[149]
May 7, 2018—Seema Verma, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced she would reject an application from the State of Kansas to institute a three-year lifetime limit on Medicaid benefits for certain enrollees.^[150]

2019

By early 2019, President Trump's had made significant progress in advancing better healthcare for Americans,^[151] and his policies led to much progress for blacks, homosexuals, and Jews.^[152] By 2019, FDA Commissioner and Trump appointee Scott Gottlieb, who announced his resignation that year, had made significant progress advancing President Trump's agenda.^[153] Meanwhile, the HHS continued taking steps to add work requirements for Medicaid.^[154]

Executive actions, 2019

January 23, 2019—The Trump Administration announced it would grant a waiver to South Carolina allowing faith-based foster care organizations to still receive funding despite adhering to Christian values on marriage.^[155]
January 2019—The Education Department began investigating claims of anti-male discrimination at the University of Michigan.^[156]
January 31, 2019—The HHS proposed banning rebates in Medicare and Medicaid for pharmacy benefit managers, a significant action and one the HHS took to reduce drug prices.^[157]
February 11, 2019—The Food and Drug Administration took steps to increase its oversight over dietary supplements.^[158]
February 11, 2019—The CMS released two rules to increase patients' access to their health data.^[159]
February 19, 2019—The Trump Administration began an international campaign to decriminalize homosexuality.^[160]
March 11, 2019—The Education Department, implementing a 2017 Supreme Court decision, announced it would stop enforcing a federal law banning religious organizations from giving federally-funded services to private schools.^[161]
March 12, 2019—Acting Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist signed a directive implementing the Trump Administration's transgender military ban, after the Supreme Court and a federal court lifted injunctions on the policy.^[112]
March 21, 2019—President Trump signed an executive order to protect campus free speech rights by denying federal research funding to universities that do not protect free speech.^[162]
March 25, 2019—The DOJ changed its legal position on ObamaCare, now arguing the law was completely unconstitutional rather than in part.^[163]

Other achievements, 2019

While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

January 28, 2019—President Trump endorsed Bible literacy classes in public schools.^[164]
February 7, 2019—Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump spoke in favor of faith-based adoption organizations and vowed to protect them, among other statements.^[165]

Failures, 2019

February 19, 2019—FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb threatened to force states to end any vaccine exemptions if they did not voluntarily do so.^[166]

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- Adamczyk, Ed (August 1, 2018). HHS unveils new short-term health plans as ACA alternative. UPI. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- Leonard, Kimberly (August 1, 2018). Trump extends short-term plans offered as a way out of Obamacare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- Alltucker, Ken; O'Donnell, Jayne (August 1, 2018). President Donald Trump's answer to Obamacare: Short-term health insurance. USA Today. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
See also:
- Cannon, Michael F. (August 1, 2018). Obamacare is now optional. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- Lee, Sarah (August 9, 2018). Trump's 'skinny' insurance plans will help millions of families. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- Barnes, David (August 13, 2018). Expanding maximum duration of short-term plans expands freedom, choice for consumers. The Hill. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
↑ ^14.0 ^14.1
Multiple references:
- Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). Trump administration plans to revamp employer-based health care. The Hill. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- King, Robert (October 22, 2018). Trump administration moves to let employers contribute to cheaper Obamacare alternatives. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- Luhby, Tami (October 22, 2018). Trump makes it easier for employers to pay workers for health coverage. CNN. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- Trump Administration Unveils Health Options for Small Firms. Newsmax. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
See also:
- Acosta, Alexander; Mnuchin, Steven; Azar, Alex (October 22, 2018). New Health Options for Small-Business Employees. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies. Voice of America (from the Associated Press). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely. Fox News. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war. Fox News. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies. Reuters. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Chakraborty, Barnini (October 26, 2017). Trump declares opioid crisis a 'public health emergency'. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Radnofsky, Louise; Kamp, Jon (October 26, 2017). Trump Announces Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Herman, Steve (October 27, 2017). Trump Declares Public Health Emergency to Fight Opioid Crisis. Voice of America. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2017). Donald Trump to Declare Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Roubein, Rachel; Hellmann, Jessie (October 26, 2017). Trump says this can be generation that ends opioid epidemic. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2017). Donald Trump and Melania Trump Urge Americans to Fight Opioid Epidemic. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
Effects of the declaration in the following year:
- Gonzalez, Dennis (October 12, 2018). Hope amid the opioid crisis? Glimmers of progress since Trump declared national emergency. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (March 21, 2018). How the White House is tackling the opioid epidemic. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Diep, Francie (October 25, 2018). One Year After Trump Declared Opioid Addiction a Public-Health Emergency, What's Changed? Pacific Standard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Alonzo-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Johnson, Carla K. (January 28, 2019). Q&A: Feds tackle opioid epidemic, but is it helping? The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved March 12, 2019.
Other government actions:
- Hellmann, Jessie (September 19, 2018). Trump admin awards over $1 billion in grants to fight opioid epidemic. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
See also:
- Roubein, Rachel (April 4, 2018). Trump administration extends opioid public health emergency. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Flanagan, Michael Patrick (February 18, 2019). Tracing the real root of America's opioid crisis. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Terrell, Rebecca (April 26, 2018). The Opioid Epidemic: What's the Solution? The New American. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Quinn, Liam (March 12, 2019). Ocasio-Cortez fact-checked for 'highly misleading' claim on Trump funding for opioid emergency. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Kamp, Jon; Mahtani, Shibani (October 26, 2017). Trump’s Opioid-Crisis Declaration Draws Praise, Criticism. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Korte, Gregory (October 26, 2017). Trump says opioids are an emergency, but it's not the declaration some were looking for. USA Today. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Rodnofsky, Louise; Campo-Flores, Arian (August 10, 2017). Trump Declares Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
↑ ^17.0 ^17.1 Rodriguez, Katherine (December 25, 2017). Seven Reasons 2017 Was the Year of the Food Stamp Turnaround. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
↑ Rodriquez, Katherine (December 25, 2017). The Seven Biggest Takedowns of Food Stamp Fraud in 2017. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
↑ Proclamation 9605 of May 4, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer, 2017. Federal Register. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics. USA Today. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom. Fox News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
↑ Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
↑ Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’. Townhall. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- French, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless. National Review. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment. The Federalist. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
↑ ^24.0 ^24.1
Multiple references:
- Bedard, Paul (May 2, 2018). Report: Trump ends Obama’s ‘war’ on religious liberty, helping millions. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- O'Neil, Tyler (May 3, 2018). Study: Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps 13.7 Million Receive Health Care and Social Services. PJ Media. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
- Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate. Voice of America. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate. Fox News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement. Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
↑ ^26.0 ^26.1
Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
↑ ^27.0 ^27.1
Multiple references:
- Re, Gregg (November 7, 2018). Trump neuters ObamaCare birth control coverage mandate, tightens regulations on plans covering abortion. Fox News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (November 8, 2018). Trump admin issues rules protecting conscience rights against abortion, contraception insurance. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- McMorris, Bill (November 8, 2018). Trump Admin Shields Nuns From Contraceptive Mandate. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
See also:
- Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills. LifeNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Williams, Thomas D. (November 11, 2018). U.S. Bishops Praise Conscience Protections by Trump Administration. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy. USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies. The Hill. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom. Politico. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
See also:
- Brody, David (October 12, 2017). Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (November 7, 2017). USDA Vows to Protect Christians' Views on Marriage After Business Owner Threatened Under Obama. The Christian Post. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- Battle over censoring Bible has clear winner. WND. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
In May 2017, Secretary Sonny Perdue stated the Department of Agriculture was committed to religious freedom:
- Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Bourne, Lisa (January 25, 2017). LGBTQ pages vanish from White House website as Trump takes control. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages. The Gospel Herald Society. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). LGBT rights page gone from White House website. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
- Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing? The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website. USA Today. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools. Fox News. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms. Reuters. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- LaBarbera, Peter (February 22, 2018). Trump drops Obama’s ‘transgender’ school bathroom order. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
However, see also:
- Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
↑
Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies. Breitbart. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
See also:
- Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Chretien, Claire (February 13, 2018). Trump administration won’t pursue Obama transgender school bathrooms edict in court. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Pestano, Andrew V. (February 13, 2017). Trump's DOJ withdraws Obama effort over transgender bathroom case. UPI. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
↑ Noble, Andrea (April 14, 2017). Justice Dept. drops ‘bathroom bill’ suit against North Carolina after HB2 repeal. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
↑ Munro, Neil (May 18, 2017). Donald Trump’s Deputies Removing Pro-Transgender Rule from Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month. The Hill. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end? OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Phuong, Zenny (June 14, 2017). Trump Broke Predecessor’s Tradition of Proclaiming LGBT Pride Month. CNS News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- LaBarbera, Peter (June 2, 2017). Trump breaks with Obama tradition of designating June as ‘LGBT Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Bump, Philip (June 27, 2017). Last year, June was National Pride Month. This year, it isn’t. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Stafford, Dylan (June 30, 2017). Trump WH declines to recognize LGBT Pride Month. CNN. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Estepa, Jessica (June 1, 2017). President Trump hasn't declared June as Pride Month — at least, not yet. USA Today. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits. Fox News. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Wong, Kristina (July 26, 2017). Trump Announces Ban on Transgender People in the U.S. Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). Trump to ban transgender people from all military service. The Hill. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military. Fox News. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military. Voice of America. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:
- Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban. Fox News. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits. Voice of America. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban. Reuters. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:
- Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review. Fox News. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed. Voice of America (from Reuters). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
- Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
↑ ^40.0 ^40.1
Multiple references:
- Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances'. Fox News. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Ali, Idrees; Beech, Eric (March 23, 2018). Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service. Reuters. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Bowden, John; Anapol, Avery (March 23, 2018). Trump moves to ban most transgender people from serving in military. The Hill. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 26, 2018). Trump unveils final details of transgender troop ban. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- Bohon, Dave (March 26, 2018). Trump Announces New Ban on Transgenders in Military. The New American. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
Despite this order, President Trump retreated from a total ban on transgender individuals in the military:
- Tritten, Travis J. (March 23, 2018). Trump cancels all-out ban on transgender troops, will allow some to serve. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
See also:
- Munro, Neil (March 26, 2018). Transgender: Pentagon Says Fewer Than 25 Soldiers Requested Genitalia Surgery. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (February 28, 2019). Pentagon Shuts Down Democrats’ Demand for Transgender Military. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
↑
Multiple references:
- Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders. Voice of America. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections. Fox News (from the Associated Press). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections. The Hill. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- Sessions' DOJ reverses transgender workplace protections. CBS News. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (April 14, 2017). Trump Appoints Religious Liberty Defender Roger Severino to Head HHS Office for Civil Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- LaBarbera, Peter (April 11, 2017). Trump picks pro-life conservative to lead HHS civil rights office. Life Site News. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Hellmann, Jessie (April 10, 2018). Trump appointee at center of fight over religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Kodjak, Alison (March 20, 2018). Civil Rights Chief At HHS Defends The Right To Refuse Care On Religious Grounds. NPR. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (June 29, 2018). ‘We’re just getting started,’ civil rights chief at Trump HHS tells pro-lifers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
See also:
- Graham, Tim (March 23, 2018). NPR Alarmed by Conservatives at HHS Defending Religious Freedom. NewsBusters. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
↑ ^44.0 ^44.1 ^44.2 Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
↑
Hellmann, Jessie (June 6, 2017). Abstinence education advocate named to HHS post. The Hill. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
See also:
- Haberkorn, Jennifer (March 6, 2018). Abstinence advocate gets final say on family planning dollars. Politico. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
↑ Hodges, Mark (July 6, 2017). Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at United Nations. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Sampathkumar, Mythili (March 22, 2018). US politics Trump official says US is ‘pro-life country’ at closed-door UN meeting. The Independent. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Ertelt, Steven (March 23, 2018). Trump Official Tells United Nations the “United States is a Pro-Life Country”. LifeNews. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- Anapol, Avery (April 17, 2018). Trump official claimed US is a 'pro-life nation' in UN meeting: report. The Hill. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
See also:
- Gennarini, Stefano (March 26, 2018). Trump admin helps pro-life nations hold the line at UN. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
↑
Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9677 of November 17, 2017 -- National Family Week, 2017. Federal Register. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’. CNS News. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech. CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Shelbourne, Mallory (October 12, 2017). Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God'. NPR. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again'. The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’. Fox News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas". Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’. The Daily Caller. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit. The Hill. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (November 2, 2017). Five Trump-Era Food Stamp Facts Everyone Should Hear. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- Byas, Steve (October 26, 2017). Food Stamp Use Down Under Trump. The New American. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- Adelmann, Bob (July 24, 2017). Disincentives Cut Food Stamp Use. The New American. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
↑
Rodriguez, Katherine (August 7, 2017). More Than 1.1 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
Food stamp enrollment fell in 46 out of the 50 states:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (August 8, 2017). Food Stamp Enrollments Down in 46 Out of 50 States. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
By October 2017, the number of people on food stamps had fallen 1.5 million since Trump's election:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (October 23, 2017). Nearly 1.5 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (September 18, 2017). Food Stamp Usage Has Fallen Every Month of Trump Presidency. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (January 6, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 2 Million Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show. Fox News. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
For data at the end of the calendar year 2017:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (March 15, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump’s Inauguration. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (May 10, 2018). 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (December 12, 2017). Food Stamp Program Costs Hit Seven-Year Low. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (February 7, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by Four Million in One Month. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
↑
Rodriguez, Katherine (April 15, 2018). Food Stamp Usage Drops over Half-Million in a Single Month. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
See also:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (April 18, 2018). Trump’s Re-Election Campaign Touts Food Stamp Usage Dropping by Nearly 600,000. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- Spiering, Charlie (April 23, 2018). Donald Trump Praises Food Stamps Low: ‘The American People Are Finally Back to Work’. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (December 24, 2017). WIC Welfare Participation Hits 17-Year Low. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
↑ ^60.0 ^60.1
Multiple references:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (June 20, 2018). Report: Disability Applications Plunge amid Strong Economy. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- Schwartz, Nelson D. (June 19, 2018). Disability Applications Plunge as the Economy Strengthens. The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
↑ Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers. Life Site News. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
↑ LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move. LifeSiteNews.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
↑ O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination. NBC News. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
↑ Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
↑
Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues. LifeSite News. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
See also:
- Jalsevac, Steve (August 7, 2017). Here’s why Trump is caving on gay ‘marriage’ and transgender ‘rights’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
↑ Gehrke, Joel (August 18, 2017). State Department: 'Even the white guys' support diversity program. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
↑
Multiple references:
- Chalfant, Morgan (August 18, 2017). Tillerson pledges to boost diversity at State. The Hill. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
- Wadhams, Nick (August 18, 2017). Tillerson Denounces Racism, Pledges More Diverse Diplomats. Bloomberg. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
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- Mason, Ian (November 20, 2017). Rex Tillerson’s State Department Marks ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
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Multiple references:
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Crary, David (May 30, 2018). Trump remaking federal policy on women’s reproductive health. Associated Press. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- Christie, Grazie Pozo (August 8, 2018). The DOJ under Trump is standing up for religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
See also:
- Berry, Susan (October 26, 2018). Mike Pompeo: ‘Religious Freedom Is Central to Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy’. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Protection of religious freedom central to Donald Trump administration’s foreign policy: Mike Pompeo. Financial Express (from PTI). October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Mora, Edwin (November 9, 2018). USAID Urges Christians, Other Minorities to Return to Iraq: ‘America Is on the Ground’. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
↑ ^71.0 ^71.1 Shellnutt, Kate (January 19, 2018). It’s Official: Trump Turns HHS from Pro-Life Antagonist to Advocate. Christianity Today. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Strand, Paul (January 17, 2018). Trump's New Healthcare Move: 'We Will Not Allow People of Faith to Be Targeted, Bullied or Silenced'. CBN News. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- Diamond, Dan (January 22, 2018). The religious activists on the rise inside Trump's health department. Politico. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Wasinger, Robert (April 1, 2018). Wasinger: Ben Carson’s Quiet but Effective Reforms. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (January 26, 2019). HUD Providing $2 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless Across U.S. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
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Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus. Fox News. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
See also:
- Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare. The Hill. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- Ellis, Ryan (October 26, 2018). Trump is making Obamacare optional. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- Hillyer, Quin (January 23, 2019). Trump deserves more credit for health policy improvements. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Moran, Sean (February 9, 2019). Study: Trump’s Obamacare Reforms Will Save Americans $450 Billion. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (February 8, 2019). WH economic council: Trump isn't 'sabotaging' Obamacare. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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- Leonard, Kimberly (February 8, 2019). ‘Trumpcare’ plans are working. Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
Unable to repeal ObamaCare, the Trump Administration was able to stabilize it:
- Howell, Tom (October 11, 2018). Obamacare enjoys surprising resurgence under Trump: 'This is by no means a celebration'. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
ObamaCare enrollments significantly declined in 2018, something some observers attributed to the Trump Administration's policies:
- Persons, Sally (December 12, 2018). ObamaCare enrollment drops amid Trump attacks – but future of program unclear. Fox News. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- Mikelionis, Lukas (November 29, 2018). Obamacare's sign-ups drop amid Trump administration efforts, booming economy: report. Fox News. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- Demko, Paul (November 28, 2018). Trump may finally be undermining Obamacare. Politico. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- Hellmann, Jessie (December 12, 2018). ObamaCare sign-ups surge in final weeks but lag last year's numbers. The Hill. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (December 11, 2018). HealthCare.gov signups 500K behind last year's pace. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- Moran, Sean (December 19, 2018). Obamacare Enrollment Down 300,000 Compared to 2018. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (December 19, 2018). HealthCare.gov signups finish at 8.5 million -- down 300K. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- Re, Gregg (December 19, 2018). ObamaCare, despite court ruling and claims of GOP sabotage, posts solid enrollment numbers. Fox News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
Regarding prices for short-term healthcare plans:
- Moran, Sean (January 25, 2019). Study: Short-Term Health Plans 80 Percent Cheaper than Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Pear, Robert (July 23, 2018). How the Trump Administration Is Browbeating Big Pharma on Drug Prices. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Sticking it to Pharma—With Competition. The Wall Street Journal. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
↑ ^76.0 ^76.1 Weixel, Nathaniel (October 17, 2018). Trump officials ratchet up drug pricing fight. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
↑ ^77.0 ^77.1 Moran, Sean (February 5, 2019). Fact Check: Yes, Prescription Drugs Dropped by Largest % in 46 Years Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Starr, Penny (February 9, 2018). Budget Includes Win for Religious Liberty: FEMA Aid Available to Faith-Based Institutions. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (February 9, 2018). Churches to Get FEMA Disaster Relief Funding in Budget Bill Signed by Trump. The Christian Post. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Martin, Mark (February 10, 2018). No Longer 'No Room at the Inn': New Law Allows Houses of Worship Equal Access to Disaster Aid. CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Burke, Monica (February 14, 2018). Thanks to This Change, Houses of Worship Can Now Get Disaster Relief. The Daily Signal. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Miller, S.A. (February 11, 2018). Congress’ budget deal affirms church access to FEMA disaster aid. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law. Baptist Press. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. The Atlantic. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives'. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs. The New American. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Hellmann, Jessie (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'right to try' drug bill. The Hill. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- Heretik, Jack (May 30, 2018). Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Into Law. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients. USA Today. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
See also:
- Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Hellmann, Jessie (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bills banning drug pricing 'gag clauses'. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Kellum, Holly (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs Bills to Eliminate Pharmacy Gag Orders. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs. Associated Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Pear, Robert (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs New Laws Aimed at Drug Costs and Battles Democrats on Medicare. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Hein, Alexandria (October 24, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan opioid bill aimed at curbing national crisis. Fox News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping opioids bill, says effort will make 'big dent' in deadly crisis. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- Kellum, Holly (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs $6 Billion Package of Bipartisan Opioid Bills. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- Damron, Aryssa (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Bill Into Law to ‘Combat Drug Crisis’. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- Hellmann, Jessie (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping bill aimed at tackling opioid crisis. The Hill. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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- Trump signs bill to confront opioid crisis. Associated Press. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
See also:
- Fritze, John; Jackson, David (October 24, 2018). What's included in the opioids bill signed by President Trump. USA Today. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Crabtree, Susan (December 11, 2018). Trump Signs Bill Aimed at Assisting ISIS Genocide Victims in Iraq and Syria. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (December 13, 2018). Trump signs bill to aid ISIS genocide victims; Iraqi Christians ‘beginning to see a difference’. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Riechmann, Deb (December 11, 2018). Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria. Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (December 11, 2018). Knights of Columbus Applaud Genocide Relief Law Signed by Trump. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Perkins, Tony (December 12, 2018). Tony Perkins: Trump’s Signing of ‘Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act’ Was a Jubilant Moment. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements. Reuters. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
↑ Rodriquez, Katherine (March 31, 2018). USDA Hires ‘Integrity Officer’ to Fight Fraud in Food Stamp Program. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Trump administration issues rule further watering down Obamacare. Reuters. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate. The Hill. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- Armour, Stephanie (April 9, 2018). Trump Administration Allows States to Narrow ACA Coverage. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Trump administration releases new ways for states to skirt Obamacare rules. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
Pro-life individuals also received an exemption from the individual mandate if the only plans available included abortion coverage:
- Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
See also:
- Vinik, Danny (April 13, 2018). 5 things Trump did this week while you weren't looking. Politico. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Samuels, Brett (April 10, 2018). Trump signs order calling for work requirements in welfare programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (April 10, 2018). Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Radnofsky, Louise (April 10, 2018). Trump Signs Executive Order for Revamp of Federal Aid Programs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Lehman, Charles Fain (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs EO to Emphasize Work Requirements for Welfare. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Arter, Melanie (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs Welfare Reform Executive Order. CNS News. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- Trump signs executive order pushing work for welfare. Breitbart News. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
See also:
- Weixel, Nathaniel (April 14, 2018). Trump order targets wide swathe of public assistance programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (July 10, 2018). Trump administration announces further cuts to Obamacare 'navigator' program. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- Sullivan, Peter (July 10, 2018). Trump officials again slash funding for ObamaCare outreach groups. The Hill. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- Armour, Stephanie (July 10, 2018). Trump Administration Slashes Funds for ACA Outreach. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare. Reuters. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- Alltucker, Ken (July 10, 2018). Trump administration slashes funding for Obamacare outreach program. USA Today. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
See also:
- King, Robert (October 26, 2018). Trump administration confirms it won't restore ad funding for Obamacare for 2019. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (July 17, 2018). FDA pushes for more prescription drugs to be sold over-the-counter. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- Cone, Allen (July 17, 2018). FDA looks to make more prescription drugs available over the counter. UPI. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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- Johnson, Linda A. (July 17, 2018). FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs. Associated Press. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Weixel, Nathaniel (August 7, 2018). Trump administration gives insurers power to lower Medicare drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- Edney, Anna (August 7, 2018). Trump Forces Pharma to Face More Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation. Bloomberg. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- LaVito, Angelica (August 7, 2018). Trump administration opens up more drugs covered by Medicare to price negotiations. CNBC. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
↑ King, Robert (August 29, 2018). Trump administration moves to give Medicare drug plans more control over their offerings. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
↑ Armour, Stephanie (October 4, 2018). Trump Administration to Step Up Oversight of Hospital Watchdogs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Barrabi, Thomas (October 16, 2018). Drugmakers should reveal prices on TV, Trump administration says. Fox Business. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (October 15, 2018). Big pharma says it will disclose more about drug costs. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Koons, Cynthia; Edney, Anna (October 15, 2018). U.S. to Require Prices on Drug Ads as Pharma Girds for a Fight. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Hellmann, Jessie; Weixel, Nathaniel (October 15, 2018). Trump administration plans to require drug companies to include prices in ads. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- Pear, Robert (October 15, 2018). Trump Rule Would Compel Drug Makers to Disclose Prices in TV Commercials. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
A conservative criticism of the decision:
- Trump’s Drug Price Bust. The Wall Street Journal. October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Hackmann, Michelle (October 22, 2018). States Are Cleared to Allow Less-Comprehensive Health Plans. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (October 22, 2018). Trump admin. loosens up Obamacare waiver rules. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on ObamaCare waivers. The Hill. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections. The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Leonard, Kimberly (October 23, 2019). Trump administration launches program for moms, babies with opioid withdrawal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Timsit, Annabelle (October 25, 2018). The US government is finally stepping in to help the babies of the opioid epidemic. Quartz. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- Bernstein, Lenny (October 23, 2018). Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Weixel, Nathaniel (November 13, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on mental health treatment. The Hill. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (November 13, 2018). More leeway for states to expand inpatient mental health. Associated Press. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- Owens, Caitlin (November 14, 2018). Medicaid expanding mental health coverage. Axios. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Armour, Stephanie (November 29, 2018). Trump Administration Details Health-Law Waivers for States. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (November 29, 2018). Trump outlines ways states can duck Obamacare's strictures. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Weixel, Nathaniel (November 29, 2018). Trump administration allows states to loosen ObamaCare coverage requirements. The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Leonard, Kimberly (November 29, 2018). Trump administration gives states options for retooling Obamacare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Pear, Robert; Goodnough, Abby (November 29, 2018). Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare. The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- Goldstein, Amy (November 29, 2018). New insurance guidelines would undermine rules of the Affordable Care Act. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (December 20, 2018). Trump Administration Tightens Use of SNAP Work Requirement Waivers. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Shaw, Adam (December 20, 2018). Trump administration moves to tighten food stamp rules. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (December 20, 2018). Trump to tighten work rules on food stamps after Congress punts on issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Wise, Justin (December 20, 2018). Trump administration eyes tighter food stamp restrictions. The Hill. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Trump's food stamp proposal would add work requirements in some states. CBS News. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Svab, Petr (December 22, 2018). Trump to Curtail Waivers on Food Stamp Work Requirements. The Epoch Times. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
See also:
- Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (December 20, 2018). Trump administration tackles SNAP benefits: What are the proposed rule changes for food stamps? Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Dedaj, Paulina (December 20, 2018). Trump signs $867 billion farm bill, tightening rules for food stamp recipients. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- Perdue, Sonnie (December 20, 2018). New SNAP rules encourage productivity instead of poverty: Sonny Perdue. USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion. Fox News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2018). Trump admin creates office to ‘protect’ doctors’ consciences who refuse to do abortion. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (January 18, 2018). HHS Unveils Conscience and Religious Freedom Division: ‘We’re Open for Business’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- King, Robert (January 18, 2018). Trump administration creates religious liberty division to allow doctors to opt out of abortions, transgender surgeries. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- O'Donnell, Jayne (January 18, 2018). New federal office to protect consciences, religious objections of health care professionals. USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Clarke, Toni (January 18, 2018). U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'. Reuters. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- Armour, Stephanie; Radnofsky, Louise (January 18, 2018). Trump to Let Health Practitioners Skip Procedures on Religious Grounds. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (January 18, 2018). New Trump office would protect conscience rights of doctors. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved June 4, 2018.
See also:
- Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection. Reuters. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Attorney General Adds Religious Liberty Update to U.S. Attorneys’ Manual Protecting Our First Freedom. American Center for Law & Justice. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Quinn, Mattie (February 26, 2018). Months Late, Trump Administration Changes Family Planning Program's Priorities. Governing. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants. Townhall. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Haberkorn, Jennifer (February 23, 2018). Trump's family planning grants emphasize abstinence, other conservative priorities. Politico. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- Hackman, Michelle (February 23, 2018). Trump’s Family-Planning Program to Prioritize Faith-Based Clinics. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Radnofsky, Louise (May 3, 2018). Trump Proclaims Support for Religious Liberty. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Bohon, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump Takes Lead on National Day of Prayer. The New American. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
- Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018 -- National Day of Prayer, 2018. Federal Register. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House. Washington Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). 'I Will Always Protect Religious Liberty': What's Inside President Trump's New Executive Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Korte, Gregory (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order giving more freedom to federally funded religious groups. USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 3, 2018). Trump Signs Order to Protect Religious Freedom From Government Overreach. The Epoch Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Tillett, Emily (May 3, 2018). Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative. CBS News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). President sets up White House faith initiative. WND. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
- Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives. Deseret News. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Richardson, Valerie (May 10, 2018). DeVos moves to roll back regulations on federal aid to religious colleges. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (May 10, 2018). Trump Admin. to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections for Christian Colleges. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- Green, Erica L. (May 9, 2018). DeVos Moves to Loosen Restrictions on Federal Aid to Religious Colleges. The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Lynch, Sarah N. (June 13, 2018). U.S. Justice Dept targets discrimination against houses of worship. Reuters. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination. CBN News. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Samuels, Brett (June 13, 2018). Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination. The Hill. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Quinn, Melissa (June 13, 2018). DOJ moves to prevent discrimination against houses of worship. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship! WND. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says. Fox News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). Religious Freedom forum draws attention to persecution, false imprisonment and re-education camps. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Mora, Edwin (July 25, 2018). U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Rosales, Erik (July 24, 2018). Ministerial Summit For Religious Freedom Brings Countries Together. CBN News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Crabtree, Susan (July 24, 2018). Brownback: We Must Stomp Out Religious Persecution Around the World. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
See also:
- Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). State Department: ‘Civil Society’ Is ‘First Line of Defense’ for Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning'. Fox News. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Greenwood, Max (July 26, 2018). Pompeo issues declaration calling for world governments to prioritize religious freedom. The Hill. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Lee, Morgan (July 26, 2018). Pence and Pompeo Make Big Religious Freedom Pledges. Christianity Today. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Why the Potomac Declaration Is 'Truly Historic' for Religious Freedom. CBN News. July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do? The Christian Post. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution. One America News Network. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority. The Epoch Times. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:
- Gill, Joshua (July 26, 2018). Pence Announces US Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program. The Daily Caller. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Grogan, Courtney (July 26, 2018). Pence announces Genocide Recovery Program for Iraqi minorities. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq. The Washington Post. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
See also:
- Richardson, Bradford (July 26, 2018). Pence unleashes on North Korean abuses: 'Much worse' than China. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- Williams, Thomas D. (July 28, 2018). Mike Pence: Persecution of Christians in North Korea ‘Has No Rival on the Earth’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 26, 2018). Mike Pence: Religious freedom is ‘top priority’ of Trump Administration. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- Lucas, Fred (July 26, 2018). 7 Big Moments From Pence Address on Religious Freedom. The Daily Signal. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mordock, Jeff (July 30, 2018). DOJ forms Religious Liberty Task Force to protect freedom of religion. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 30, 2018). Sessions Announces New Religious Liberty Task Force. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Wheeler, Lydia (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces 'religious liberty task force'. The Hill. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Cohen, Kelly (July 30, 2018). Justice Department creates religious liberty task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (July 30, 2018). Jeff Sessions: ’Dangerous Movement’ Eroding Americans’ Religious Liberty. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Pandolfo, Chris (July 30, 2018). Trump launches religious freedom task force to undo another Obama legacy. Conservative Review. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Browder, Jenna (July 30, 2018). 'A Core Principle from the Beginning of Our Country': Sessions Launches Religious Freedom Task Force. CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Arter, Melanie (July 30, 2018). Sessions: We Will Keep Fighting for Religious Liberty, and ‘We’re Going to Keep Winning’. CNS News. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Downs, Ray (July 30, 2018). Sessions announces creation of Religious Liberty Task Force. UPI. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Jeff Sessions announces creation of "religious liberty task force". CBS News. July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
See also:
- Ellis, Jenna (July 30, 2018). Trump and Jeff Sessions prioritize religious liberty with new Justice Department task force. Washington Examiner. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
- Hobbs, Jay (August 4, 2018). The DOJ’s Religious-Liberty Task Force Is a Breath of Fresh Air. National Review. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Russell, Donna (July 31, 2018). Liberal Media 'Freak Out' Over New Religious Liberty Task Force, Accuse Trump Admin of 'Holy War on LGBT People'. CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Richardson, Valerie (November 16, 2018). USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (November 16, 2018). Trump Administration Expands International Education Funding to Faith-Based Groups. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- Chandak, Neetu (November 17, 2018). Trump Administration Expands Education Funding to Faith-Based, Private Sector Groups Helping Children in Developing Countries. The Daily Caller. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
See also:
- Dorman, Sam (November 19, 2018). Conservative Leaders Praise Trump Admin’s Decision to Expand USAID Funding to Religious, Non-State Education. Independent Journal Review. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Tennant, Michael (February 14, 2018). Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims. The New American. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Mainwaring, Doug (February 12, 2018). Trump’s Education Department will no longer accept LGBT student bathroom complaints: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (February 13, 2018). Report: Education Department to Reject Transgender Bathroom Complaints. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (February 13, 2018). Report: Trump's DOE to Reject Transgender Student Bathroom Complaints. CNS News. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Richardson, Bradford (February 13, 2018). Transgender bathroom complaints will no longer be investigated by Education Department. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- Balingit, Moriah (February 12, 2018). Education Department no longer investigating transgender bathroom complaints. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
See also:
- Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Singman, Brooke; Mears, Bill (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court lets Pentagon limit transgender military service while lawsuits proceed. Fox News. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Kendall, Brent; Youssef, Nancy A. (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Implement Transgender Restrictions in Military. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Swoyer, Alex (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration transgender military policy to go into effect. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Barillas, Martin M. (January 22, 2019). U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to enforce ban on transgender troops. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Klukowski, Ken (January 23, 2019). Supreme Court Allows Military Transgender Ban to Continue—for Now. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court: Trump’s Partial Transgender Ban Stays Until Courts Settle It. The New American. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Wheeler, Lydia; Kheel, Rebecca (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to be enforced. The Hill. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Quinn, Melissa (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce military's transgender ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Chung, Andrew (January 22, 2019). Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides. Reuters. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- Wolf, Richard (January 22, 2019). Supreme Court allows Trump's partial ban on transgender troops in military to take effect. USA Today. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
A federal judge lifted an injunction on the policy shortly after the Supreme Court's decision:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 8, 2019). Federal judge lifts block on enforcing Trump admin ban on gender-confused soldiers. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts last of injunctions against transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Stancy Correll, Diana (March 7, 2019). Federal judge lifts injunction against Trump's transgender military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge allows Trump administration's restrictions on transgender troops. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- Marimow, Ann E. (March 7, 2019). Federal judge: White House can implement restrictions on transgender troops. Stars and Stripes (from The Washington Post). Retrieved March 8, 2019.
The last obstacle to implementation was lifted shortly afterward:
- Kheel, Rebecca (March 26, 2019). Appeals court clears path for Pentagon to enforce transgender ban April 12. The Hill. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Copp, Tara (March 27, 2019). Pentagon to move forward on limits for transgender troops as final legal hurdle falls. Military Times. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Larson, Erik (March 26, 2019). Ban on Trans People in Military Cleared to Take Effect April 12. Bloomberg. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 13, 2019). Pentagon finally implements Trump’s transgender military ban. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Wong, Kristina (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Acting on Policy to Disqualify Transgender Recruits with Gender Dysphoria. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Youssef, Nancy A. (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Imposes New Restrictions on Transgender Service Members. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Pentagon Signs Directive to Implement Trump’s Transgender Military Ban. The Epoch Times (from Reuters). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Baldor, Lolita C. (March 12, 2019). Pentagon rule will largely bar transitioning transgender troops, recruits after April 12. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (March 12, 2019). Pentagon signs directive to implement transgender military ban. The Hill. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Caralle, Katelyn (March 12, 2019). Defense Department to implement trans military ban. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Bois, Paul (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Implements Trump Administration's Transgender Military Ban. The Daily Wire. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Athey, Amber (March 13, 2019). DOD Releases New Guidelines on Transgender Service Members. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Brook, Tom Vanden (March 12, 2019). Pentagon's transgender policy will ban those who require treatment for gender dysphoria. USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Jones, Emily (March 13, 2019). Pentagon Will Now Ban Most Transgender Troops from Military Service. CBN News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Martinez, Luis; McLaughlin, Elizabeth (March 13, 2019). Pentagon issues new transgender policy limiting service members to birth gender. ABC News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Bowden, John (March 13, 2019). Pentagon sets new limits on transgender service members. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
Earlier that month, the Pentagon announced it would implement the policy:
- Carr, Grace (March 8, 2019). Pentagon to Activate Transgender Military Ban After Judge Removes Block. The Daily Caller. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Axelrod, Tal (March 8, 2019). Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling. The Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- McIntyre, Jamie (March 8, 2019). Pentagon tells currently serving transgender troops they can stay. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Pentagon set to implement transgender ban. CBS News. March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- Harkins, Gina (March 8, 2019). Pentagon Set to Block Transgender People from Joining the Military. Miltiary.com. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
See also:
- Russell, Nicole (January 22, 2019). Trump's military transgender ban is more reasonable than you think. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- McIntyre, Jamie (March 13, 2019). Pentagon on new transgender policy: ‘This is not a ban’. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Kime, Patricia (March 13, 2019). The 9,000 Transgender Troops in Uniform Will Continue to Serve, Officials Say. Military.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- Munro, Neil (March 13, 2019). Munro: The Radical Politics Beneath Cory Booker’s Praise of Transgender Troops. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
↑ Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). LGBT activists outraged as Trump admin cuts LGBT info from gov’t websites. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Crowder, Courtney; Clayworth, Jason (November 18, 2018). EXCLUSIVE: How Trump administration pressure to dump 4-H's LGBT policy led to Iowa leader's firing. The Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- Iowa 4-H head fired after push to drop discrimination rule. Associated Press. November 18, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Hellmann, Jessie (April 20, 2018). Trump admin announces abstinence-focused overhaul of teen pregnancy program. The Hill. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- Haynes, Terry (April 20, 2018). Trump Administration Revamps Teen Pregnancy Program To Focus On Abstinence. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Anapol, Avery (May 12, 2018). Trump administration rolls back rules protecting transgender inmates in federal prisons. The Hill. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- U.S. rolls back protections for transgender prison inmates. Reuters. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Munro, Neil (May 13, 2018). Transgender: AG Sessions Ends Obama’s Mixed-Sex Prison Policy. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- Chretien, Claire (May 14, 2018). Trump admin makes it harder for ‘transgender’ males to be allowed into female prisons. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- Brest, Mike (May 12, 2018). Trump Changes Guidelines For Transgender Inmates. The Daily Caller. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Brokaw, Sommer (May 12, 2018). Justice Department rolls back transgender prison protections. UPI. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Zeal, Cillian (May 12, 2018). Trump Admin Eliminates Obama Prison Rules that Catered to Transgender Inmates. The Western Journal. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Hayes, Christal (May 11, 2018). Trump rolls back Obama rules that helped transgender prisoners. USA Today. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- Benner, Katie (May 11, 2018). Federal Prisons Roll Back Rules Protecting Transgender People. The New York Times. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mainwaring, Doug (June 13, 2018). Pentagon brass influenced by Trump admin refuse to honor LGBT ‘pride month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- Manchester, Julia (June 11, 2018). Pentagon declines to acknowledge LGBT Pride Month for first time since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Sonne, Paul (June 11, 2018). As transgender ban looms, Pentagon leaders distance themselves from LGBT pride events. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mainwaring, Doug (June 4, 2018). In contrast with Obama, Trump White House refuses to recognize LGBT ‘Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- Fitzsimons, Tim (June 1, 2018). President Trump misses LGBTQ Pride Month — again. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
- Cross, Isaac (June 7, 2018). Daily Beast Writer Bashes Trump, Christians on ‘Gay Pride Month’. NewsBusters. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
↑ Starr, Penny (July 1, 2018). Federal Government Resources Used to Promote LGBT Pride. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Chakraborty, Barnini (October 2, 2018). US restricts same-sex visas for diplomat partners, sets January deadline to get married or get out. Fox News. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (October 3, 2018). Trump denies visas to same-sex partners of diplomats who aren’t ‘married’, LGBT lobby outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Donati, Jessica (October 2, 2018). Trump Administration Halts Some Same-Sex Visas for Foreign Officials in U.S. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Gstalter, Morgan (October 1, 2018). Trump administration begins denying visas to some same-sex partners of foreign diplomats: report. The Hill. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- U.S. will not grant diplomatic visas to same-sex partners: officials. Reuters. October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- Hjelmgaard, Kim (October 2, 2018). Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees. USA Today. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Kusisto, Laura (May 18, 2018). HUD Drops Obama-Era Tool Aimed at Enforcing Fair Housing Law. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Thomsen, Jacqueline (May 19, 2018). HUD pulls tool used to identify segregation in communities. The Hill. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Lawler, Joseph (May 19, 2018). Ben Carson strikes critical blow to Obama fair-housing rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Jan, Tracy (May 19, 2018). HUD Secretary Ben Carson doubles down on dismantling Obama-era fair-housing policies. The Washington Post. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
See also:
- Thrush, Glenn (March 28, 2018). Under Ben Carson, HUD Scales Back Fair Housing Enforcement. The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies. Fox News. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- Caplan, Joshua (July 3, 2018). Trump Killing Obama-Era Guidelines on Race in College Applications. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Hackman, Michelle (July 3, 2018). Trump Administration to Rescind Obama Guidelines on Race in College Admissions. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Anapol, Avery; Greenwood, Max (July 4, 2018). Sessions announces reversal of Obama-era guidelines promoting diversity in college admissions. The Hill. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- Trump administration rolls back racial diversity guidelines for colleges. Reuters. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Johnson, Kevin (July 3, 2018). Trump admin rolls back Obama policy on race consideration for college admissions. USA Today. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Green, Erica L.; Apuzzo, Matt; Benner, Katie (July 3, 2018). Trump Officials Reverse Obama’s Policy on Affirmative Action in Schools. The New York Times. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- Uria, Daniel (July 3, 2018). Justice Department reverses Obama guidelines on race in school admissions. UPI. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (July 6, 2018). Black Activists Applaud End to Race-Based College Admissions Ahead of SCOTUS Nomination. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- Hackman, Michelle (July 14, 2018). Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidelines Could Reshape K-12 School Districts. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Kusisto, Laura (August 13, 2018). HUD Moves to Shake Up Fair-Housing Enforcement. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (August 14, 2018). Trump Administration Shredding Obama Era Housing Regulations in Bid to Give Americans Better Choices. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- Burke, Michael (August 13, 2018). Ben Carson takes steps to revamp Obama fair housing rule. The Hill. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- Lawler, Joseph (August 13, 2018). Ben Carson moves to overhaul Obama fair housing rule, wants more construction. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- Booker, Brakkton (August 13, 2018). Ben Carson Moves Forward With Push To Change Fair Housing Rule. NPR. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- Glassman, Amy M. (August 14, 2018). HUD to Revise Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule. The National Law Review. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- Haynes, Danielle (August 13, 2018). HUD seeks to change Obama-era fair housing rule. UPI. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
See also:
- Lawler, Joseph (August 15, 2018). Ben Carson bets that Uncle Sam can lean on cities and towns to allow more housing. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Mason, Ian (August 31, 2018). Jeff Sessions Backs Asian Students in Landmark Harvard Racial Discrimination Lawsuit. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard. Fox News. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- Mordock, Jeff (August 30, 2018). Justice Department says Harvard illegally discriminated against Asian-Americans. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- Wheeler, Lydia (August 30, 2018). DOJ backs lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-Americans in Harvard admissions. The Hill. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- Korn, Melissa; Hong, Nicole (August 30, 2018). Justice Department Says Harvard Hurts Asian Americans’ Admissions Prospects With ‘Personal Rating’. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
See also:
- Ma, Ying (August 31, 2018). 'Never Trumpers' eat crow as Trump's Justice Department opposes Harvard's racist admission policies. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Hong, Nicole; Korn, Melissa (September 26, 2018). Yale University Under Federal Investigation for Use of Race in Admissions Practices. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- Samuels, Brett (September 26, 2018). DOJ, Education Dept launch investigation into Yale over alleged admissions discrimination. The Hill. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- Fernandes, Deirdre (September 26, 2018). Yale joins Harvard as target of DOJ discrimination investigation. The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- Hurtado, Patricia; Lorin, Janet (September 26, 2018). Yale Says It Too Is Under DOJ Scrutiny for Asian-American Bias. Bloomberg. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- Biery, Maria (September 26, 2018). Justice Department opens investigation into Yale for discrimination against Asian-Americans. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
See also:
- Parke, Caleb (May 18, 2018). Yale being probed by DOE, accused of 'toxic environment against men'. Fox News. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador. Fox News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Shellnutt, Kate (January 24, 2018). Sam Brownback Finally Confirmed as America’s Religious Freedom Ambassador. Christianity Today. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Goodenough, Patrick (January 25, 2018). Amid Deep Partisan Divide, Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm Religious Freedom Nominee. CNS News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Carney, Jordain (January 24, 2018). Pence breaks tie to confirm Trump's pick for religious ambassador. The Hill. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
Brownback was sworn in on February 1, 2018:
- Wise, Lindsay; Kumar, Anita (February 1, 2018). Pence jokes about his two tie-breaking votes as Brownback is sworn in as ambassador. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- Rosales, Erik (February 1, 2018). Brownback Sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
See also:
- Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). White House Nominates Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Envoy: ‘Religious Freedom Is the First Freedom’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9690 of January 16, 2018 -- Religious Freedom Day, 2018. Federal Register. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Chapman, Michael W. (January 16, 2018). Trump: Freedom Doesn't Come From Govt, It's a 'Sacred Right From Almighty God'. CNS News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Boyer, Dave (January 16, 2018). Trump proclaims day of religious freedom for all — including nuns and bakers. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- President Trump proclaims January 16 ‘Religious Freedom Day’. LifeSiteNews. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Williams, Thomas D. (January 17, 2018). President Trump Proclaims ‘Religious Freedom Day’, Defending Nuns and Bakers. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
See also:
- Williams, Thomas D. (January 18, 2018). White House Homepage Features First Couple in Sistine Chapel for Religious Freedom Day. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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Rodriguez, Katherine (May 9, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 1.3 Million in Two Months. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
See also:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (September 12, 2018). Food Stamp Usage Declines for Eight Straight Months. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row. OneNewsNow. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
↑ O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves. Fox News. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
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Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
See also:
- Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). Food Stamp Use Way Down. The New American. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains. Bloomberg. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (August 5, 2018). 2.8 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (October 8, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level Since November 2009. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (November 11, 2018). Food Stamp Participation Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
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Rodriguez, Katherine (December 10, 2018). 3.5 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
By December 2018:
- Moran, Sean (February 5, 2019). Fact Check: Yes, 5 Million Americans Dropped Off Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (March 3, 2019). 3.8 Million Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (December 16, 2018). Food Stamp Enrollment Drops in 47 States. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Rodriguez, Katherine (February 12, 2019). 1.4 Million Households Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- Svab, Petr; Stieber, Zachary (February 13, 2019). Over 1.4 Million Households Drop Out of Food Stamp Program Under Trump. The Epoch Times. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- Adelmann, Bob (February 15, 2019). Consumer Confidence Up, Food Stamp Use Down in Trump Economy. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (March 18, 2019). Food Stamp Usage Falls to 37 Million for First Time Since October 2009. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
↑ Rodriguez, Katherine (February 18, 2019). Food Stamp Participation Declines for 12 Straight Months. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
↑ Svab, Petr (March 4, 2019). Food Stamp Enrollment Declines Under Trump, Saving Taxpayers Billions. The Epoch Times. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
↑ Bedard, Paul (May 7, 2018). Drug prices drop, Trump crackdown credited. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry. Fox News. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen (May 11, 2018). Trump assails high drug prices, avoids direct hit on industry. Reuters. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
See also:
- Howell, Tom (May 14, 2018). HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Trump drug-price plan is boldest ‘in history’. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- King, Robert (August 20, 2018). Trump administration says its drug blueprint has already lowered prices. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (October 25, 2018). Trump: U.S. will pay same as other nations for select drugs. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Armour, Stephanie; Walker, Joseph (October 25, 2018). Trump Offers Test Plan to Lower Medicare Drug Costs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Kellum, Holly (October 25, 2018). Trump Vows to Bring US Drug Prices in Line With Other Countries, End ‘Global Freeloading’. The Epoch Times. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Sullivan, Peter (October 25, 2018). Trump unveils most aggressive action to target drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- King, Robert (October 25, 2018). Trump outlines plan to lower Medicare drug prices to match prices overseas. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
See also:
- Howell, Tom (October 26, 2018). HHS Secretary Alex Azar: Trump's moves are 'ultimate nightmare' for Big Pharma. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- Ellis, Ryan (October 30, 2018). Trump surrenders to the socialists on drug price controls. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- Barrow, Tzippe (April 23, 2018). US State Dept Report Drops 'Occupied' from References to Judea and Samaria. CBN News. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
↑ Ruse, Austin (April 30, 2018). Killing unborn children not a human right, says State Department. LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Newman, Alex (October 5, 2018). Secretary of State Pompeo Continues Obama’s LGBT “Imperialism”. The New American. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda? LifeSiteNews (from C-Fam). Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Contrada, Amy (October 8, 2018). Is the Trump State Department smearing normal Americans as bigots? LifeSiteNews (from MassResistance). Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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Multiple references:
- Howell, Tom (May 7, 2018). Trump admin. rejects Kansas’ bid for lifetime limit on Medicaid. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- Sullivan, Peter (May 7, 2018). Trump officials reject Medicaid lifetime limits in Kansas. The Hill. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- Leonard, Kimberly (May 7, 2018). Trump administration rejects Kansas plan to impose 3-year limit on Medicaid. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- Marso, Andu (May 7, 2018). Trump official rejects lifetime limit on Kansas Medicaid as dangerous to ‘safety net’. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
↑ Pollak, Joel B. (March 28, 2019). Pollak: President Trump’s Top 10 Health Care Achievements. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
↑ Pollak, Joel B. (February 22, 2019). Blue State Blues: Trump Is the Most ‘Progressive’ President Ever for Blacks, Gays, Jews. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- FDA chief Scott Gottlieb resigning. Fox News (from the Associated Press). March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- Leonard, Kimberly (March 5, 2019). Trump FDA chief Scott Gottlieb resigns. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (March 5, 2019). FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns; Led campaign against teen vaping, opioids efforts. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- Burton, Thomas M.; Maloney, Jennifer (March 5, 2019). FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb to Leave Agency. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- Abutaleb, Yasmeen (March 5, 2019). FDA chief tough on e-cigs steps down in surprise resignation. Reuters. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
See also:
- Owermohle, Sarah; Karlin-Smith, Sarah; Bottemiller Evich, Helena (March 5, 2019). ‘Something very rare’: FDA’s Gottlieb aggressively tackled difficult issues. Politico. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 12, 2019). FDA warns websites selling abortion pills without prescriptions: you’re breaking the law. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Weixel, Nathaniel (March 20, 2019). Trump officials take bold steps on Medicaid. The Hill. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- Baker, Sam (March 18, 2019). HHS surges ahead on Medicaid work requirements. Axios. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Moran, Sean (January 23, 2019). Trump Grants Religious Exemption Protecting Christian Foster Care Programs. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Richardson, Valerie (January 23, 2019). HHS grants waiver protecting faith-based foster-care providers in South Carolina. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (January 24, 2019). Trump admin backs religious foster agency’s right to reject same-sex households. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- Armour, Stephanie (January 23, 2019). Trump Exempts Christian Social-Services Group From Non-Discrimination Rule. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Hellmann, Jesse (January 23, 2019). Trump admin grants religious exemption to federally-funded foster care program. The Hill. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Dallas, Kelsey (January 23, 2019). Trump administration moves to protect faith-based foster care agencies that don't serve LGBT couples. Deseret News. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- Meckler, Laura (January 23, 2019). Trump administration grants waiver to agency that works only with Christian families. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
Conservative criticism on how the Trump Administration enacted this change:
- Anderson, Katie (January 25, 2019). Trump on Christian foster homes: Doing the right thing the wrong way. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
See also:
- Richardson, Valerie (January 28, 2019). Faith-based foster-care providers targeted in religious-freedom battle. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
↑ Ciccotta, Tom (January 29, 2019). Department of Education to Investigate Anti-Male Discrimination at University of Michigan. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Armour, Stephanie; Walker, Joseph (January 31, 2019). Trump Administration Moves to Curb Drug Rebates in Medicare, Medicaid. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (January 31, 2019). Health secretary touts proposal as 'most significant change in how Americans' drugs are priced'. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Baker, Sam (February 1, 2019). The Trump administration's major shakeup in the way we pay for drugs. Axios. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Coombs, Bertha (January 31, 2019). Trump administration proposes rules for Medicare plans as it seeks to lower drug prices. CNBC. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Edney, Anna; Langreth, Robert (January 31, 2019). Trump Targets Drug Middlemen With ‘Devastating’ Rebate Plan. Bloomberg. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Humer, Caroline; Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 31, 2019). U.S. government proposes rule overhauling drug industry rebate system. Reuters. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Weixel, Nathaniel (January 31, 2019). Trump officials make new moves to lower drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Berson, Susan W.; Carnegie, Theresa C.; Swenson Dwyer, Tara E.; Mora, Matthew S. (February 1, 2019). HHS Proposes to Remove Drug Rebate Protections. The National Law Review. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Pear, Robert (January 31, 2019). Trump Officials Move to Lower Drug Prices by Passing On Rebates to Patients. The New York Times. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Goldstein, Amy; Rowland, Christopher (January 31, 2019). Trump administration proposes big changes in how prescription drugs are priced. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
See also:
- Howell, Tom (February 1, 2019). HHS takes bold drug-rebate plan on the road. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Hopkins, Jared (February 11, 2019). FDA Challenges Dietary Supplement Makers. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- Leonard, Kimberly (February 11, 2019). Trump FDA plans tougher oversight of supplement industry. Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- Sullivan, Peter (February 11, 2019). FDA to crack down on dietary supplements. The Hill. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- Scipioni, Jade (February 11, 2019). FDA cracks down on Alzheimer's treatments, 17 firms targeted for false claims. Fox Business. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Mathews, Anna Wilde (February 11, 2019). New Rules Could Ease Patients’ Access to Their Own Health Records. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- Cohen, Jordan T. (February 14, 2019). Regulators Look to Increase Interoperability and Patient Access to Health Data. The National Law Review. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Chamberlain, Samuel (February 19, 2019). Trump administration pushes for end to worldwide criminalization of homosexuality. Fox News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Pollak, Joel B. (February 19, 2019). Trump to Launch Worldwide Fight to Decriminalize Homosexuality. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Rodrigo, Chris Mills (February 19, 2019). Administration plans push to end criminalization of homosexuality worldwide. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
Some conservatives criticized the campaign because it interfered with national sovereignty or because it illustrated misplaced priorities:
- Clabough, Raven (February 20, 2019). Foreign Policy Overreach: Trump’s Campaign to Decriminalize Homosexuality. The New American. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (February 20, 2019). Trump admin announces global push to decriminalize homosexuality: report. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
Leftist response:
- Delingpole, James (February 20, 2019). Delingpole: Claim – Trump’s Global War on Homophobia Is ‘Racist’, ‘Paternalistic’, ‘Colonial’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- Chasmar, Jessica (February 20, 2019). Out magazine writer says Trump effort to decriminalize homosexuality abroad is 'old racist tactic'. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Axelrod, Tal (March 12, 2019). DeVos moves to allow religious groups to provide federally funded services to private schools. The Hill. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Warren, Steve (March 12, 2019). US Dept. of Ed. Just Dropped These Restrictions Against Religious Groups. CBN News. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Rousselle, Christine (March 13, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide educational services. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- O'Brien, Cortney (March 12, 2019). The Department of Education Just Made the System Fairer to Religious Institutions. Townhall. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Hagen, Lisa (March 11, 2019). DeVos: Feds Can Give Funds to Religious Education Groups. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Education Dept Changes Practice to Follow Playground Ruling. WND. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Balingit, Moriah; Smith, Morgan (March 12, 2019). DeVos allows religious groups to provide taxpayer-funded services in private schools. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- Green, Erica L. (March 11, 2019). DeVos Moves to Ease Church-State Rules in Education. The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Shaw, Adam (March 21, 2019). Trump signs executive order to promote free speech on college campuses. Fox News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (March 21, 2019). Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Defend Free Speech on Campus. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Mastrangelo, Alana (March 21, 2019). President Trump Signs Executive Order on Campus Free Speech. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Xiao, Bowen (March 21, 2019). Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses. The Epoch Times. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (March 22, 2019). Trump signs executive order to protect free speech on college campuses. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Boyer, Dave; Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). Trump signs executive order promoting free speech on college campus; many educators skeptical. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Samuels, Brett (March 21, 2019). Trump signs executive order on campus free speech. The Hill. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Trump signs executive 'free speech' order for U.S. colleges. Reuters. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Binkley, Collin (March 21, 2019). Trump orders colleges to back free speech or lose funding. Associated Press. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Quintana, Chris (March 21, 2019). 'I am with you': President Trump signs executive order on free speech at college campuses. USA Today. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
See also:
- Ward, Emily (March 21, 2019). Trump says universities ‘increasingly hostile’ to First Amendment. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Falwell, Jerry Jr. (March 2, 2019). Trump order protecting campus free speech is right response to Berkeley assault. Fox News. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- Kirk, Charlie (March 21, 2019). Charlie Kirk: President Trump Takes an Important Step for Free Speech on Campus. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Freckleton, Mitch (March 21, 2019). Trump is standing up for conservatives on campus. It's time for us to stand up for him. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- Ingraham, Laura (March 22, 2019). Laura Ingraham: While Dems lean toward socialism, Trump reminds us what the Free Speech Movement was about. Fox News. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Maloney, Cliff (March 22, 2019). President Trump is correct to shine light on campus free speech. The Hill. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Lindsay, Tom (March 28, 2019). Restoring free speech on campus is fundamental: Trump's executive order a solid first step. The Hill. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- Kirk, Charlie (April 3, 2019). Kirk: Trump Free Speech Order Already Working to Protect Students. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Armour, Stephanie; Peterson, Kristina (March 26, 2019). Trump Administration Renews Attempt to Topple Affordable Care Act. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Klukowski, Ken (March 26, 2019). Justice Department Tells Court Obamacare Unconstitutional, Could Strike Down Entire Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Mikelionis, Lukas (March 26, 2019). Trump administration backs total overturn of Obamacare, will support states challenging the law. Fox News. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Howell, Tom (March 25, 2019). Justice Department escalates fight against Obamacare with unconstitutional determination. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Clabough, Raven (March 26, 2019). Trump's DOJ Supports Judge's Ruling That Could End ObamaCare. The New American. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Pentchoukov, Ivan (March 26, 2019). Justice Department Determines ‘Obamacare’ Is Unconstitutional. The Epoch Times. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Sullivan, Peter (March 25, 2019). Justice Department sides with court ruling ObamaCare invalid. The Hill. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Henney, Megan (March 26, 2019). Trump administration now wants to dismantle ObamaCare in its entirety. Fox Business. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Becker, Amanda (March 26, 2019). Democrats pounce as Trump administration ratchets up attack on Obamacare. Reuters. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
See also:
- Fabian, Jordan (March 27, 2019). Trump doubles down on ObamaCare decision. The Hill. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Spiering, Charlie (March 27, 2019). Donald Trump: ‘We Can’t Live with’ Obamacare ‘Disaster’. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Cornwall, Susan (March 27, 2019). Trump says he can produce a better healthcare plan than Obamacare. Reuters. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- Halaschak, Zachary (March 27, 2019). Trump: GOP 'will be the party of great healthcare'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Samuels, Brett (January 29, 2019). Trump touts proposed Bible literacy classes in state schools. The Hill. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Prestigiacomo, Amanda (January 28, 2019). 'Biblical Literacy' Classes In Public Schools Get Boost From Trump: 'Great!'. The Daily Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Woodall, Crystal (January 28, 2019). Trump Celebrates Efforts to Put God and Bible Back in Schools. CBN News. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Fordham, Evie (January 28, 2019). Trump Turns His Attention to States' 'Great' Bible Literacy Class Bills. The Daily Caller. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- O'Neil, Tyler (January 28, 2019). Trump Praises Bible Literacy Classes Proposed in Six States. PJ Media. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Trimble, Megan (January 28, 2019). Trump Appears to Support Bible Literacy Bills. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Wagner, John (January 28, 2019). Trump offers encouragement for state efforts to teach Bible literacy in public schools. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
See also:
- Freiburger, Calvin (January 29, 2019). Liberals outraged as Trump endorses Bible literacy classes in public schools. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Walsh, Matt (January 28, 2019). WALSH: Trump Says Bible Literacy Classes In School Are A 'Great' Idea. He's Absolutely Right. Here's Why. The Daily Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Sasser, Hiram (February 6, 2019). It's not controversial: Bible literacy classes are legal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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Multiple references:
- Boyer, Dave (February 7, 2019). Trump promotes faith-based adoptions in wake of legal furor. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- Hellmann, Jessie (February 7, 2019). Trump speaks about abortion, faith-based adoption at National Prayer Breakfast. The Hill. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- Murphy, James (February 8, 2019). Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “I Will Never Let You Down”. The New American. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
President Trump's address:
- President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast. C-SPAN. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
↑
Multiple references:
- Newman, Alex (February 22, 2019). FDA Boss to States: Eliminate Vaccine Exemptions, or Else. The New American. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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Smith, Samuel (December 15, 2017). 7 Trump Accomplishments That Evangelicals Like. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

Groppe, Maureen (January 19, 2018). First year of Trump-Pence brings bountiful blessings, religious conservatives say. USA Today. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

17 Reasons Why American Christians Celebrated in 2017. CBN News. December 31, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

Brody File: Trump Gets A+ on 'Evangelical Report Card' for His First Year. CBN News. January 20, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.

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Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?. Fox News. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
See also:
Nolte, John (December 29, 2017). Nolte: Obamacare Mandate Repeal Is the Most Important Civil Rights Victory in Years. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

Kirby, Brendan (December 28, 2018). ObamaCare mandate says goodbye in 2019, as health law faces new threat. Fox News. Retrieved December 28, 2018.

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Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

Dinan, Stephen (August 30, 2017). Trump moves to restore work requirement for welfare. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

Freddoso, David (August 30, 2017). Trump reverses Obama, closes potential loopholes in work requirements for welfare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

Trump administration reverses little-used welfare waivers. Miami Herald (from the Associated Press). August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

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[10] Multiple references:
Armour, Stephanie; Wilde Mathews, Anna (August 31, 2017). Administration Cutting Ads and Grants Aimed at Boosting Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

Spiering, Charlie (August 31, 2017). Donald Trump Slashes Obamacare Outreach Funding by 90 Percent. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

King, Robert (August 31, 2017). Trump cuts Obamacare ad budget by 90 percent. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

Advertising budget for Obamacare to be cut 90 percent: U.S. health agency. Reuters. August 31, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

Trump HHS cuts funds for Obamacare ads by 90 percent. CBS News. August 31, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

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[11] Multiple references:
Spiering, Charlie (October 12, 2017). ‘Only the Beginning’: Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Obamacare Grip. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes. Voice of America. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress. Fox News. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
See also:
Moran, Sean (November 2, 2018). Winning: Land O’ Lakes Offers Health Plans Nearly 50% Cheaper than Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 2, 2018.

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[Association2018-12] 12.0 ^12.1 Multiple references:
Howell, Tom (June 19, 2018). Trump opens door to sale of 'association' health plans across state lines. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Moran, Sean (June 19, 2018). Trump Expands Association Plans with ‘Biggest Free-Market Health Care Reform in a Generation’. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

Tennant, Michael (June 20, 2018). Trump Allows More Small Businesses to Join Forces to Get Health Insurance. The New American. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

Moynihan, Lydia (June 19, 2018). ObamaCare alternative coming from Labor Department. Fox Business. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Armour, Stephanie (June 19, 2018). New Trump Administration Rule to Expand Access to Health Plans Without ACA Protections. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Sullivan, Peter (June 19, 2018). Trump officials move to expand non-ObamaCare health plans. The Hill. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen (June 19, 2018). Trump administration puts skimpy health insurance plans in place. Reuters. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Pear, Robert (June 19, 2018). New Trump Rule Rolls Back Protections of the Affordable Care Act. The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
For the actual rule:
Definition of ‘‘Employer’’ Under Section 3(5) of ERISA—Association Health Plans. Federal Register. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
See also:
De Lea, Brittany (June 19, 2018). Trump’s ObamaCare alternative to save small businesses big money. Fox Business. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

Klein, Roger D. (June 20, 2018). New Labor rule will be a big health care boon for small businesses. The Hill. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

Ortiz, Alfredo; Price, Tom (June 22, 2018). Small businesses just scored a win on health-care costs. The Hill. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

Ortiz, Alfredo (November 5, 2018). Ortiz: Reforms Making Small Business Employees Healthier and Wealthier. Breitbart News (from RealClear Policy). Retrieved November 6, 2018.

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[ShortTerm2018-13] 13.0 ^13.1 Multiple references:
Moran, Sean (August 1, 2018). Trump Releases Rule for More Affordable Health Insurance Compared to Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

De lea, Brittany (August 1, 2018). Trump OKs sale of revamped short-term health care plans. Fox Business. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Armour, Stephanie; Burton, Thomas M. (August 1, 2018). Cheaper Health Plans With Less Coverage Move Forward. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Sullivan, Peter (August 1, 2018). Trump expands non-ObamaCare plans in effort to open up cheaper options. The Hill. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Jones, Susan (August 1, 2018). HHS Rolls Out New, Affordable, Temporary Health Coverage Option -- For Some, Not All. CNS News. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Adamczyk, Ed (August 1, 2018). HHS unveils new short-term health plans as ACA alternative. UPI. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Leonard, Kimberly (August 1, 2018). Trump extends short-term plans offered as a way out of Obamacare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Alltucker, Ken; O'Donnell, Jayne (August 1, 2018). President Donald Trump's answer to Obamacare: Short-term health insurance. USA Today. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
See also:
Cannon, Michael F. (August 1, 2018). Obamacare is now optional. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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See also:
Acosta, Alexander; Mnuchin, Steven; Azar, Alex (October 22, 2018). New Health Options for Small-Business Employees. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

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Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies. Voice of America (from the Associated Press). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely. Fox News. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war. Fox News. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

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Chakraborty, Barnini (October 26, 2017). Trump declares opioid crisis a 'public health emergency'. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Radnofsky, Louise; Kamp, Jon (October 26, 2017). Trump Announces Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Herman, Steve (October 27, 2017). Trump Declares Public Health Emergency to Fight Opioid Crisis. Voice of America. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2017). Donald Trump to Declare Opioid Crisis a Public Health Emergency. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Roubein, Rachel; Hellmann, Jessie (October 26, 2017). Trump says this can be generation that ends opioid epidemic. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2017). Donald Trump and Melania Trump Urge Americans to Fight Opioid Epidemic. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
Effects of the declaration in the following year:
Gonzalez, Dennis (October 12, 2018). Hope amid the opioid crisis? Glimmers of progress since Trump declared national emergency. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (March 21, 2018). How the White House is tackling the opioid epidemic. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Diep, Francie (October 25, 2018). One Year After Trump Declared Opioid Addiction a Public-Health Emergency, What's Changed? Pacific Standard. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Alonzo-Zaldivar, Ricardo; Johnson, Carla K. (January 28, 2019). Q&A: Feds tackle opioid epidemic, but is it helping? The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved March 12, 2019.
Other government actions:
Hellmann, Jessie (September 19, 2018). Trump admin awards over $1 billion in grants to fight opioid epidemic. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
See also:
Roubein, Rachel (April 4, 2018). Trump administration extends opioid public health emergency. The Hill. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Flanagan, Michael Patrick (February 18, 2019). Tracing the real root of America's opioid crisis. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Terrell, Rebecca (April 26, 2018). The Opioid Epidemic: What's the Solution? The New American. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Quinn, Liam (March 12, 2019). Ocasio-Cortez fact-checked for 'highly misleading' claim on Trump funding for opioid emergency. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Kamp, Jon; Mahtani, Shibani (October 26, 2017). Trump’s Opioid-Crisis Declaration Draws Praise, Criticism. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Korte, Gregory (October 26, 2017). Trump says opioids are an emergency, but it's not the declaration some were looking for. USA Today. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

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[84] Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (March 21, 2018). How the White House is tackling the opioid epidemic. Fox News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

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Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics. USA Today. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom. Fox News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

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[100] Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

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French, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless. National Review. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment. The Federalist. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

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Bedard, Paul (May 2, 2018). Report: Trump ends Obama’s ‘war’ on religious liberty, helping millions. Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

O'Neil, Tyler (May 3, 2018). Study: Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps 13.7 Million Receive Health Care and Social Services. PJ Media. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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[110] Weber, Travis (May 2018). One Year Later: The Impact of President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Religious Liberty. Family Research Council. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Obamacare Birth Control Mandate. Voice of America. October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate. Fox News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement. Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

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[114] Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[115] Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate. Fox News. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[116] Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement. Reuters. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[117] Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

[DOJ.26HHSliberty-26] 26.0 ^26.1 Multiple references:
Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[119] Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[120] Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

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Re, Gregg (November 7, 2018). Trump neuters ObamaCare birth control coverage mandate, tightens regulations on plans covering abortion. Fox News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Berry, Susan (November 7, 2018). Trump Admin Protects Objectors to Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (November 8, 2018). Trump admin issues rules protecting conscience rights against abortion, contraception insurance. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

McMorris, Bill (November 8, 2018). Trump Admin Shields Nuns From Contraceptive Mandate. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
See also:
Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills. LifeNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

Williams, Thomas D. (November 11, 2018). U.S. Bishops Praise Conscience Protections by Trump Administration. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 11, 2018.

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[124] Howell, Tom (November 8, 2018). Trump admin finalizes sweeping carve-out from Obamacare contraception mandate. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[125] Freiburger, Calvin (November 8, 2018). Trump admin issues rules protecting conscience rights against abortion, contraception insurance. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[126] McMorris, Bill (November 8, 2018). Trump Admin Shields Nuns From Contraceptive Mandate. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[127] Leonard, Kimberly (November 7, 2018). Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[128] Israel, Melanie (November 8, 2018). Thank You President Trump for Protecting Christians From Having to Fund Abortion Pills. LifeNews. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[129] Russell, Nicole (November 8, 2018). Novel idea: HHS says Little Sisters of the Poor don't have to provide birth control. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

[130] Williams, Thomas D. (November 11, 2018). U.S. Bishops Praise Conscience Protections by Trump Administration. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 11, 2018.

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Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy. USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies. The Hill. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom. Politico. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
See also:
Brody, David (October 12, 2017). Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[132] Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[133] Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom. CBN News. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[134] Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights. Fox News (from the Associated Press). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[135] Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy. USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[136] Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[137] Wheeler, Lydia (October 6, 2017). Sessions issues religious liberty guidance to agencies. The Hill. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[138] Gerstein, Josh (October 6, 2017). Sessions outlines broad exemptions for religious freedom. Politico. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

[139] Brody, David (October 12, 2017). Restoring Respect for Religious Liberty, AG Jeff Sessions Puts Teeth to Trump's Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[29] Multiple references:
Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 7, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (November 7, 2017). USDA Vows to Protect Christians' Views on Marriage After Business Owner Threatened Under Obama. The Christian Post. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

Battle over censoring Bible has clear winner. WND. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
In May 2017, Secretary Sonny Perdue stated the Department of Agriculture was committed to religious freedom:
Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

[141] Berry, Susan (November 7, 2017). Department of Agriculture Religious Freedom Policy Resolves Case of Christian Meat Packer. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

[142] Hodges, Mark (November 13, 2017). Gov’t agency reverses Obama guidelines, allows pro-marriage speech at work. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 7, 2018.

[143] Smith, Samuel (November 7, 2017). USDA Vows to Protect Christians' Views on Marriage After Business Owner Threatened Under Obama. The Christian Post. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

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[145] Berry, Susan (May 12, 2017). Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Commits to Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 7, 2017.

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Bourne, Lisa (January 25, 2017). LGBTQ pages vanish from White House website as Trump takes control. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages. The Gospel Herald Society. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). LGBT rights page gone from White House website. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
See also:
Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing? The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website. USA Today. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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[148] Patton, Julie Brown (January 26, 2017). Trump Administration Purges LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Climate Change White House Web Pages. The Gospel Herald Society. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[149] Wheeler, Lydia (January 20, 2017). LGBT rights page gone from White House website. The Hill. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[150] O'Hara, Mary Emily (January 24, 2017). Trump Administration Removes LGBTQ Content From Federal Websites. NBC News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[151] Rosiak, Luke (January 21, 2017). Here's What Really Happened With the 'Missing' LGBT White House Page. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[152] Rocheleau, Matt (January 20, 2017). Why are whitehouse.gov web pages disappearing? The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

[153] Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website. USA Today. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools. Fox News. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms. Reuters. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

LaBarbera, Peter (February 22, 2018). Trump drops Obama’s ‘transgender’ school bathroom order. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
However, see also:
Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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[156] Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[157] Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms. Reuters. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[158] LaBarbera, Peter (February 22, 2018). Trump drops Obama’s ‘transgender’ school bathroom order. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[159] Mass, Warren (February 23, 2017). Trump Rescinds Transgender Bathroom and Locker-room Rules. The New American. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[160] Danilova, Maria; Gurman, Sadie (February 23, 2017). Trump administration lifts transgender bathroom guidance. Associated Press. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[161] Munro, Neil (February 23, 2018). Donald Trump Junks Obama Transgender Policy, But Does Not Oppose ‘Gender Identity’. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[32] Munro, Neil (February 21, 2017). Donald Trump Junks Barack Obama’s Pro-Transgender Policies. Breitbart. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
See also:
Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[163] Richardson, Bradford; Boyer, Dave (February 21, 2017). White House says transgender students are a states’ rights issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

[33] Multiple references:
Klukowski, Ken (February 12, 2017). Trump Administration Hits Pause on Transgender Lawsuit. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Chretien, Claire (February 13, 2018). Trump administration won’t pursue Obama transgender school bathrooms edict in court. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

Pestano, Andrew V. (February 13, 2017). Trump's DOJ withdraws Obama effort over transgender bathroom case. UPI. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

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Carter, Brandon (July 1, 2017). Trump breaks tradition, doesn't recognize LGBT Pride Month. The Hill. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end? OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Phuong, Zenny (June 14, 2017). Trump Broke Predecessor’s Tradition of Proclaiming LGBT Pride Month. CNS News. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

LaBarbera, Peter (June 2, 2017). Trump breaks with Obama tradition of designating June as ‘LGBT Pride Month’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Bump, Philip (June 27, 2017). Last year, June was National Pride Month. This year, it isn’t. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Stafford, Dylan (June 30, 2017). Trump WH declines to recognize LGBT Pride Month. CNN. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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[172] Groening, Chad; Butts, Charlie (June 6, 2017). 'Historical' run of LGBT Pride Month at an end? OneNewsNow. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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See also:
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Rodriguez, Katherine (April 18, 2018). Trump’s Re-Election Campaign Touts Food Stamp Usage Dropping by Nearly 600,000. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

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Mason, Ian (November 20, 2017). Rex Tillerson’s State Department Marks ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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Wasinger, Robert (April 1, 2018). Wasinger: Ben Carson’s Quiet but Effective Reforms. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 1, 2018.

Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
See also:
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See also:
Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 13, 2018.

Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare. The Hill. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

Ellis, Ryan (October 26, 2018). Trump is making Obamacare optional. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 26, 2018.

Hillyer, Quin (January 23, 2019). Trump deserves more credit for health policy improvements. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

Moran, Sean (February 9, 2019). Study: Trump’s Obamacare Reforms Will Save Americans $450 Billion. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 9, 2019.

Howell, Tom (February 8, 2019). WH economic council: Trump isn't 'sabotaging' Obamacare. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 8, 2019.

Weixel, Nathaniel (February 8, 2019). White House report: Administration not sabotaging ObamaCare. The Hill. Retrieved February 8, 2019.

Leonard, Kimberly (February 8, 2019). ‘Trumpcare’ plans are working. Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
Unable to repeal ObamaCare, the Trump Administration was able to stabilize it:
Howell, Tom (October 11, 2018). Obamacare enjoys surprising resurgence under Trump: 'This is by no means a celebration'. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
ObamaCare enrollments significantly declined in 2018, something some observers attributed to the Trump Administration's policies:
Persons, Sally (December 12, 2018). ObamaCare enrollment drops amid Trump attacks – but future of program unclear. Fox News. Retrieved December 12, 2018.

Mikelionis, Lukas (November 29, 2018). Obamacare's sign-ups drop amid Trump administration efforts, booming economy: report. Fox News. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

Demko, Paul (November 28, 2018). Trump may finally be undermining Obamacare. Politico. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

Hellmann, Jessie (December 12, 2018). ObamaCare sign-ups surge in final weeks but lag last year's numbers. The Hill. Retrieved December 12, 2018.

Howell, Tom (December 11, 2018). HealthCare.gov signups 500K behind last year's pace. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 12, 2018.

Moran, Sean (December 19, 2018). Obamacare Enrollment Down 300,000 Compared to 2018. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.

Howell, Tom (December 19, 2018). HealthCare.gov signups finish at 8.5 million -- down 300K. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 19, 2018.

Re, Gregg (December 19, 2018). ObamaCare, despite court ruling and claims of GOP sabotage, posts solid enrollment numbers. Fox News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
Regarding prices for short-term healthcare plans:
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[316] Moran, Sean (December 19, 2018). Obamacare Enrollment Down 300,000 Compared to 2018. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 19, 2018.

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[319] Moran, Sean (January 25, 2019). Study: Short-Term Health Plans 80 Percent Cheaper than Obamacare. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 25, 2019.

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Pear, Robert (July 23, 2018). How the Trump Administration Is Browbeating Big Pharma on Drug Prices. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Sticking it to Pharma—With Competition. The Wall Street Journal. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.

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[322] Sticking it to Pharma—With Competition. The Wall Street Journal. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.

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Starr, Penny (February 9, 2018). Budget Includes Win for Religious Liberty: FEMA Aid Available to Faith-Based Institutions. Breitbart News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (February 9, 2018). Churches to Get FEMA Disaster Relief Funding in Budget Bill Signed by Trump. The Christian Post. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Martin, Mark (February 10, 2018). No Longer 'No Room at the Inn': New Law Allows Houses of Worship Equal Access to Disaster Aid. CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Burke, Monica (February 14, 2018). Thanks to This Change, Houses of Worship Can Now Get Disaster Relief. The Daily Signal. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Miller, S.A. (February 11, 2018). Congress’ budget deal affirms church access to FEMA disaster aid. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law. Baptist Press. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. The Atlantic. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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[327] Smith, Samuel (February 9, 2018). Churches to Get FEMA Disaster Relief Funding in Budget Bill Signed by Trump. The Christian Post. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

[328] Martin, Mark (February 10, 2018). No Longer 'No Room at the Inn': New Law Allows Houses of Worship Equal Access to Disaster Aid. CBN News. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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[331] Strode, Tom (February 12, 2018). FEMA funds for disaster-stricken churches now law. Baptist Press. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

[332] Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. The Atlantic. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives'. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs. The New American. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

Hellmann, Jessie (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'right to try' drug bill. The Hill. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

Heretik, Jack (May 30, 2018). Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Into Law. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients. USA Today. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
See also:
Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[334] Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives'. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[335] Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[336] Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs. The New American. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

[337] Hellmann, Jessie (May 30, 2018). Trump signs 'right to try' drug bill. The Hill. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[338] Heretik, Jack (May 30, 2018). Trump Signs ‘Right to Try Act’ Into Law. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[339] Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients. USA Today. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[340] Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports. Fox News. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

[80] Multiple references:
Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Hellmann, Jessie (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bills banning drug pricing 'gag clauses'. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Kellum, Holly (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs Bills to Eliminate Pharmacy Gag Orders. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs. Associated Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Pear, Robert (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs New Laws Aimed at Drug Costs and Battles Democrats on Medicare. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[342] Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[343] Hellmann, Jessie (October 10, 2018). Trump signs bills banning drug pricing 'gag clauses'. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[344] Kellum, Holly (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs Bills to Eliminate Pharmacy Gag Orders. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[345] Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs. Associated Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[346] Pear, Robert (October 10, 2018). Trump Signs New Laws Aimed at Drug Costs and Battles Democrats on Medicare. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[81] Multiple references:
Hein, Alexandria (October 24, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan opioid bill aimed at curbing national crisis. Fox News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Howell, Tom (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping opioids bill, says effort will make 'big dent' in deadly crisis. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Kellum, Holly (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs $6 Billion Package of Bipartisan Opioid Bills. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Damron, Aryssa (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Bill Into Law to ‘Combat Drug Crisis’. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Hellmann, Jessie (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping bill aimed at tackling opioid crisis. The Hill. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen (October 24, 2018). Trump enacts anti-opioid abuse package in rare bipartisan step. Reuters. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

Trump signs bill to confront opioid crisis. Associated Press. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
See also:
Fritze, John; Jackson, David (October 24, 2018). What's included in the opioids bill signed by President Trump. USA Today. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[348] Hein, Alexandria (October 24, 2018). Trump signs bipartisan opioid bill aimed at curbing national crisis. Fox News. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[349] Howell, Tom (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping opioids bill, says effort will make 'big dent' in deadly crisis. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[350] Kellum, Holly (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs $6 Billion Package of Bipartisan Opioid Bills. The Epoch Times. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[351] Damron, Aryssa (October 24, 2018). Trump Signs Sweeping Bipartisan Opioid Bill Into Law to ‘Combat Drug Crisis’. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[352] Hellmann, Jessie (October 24, 2018). Trump signs sweeping bill aimed at tackling opioid crisis. The Hill. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[353] Abutaleb, Yasmeen (October 24, 2018). Trump enacts anti-opioid abuse package in rare bipartisan step. Reuters. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[354] Trump signs bill to confront opioid crisis. Associated Press. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

[355] Fritze, John; Jackson, David (October 24, 2018). What's included in the opioids bill signed by President Trump. USA Today. Retrieved October 25, 2018.

[82] Multiple references:
Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Crabtree, Susan (December 11, 2018). Trump Signs Bill Aimed at Assisting ISIS Genocide Victims in Iraq and Syria. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (December 13, 2018). Trump signs bill to aid ISIS genocide victims; Iraqi Christians ‘beginning to see a difference’. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Riechmann, Deb (December 11, 2018). Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria. Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
See also:
Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Chapman, Michael W. (December 11, 2018). Knights of Columbus Applaud Genocide Relief Law Signed by Trump. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

Perkins, Tony (December 12, 2018). Tony Perkins: Trump’s Signing of ‘Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act’ Was a Jubilant Moment. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[357] Klukowski, Ken (December 12, 2018). Donald Trump Signs Genocide Relief Act for Christians in Iraq and Syria. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[358] Crabtree, Susan (December 11, 2018). Trump Signs Bill Aimed at Assisting ISIS Genocide Victims in Iraq and Syria. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[359] Smith, Samuel (December 13, 2018). Trump signs bill to aid ISIS genocide victims; Iraqi Christians ‘beginning to see a difference’. The Christian Post. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[360] Riechmann, Deb (December 11, 2018). Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria. Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[361] Starr, Penny (December 12, 2018). Religious Liberty Advocates Praise Trump for Signing Genocide Law. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[362] Chapman, Michael W. (December 11, 2018). Knights of Columbus Applaud Genocide Relief Law Signed by Trump. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[363] Perkins, Tony (December 12, 2018). Tony Perkins: Trump’s Signing of ‘Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act’ Was a Jubilant Moment. CNS News. Retrieved December 13, 2018.

[83] Multiple references:
Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements. Reuters. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 12, 2018.

[365] Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

[366] Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

[367] Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements. Reuters. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

[368] Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 12, 2018.

[84] Rodriquez, Katherine (March 31, 2018). USDA Hires ‘Integrity Officer’ to Fight Fraud in Food Stamp Program. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 31, 2018.

[85] Multiple references:
Trump administration issues rule further watering down Obamacare. Reuters. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate. The Hill. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

Armour, Stephanie (April 9, 2018). Trump Administration Allows States to Narrow ACA Coverage. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Trump administration releases new ways for states to skirt Obamacare rules. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
Pro-life individuals also received an exemption from the individual mandate if the only plans available included abortion coverage:
Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
See also:
Vinik, Danny (April 13, 2018). 5 things Trump did this week while you weren't looking. Politico. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

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[372] Howell, Tom (April 9, 2018). Trump administration expands Obamacare penalty carve-outs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

[373] Sullivan, Peter (April 9, 2018). Trump officials create new exemptions to ObamaCare mandate. The Hill. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

[374] Armour, Stephanie (April 9, 2018). Trump Administration Allows States to Narrow ACA Coverage. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

[375] King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Trump administration releases new ways for states to skirt Obamacare rules. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

[376] King, Robert (April 9, 2018). Americans get more ways to avoid Obamacare penalty. Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

[377] Popik, Jennifer (April 13, 2018). Trump: Pro-lifers can avoid Obamacare penalty for 2018. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 15, 2018.

[378] Vinik, Danny (April 13, 2018). 5 things Trump did this week while you weren't looking. Politico. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

[86] Multiple references:
Samuels, Brett (April 10, 2018). Trump signs order calling for work requirements in welfare programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Boyer, Dave (April 10, 2018). Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Radnofsky, Louise (April 10, 2018). Trump Signs Executive Order for Revamp of Federal Aid Programs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Lehman, Charles Fain (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs EO to Emphasize Work Requirements for Welfare. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Arter, Melanie (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs Welfare Reform Executive Order. CNS News. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

Trump signs executive order pushing work for welfare. Breitbart News. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
See also:
Weixel, Nathaniel (April 14, 2018). Trump order targets wide swathe of public assistance programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

[380] Samuels, Brett (April 10, 2018). Trump signs order calling for work requirements in welfare programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[381] Boyer, Dave (April 10, 2018). Trump orders top-to-bottom review of welfare programs. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[382] Radnofsky, Louise (April 10, 2018). Trump Signs Executive Order for Revamp of Federal Aid Programs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[383] Lehman, Charles Fain (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs EO to Emphasize Work Requirements for Welfare. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[384] Arter, Melanie (April 11, 2018). Trump Signs Welfare Reform Executive Order. CNS News. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[385] Trump signs executive order pushing work for welfare. Breitbart News. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

[386] Weixel, Nathaniel (April 14, 2018). Trump order targets wide swathe of public assistance programs. The Hill. Retrieved April 14, 2018.

[87] Multiple references:
Howell, Tom (July 10, 2018). Trump administration announces further cuts to Obamacare 'navigator' program. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

Sullivan, Peter (July 10, 2018). Trump officials again slash funding for ObamaCare outreach groups. The Hill. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

Armour, Stephanie (July 10, 2018). Trump Administration Slashes Funds for ACA Outreach. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare. Reuters. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

Alltucker, Ken (July 10, 2018). Trump administration slashes funding for Obamacare outreach program. USA Today. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
See also:
King, Robert (October 26, 2018). Trump administration confirms it won't restore ad funding for Obamacare for 2019. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

[388] Howell, Tom (July 10, 2018). Trump administration announces further cuts to Obamacare 'navigator' program. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

[389] Sullivan, Peter (July 10, 2018). Trump officials again slash funding for ObamaCare outreach groups. The Hill. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

[390] Armour, Stephanie (July 10, 2018). Trump Administration Slashes Funds for ACA Outreach. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

[391] Trump administration cuts grants to help people get Obamacare. Reuters. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

[392] Alltucker, Ken (July 10, 2018). Trump administration slashes funding for Obamacare outreach program. USA Today. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

[393] King, Robert (October 26, 2018). Trump administration confirms it won't restore ad funding for Obamacare for 2019. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 27, 2018.

[88] Multiple references:
Howell, Tom (July 17, 2018). FDA pushes for more prescription drugs to be sold over-the-counter. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

Cone, Allen (July 17, 2018). FDA looks to make more prescription drugs available over the counter. UPI. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

Edney, Anna (July 17, 2018). U.S. to Make More Drugs Easily Available, Cutting Role Docs Play. Bloomberg. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

Johnson, Linda A. (July 17, 2018). FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs. Associated Press. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[395] Howell, Tom (July 17, 2018). FDA pushes for more prescription drugs to be sold over-the-counter. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[396] Cone, Allen (July 17, 2018). FDA looks to make more prescription drugs available over the counter. UPI. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[397] Edney, Anna (July 17, 2018). U.S. to Make More Drugs Easily Available, Cutting Role Docs Play. Bloomberg. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[398] Johnson, Linda A. (July 17, 2018). FDA plans to ease OTC approvals for some prescription drugs. Associated Press. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

[89] Multiple references:
Weixel, Nathaniel (August 7, 2018). Trump administration gives insurers power to lower Medicare drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

Edney, Anna (August 7, 2018). Trump Forces Pharma to Face More Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation. Bloomberg. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

LaVito, Angelica (August 7, 2018). Trump administration opens up more drugs covered by Medicare to price negotiations. CNBC. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

[400] Weixel, Nathaniel (August 7, 2018). Trump administration gives insurers power to lower Medicare drug prices. The Hill. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

[401] Edney, Anna (August 7, 2018). Trump Forces Pharma to Face More Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation. Bloomberg. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

[402] LaVito, Angelica (August 7, 2018). Trump administration opens up more drugs covered by Medicare to price negotiations. CNBC. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

[90] King, Robert (August 29, 2018). Trump administration moves to give Medicare drug plans more control over their offerings. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 30, 2018.

[91] Armour, Stephanie (October 4, 2018). Trump Administration to Step Up Oversight of Hospital Watchdogs. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 6, 2018.

[92] Multiple references:
Barrabi, Thomas (October 16, 2018). Drugmakers should reveal prices on TV, Trump administration says. Fox Business. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Howell, Tom (October 15, 2018). Big pharma says it will disclose more about drug costs. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Koons, Cynthia; Edney, Anna (October 15, 2018). U.S. to Require Prices on Drug Ads as Pharma Girds for a Fight. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Hellmann, Jessie; Weixel, Nathaniel (October 15, 2018). Trump administration plans to require drug companies to include prices in ads. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

Pear, Robert (October 15, 2018). Trump Rule Would Compel Drug Makers to Disclose Prices in TV Commercials. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
A conservative criticism of the decision:
Trump’s Drug Price Bust. The Wall Street Journal. October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

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[407] Howell, Tom (October 15, 2018). Big pharma says it will disclose more about drug costs. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[408] Koons, Cynthia; Edney, Anna (October 15, 2018). U.S. to Require Prices on Drug Ads as Pharma Girds for a Fight. Bloomberg. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[409] Hellmann, Jessie; Weixel, Nathaniel (October 15, 2018). Trump administration plans to require drug companies to include prices in ads. The Hill. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

[410] Pear, Robert (October 15, 2018). Trump Rule Would Compel Drug Makers to Disclose Prices in TV Commercials. The New York Times. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

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[93] Multiple references:
Hackmann, Michelle (October 22, 2018). States Are Cleared to Allow Less-Comprehensive Health Plans. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

Howell, Tom (October 22, 2018). Trump admin. loosens up Obamacare waiver rules. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on ObamaCare waivers. The Hill. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections. The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 1, 2018.

[413] Hackmann, Michelle (October 22, 2018). States Are Cleared to Allow Less-Comprehensive Health Plans. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

[414] Howell, Tom (October 22, 2018). Trump admin. loosens up Obamacare waiver rules. The Washington Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

[415] Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on ObamaCare waivers. The Hill. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

[416] King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits. Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

[417] Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections. The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

[418] Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 1, 2018.

[94] Multiple references:
Leonard, Kimberly (October 23, 2019). Trump administration launches program for moms, babies with opioid withdrawal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Timsit, Annabelle (October 25, 2018). The US government is finally stepping in to help the babies of the opioid epidemic. Quartz. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

Bernstein, Lenny (October 23, 2018). Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

[420] Leonard, Kimberly (October 23, 2019). Trump administration launches program for moms, babies with opioid withdrawal. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

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[422] Bernstein, Lenny (October 23, 2018). Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2019.

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Weixel, Nathaniel (November 13, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on mental health treatment. The Hill. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (November 13, 2018). More leeway for states to expand inpatient mental health. Associated Press. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

Owens, Caitlin (November 14, 2018). Medicaid expanding mental health coverage. Axios. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[424] Weixel, Nathaniel (November 13, 2018). Trump administration loosens restrictions on mental health treatment. The Hill. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[425] Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (November 13, 2018). More leeway for states to expand inpatient mental health. Associated Press. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[426] Owens, Caitlin (November 14, 2018). Medicaid expanding mental health coverage. Axios. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

[96] Multiple references:
Armour, Stephanie (November 29, 2018). Trump Administration Details Health-Law Waivers for States. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

Howell, Tom (November 29, 2018). Trump outlines ways states can duck Obamacare's strictures. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

Weixel, Nathaniel (November 29, 2018). Trump administration allows states to loosen ObamaCare coverage requirements. The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

Leonard, Kimberly (November 29, 2018). Trump administration gives states options for retooling Obamacare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

Pear, Robert; Goodnough, Abby (November 29, 2018). Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare. The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

Goldstein, Amy (November 29, 2018). New insurance guidelines would undermine rules of the Affordable Care Act. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[428] Armour, Stephanie (November 29, 2018). Trump Administration Details Health-Law Waivers for States. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[429] Howell, Tom (November 29, 2018). Trump outlines ways states can duck Obamacare's strictures. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[430] Weixel, Nathaniel (November 29, 2018). Trump administration allows states to loosen ObamaCare coverage requirements. The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[431] Leonard, Kimberly (November 29, 2018). Trump administration gives states options for retooling Obamacare. Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[432] Pear, Robert; Goodnough, Abby (November 29, 2018). Federal Subsidies Could Expand to Health Programs That Violate Obamacare. The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[433] Goldstein, Amy (November 29, 2018). New insurance guidelines would undermine rules of the Affordable Care Act. The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

[97] Multiple references:
Rodriguez, Katherine (December 20, 2018). Trump Administration Tightens Use of SNAP Work Requirement Waivers. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Shaw, Adam (December 20, 2018). Trump administration moves to tighten food stamp rules. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Boyer, Dave (December 20, 2018). Trump to tighten work rules on food stamps after Congress punts on issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Wise, Justin (December 20, 2018). Trump administration eyes tighter food stamp restrictions. The Hill. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Trump's food stamp proposal would add work requirements in some states. CBS News. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Svab, Petr (December 22, 2018). Trump to Curtail Waivers on Food Stamp Work Requirements. The Epoch Times. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
See also:
Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (December 20, 2018). Trump administration tackles SNAP benefits: What are the proposed rule changes for food stamps? Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Dedaj, Paulina (December 20, 2018). Trump signs $867 billion farm bill, tightening rules for food stamp recipients. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

Perdue, Sonnie (December 20, 2018). New SNAP rules encourage productivity instead of poverty: Sonny Perdue. USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[435] Rodriguez, Katherine (December 20, 2018). Trump Administration Tightens Use of SNAP Work Requirement Waivers. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[436] Shaw, Adam (December 20, 2018). Trump administration moves to tighten food stamp rules. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[437] Boyer, Dave (December 20, 2018). Trump to tighten work rules on food stamps after Congress punts on issue. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[438] Wise, Justin (December 20, 2018). Trump administration eyes tighter food stamp restrictions. The Hill. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[439] Trump's food stamp proposal would add work requirements in some states. CBS News. December 20, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[440] Svab, Petr (December 22, 2018). Trump to Curtail Waivers on Food Stamp Work Requirements. The Epoch Times. Retrieved February 13, 2019.

[441] Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (December 20, 2018). Trump administration tackles SNAP benefits: What are the proposed rule changes for food stamps? Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[442] Dedaj, Paulina (December 20, 2018). Trump signs $867 billion farm bill, tightening rules for food stamp recipients. Fox News. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[443] Perdue, Sonnie (December 20, 2018). New SNAP rules encourage productivity instead of poverty: Sonny Perdue. USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2018.

[98] Multiple references:
McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion. Fox News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2018). Trump admin creates office to ‘protect’ doctors’ consciences who refuse to do abortion. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Starr, Penny (January 18, 2018). HHS Unveils Conscience and Religious Freedom Division: ‘We’re Open for Business’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

King, Robert (January 18, 2018). Trump administration creates religious liberty division to allow doctors to opt out of abortions, transgender surgeries. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

O'Donnell, Jayne (January 18, 2018). New federal office to protect consciences, religious objections of health care professionals. USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Clarke, Toni (January 18, 2018). U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'. Reuters. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

Armour, Stephanie; Radnofsky, Louise (January 18, 2018). Trump to Let Health Practitioners Skip Procedures on Religious Grounds. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (January 18, 2018). New Trump office would protect conscience rights of doctors. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved June 4, 2018.
See also:
Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

[445] McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion. Fox News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[446] Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[447] Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[448] Bourne, Lisa (January 18, 2018). Trump admin creates office to ‘protect’ doctors’ consciences who refuse to do abortion. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[449] Starr, Penny (January 18, 2018). HHS Unveils Conscience and Religious Freedom Division: ‘We’re Open for Business’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[450] King, Robert (January 18, 2018). Trump administration creates religious liberty division to allow doctors to opt out of abortions, transgender surgeries. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[451] O'Donnell, Jayne (January 18, 2018). New federal office to protect consciences, religious objections of health care professionals. USA Today. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[452] Clarke, Toni (January 18, 2018). U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'. Reuters. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

[453] Armour, Stephanie; Radnofsky, Louise (January 18, 2018). Trump to Let Health Practitioners Skip Procedures on Religious Grounds. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

[454] Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (January 18, 2018). New Trump office would protect conscience rights of doctors. The Washington Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved June 4, 2018.

[455] Hellmann, Jessie (February 20, 2018). New HHS office that enforces health workers' religious rights received 300 complaints in a month. The Hill. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

[99] Multiple references:
Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection. Reuters. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

[457] Howell, Tom (January 19, 2018). HHS announces pro-life moves amid March for Life. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

[458] Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Humer, Caroline (January 19, 2018). U.S. health agency revokes Obama-era Planned Parenthood protection. Reuters. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

[459] Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Cha, Ariana Eunjung; Eilperin, Juliet (January 19, 2018). HHS releases new rule on health workers' religious, moral objections. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 20, 2018.

[100] Multiple references:
Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

Attorney General Adds Religious Liberty Update to U.S. Attorneys’ Manual Protecting Our First Freedom. American Center for Law & Justice. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[461] Sasser, Hiram S. (February 21, 2018). US attorney manual update signals hope for religious liberty. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[462] Attorney General Adds Religious Liberty Update to U.S. Attorneys’ Manual Protecting Our First Freedom. American Center for Law & Justice. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[101] Multiple references:
Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

Quinn, Mattie (February 26, 2018). Months Late, Trump Administration Changes Family Planning Program's Priorities. Governing. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants. Townhall. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

Haberkorn, Jennifer (February 23, 2018). Trump's family planning grants emphasize abstinence, other conservative priorities. Politico. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

Hackman, Michelle (February 23, 2018). Trump’s Family-Planning Program to Prioritize Faith-Based Clinics. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[464] Berry, Susan (February 23, 2018). Trump Administration Announces $260 Million in Family Planning Grants to Programs that Do Not Perform Abortions. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[465] Quinn, Mattie (February 26, 2018). Months Late, Trump Administration Changes Family Planning Program's Priorities. Governing. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[466] Brown, Lauretta (February 26, 2018). Trump Admin Rolls Out New Priorities for Title X Family Planning Grants. Townhall. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[467] Haberkorn, Jennifer (February 23, 2018). Trump's family planning grants emphasize abstinence, other conservative priorities. Politico. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[468] Hackman, Michelle (February 23, 2018). Trump’s Family-Planning Program to Prioritize Faith-Based Clinics. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[102] Multiple references:
Radnofsky, Louise (May 3, 2018). Trump Proclaims Support for Religious Liberty. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Bohon, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump Takes Lead on National Day of Prayer. The New American. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
See also:
Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018 -- National Day of Prayer, 2018. Federal Register. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

[470] Radnofsky, Louise (May 3, 2018). Trump Proclaims Support for Religious Liberty. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[471] Bohon, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump Takes Lead on National Day of Prayer. The New American. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[472] Moons, Michelle (May 3, 2018). President Trump Hosts National Day of Prayer: ‘We Condemn All Crimes Against People of Faith’. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[473] Proclamation 9741 of May 3, 2018 -- National Day of Prayer, 2018. Federal Register. May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

[103] Multiple references:
Freiburger, Calvin (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Boyer, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House. Washington Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). 'I Will Always Protect Religious Liberty': What's Inside President Trump's New Executive Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Korte, Gregory (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order giving more freedom to federally funded religious groups. USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 3, 2018). Trump Signs Order to Protect Religious Freedom From Government Overreach. The Epoch Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Tillett, Emily (May 3, 2018). Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative. CBS News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). President sets up White House faith initiative. WND. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
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Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives. Deseret News. Retrieved May 7, 2018.

[475] Freiburger, Calvin (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[476] Boyer, Dave (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order establishing faith-based office at White House. Washington Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[477] Gill, Benjamin; Kennedy, Ben (May 3, 2018). 'I Will Always Protect Religious Liberty': What's Inside President Trump's New Executive Order. CBN News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[478] Korte, Gregory (May 3, 2018). Trump signs executive order giving more freedom to federally funded religious groups. USA Today. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[479] Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 3, 2018). Trump Signs Order to Protect Religious Freedom From Government Overreach. The Epoch Times. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[480] Tillett, Emily (May 3, 2018). Trump signs order to protect religious freedom, establishes new White House faith initiative. CBS News. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[481] Unruh, Bob (May 3, 2018). President sets up White House faith initiative. WND. Retrieved May 3, 2018.

[482] Dallas, Kelsey (May 5, 2018). 'Nothing is more powerful than God': A look at President Donald Trump's new faith-based initiatives. Deseret News. Retrieved May 7, 2018.

[104] Multiple references:
Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

Richardson, Valerie (May 10, 2018). DeVos moves to roll back regulations on federal aid to religious colleges. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

Smith, Samuel (May 10, 2018). Trump Admin. to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections for Christian Colleges. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

Green, Erica L. (May 9, 2018). DeVos Moves to Loosen Restrictions on Federal Aid to Religious Colleges. The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[484] Jacqueline, Thomsen (May 9, 2018). Education Dept to relax rules restricting faith-based institutions from getting federal aid. The Hill. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[485] Richardson, Valerie (May 10, 2018). DeVos moves to roll back regulations on federal aid to religious colleges. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[486] Smith, Samuel (May 10, 2018). Trump Admin. to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections for Christian Colleges. The Christian Post. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[487] Green, Erica L. (May 9, 2018). DeVos Moves to Loosen Restrictions on Federal Aid to Religious Colleges. The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

[105] Multiple references:
Lynch, Sarah N. (June 13, 2018). U.S. Justice Dept targets discrimination against houses of worship. Reuters. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination. CBN News. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

Samuels, Brett (June 13, 2018). Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination. The Hill. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

Quinn, Melissa (June 13, 2018). DOJ moves to prevent discrimination against houses of worship. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship! WND. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[489] Lynch, Sarah N. (June 13, 2018). U.S. Justice Dept targets discrimination against houses of worship. Reuters. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[490] Jones, Emily (June 13, 2018). New DOJ Initiative Protects Churches Against Zoning Discrimination. CBN News. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[491] Samuels, Brett (June 13, 2018). Sessions moves to protect houses of worship from discrimination. The Hill. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[492] Quinn, Melissa (June 13, 2018). DOJ moves to prevent discrimination against houses of worship. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[493] Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship! WND. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

[106] Multiple references:
Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says. Fox News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). Religious Freedom forum draws attention to persecution, false imprisonment and re-education camps. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Mora, Edwin (July 25, 2018). U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Rosales, Erik (July 24, 2018). Ministerial Summit For Religious Freedom Brings Countries Together. CBN News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Crabtree, Susan (July 24, 2018). Brownback: We Must Stomp Out Religious Persecution Around the World. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
See also:
Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). State Department: ‘Civil Society’ Is ‘First Line of Defense’ for Religious Freedom. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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-*Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/tax-bill-strikes-major-blow-to-obamacare-will-it-survive.html Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
+*Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/tax-bill-strikes-major-blow-to-obamacare-will-it-survive.html Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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 *Nolte, John (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/nolte-obamacare-mandate-repeal-important-civil-rights-victory-years/ Nolte: Obamacare Mandate Repeal Is the Most Important Civil Rights Victory in Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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 ===Executive actions, 2017===
 The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to healthcare and welfare:
-*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>
+*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>
 *August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore [[work requirements]] for the poor in order to receive welfare.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/30/donald-trump-ends-obama-effort-to-waive-work-requirements-for-welfare/ Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
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 *Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/trump-executive-order-expand-health-care-options/ Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
 *Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-health-care-law-changes/4067429.html Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
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 *Moran, Sean (November 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/02/winning-land-o-lakes-offers-health-plans-nearly-50-cheaper-than-obamacare/ Winning: Land O’ Lakes Offers Health Plans Nearly 50% Cheaper than Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> The Labor Department finalized the rule resulting from this order in June 2018,<ref name="Association2018"/> and on August 1, 2018, the HHS released a rule resulting from the order to give Americans greater access to short-term non-Obamacare plans.<ref name="ShortTerm2018"/> On October 22, 2018, the Trump Administration released the third rule resulting from the order.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare"/>
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 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-stop-paying-cost-sharing-subsidies/4068691.html Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
 *Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/white-house-end-obamacare-subsidies-health-insuran/ Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trumps-obamacare-subsidy-cutoff-triggers-political-war.html Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trumps-obamacare-subsidy-cutoff-triggers-political-war.html Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
 *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/white-house-says-it-cant-lawfully-pay-obamacare-subsidies-idUSKBN1CH24C White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies]. ''Reuters''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>
 *October 26, 2017—President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.<ref>Multiple references:
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 * Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
 * Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/4/donald-trump-signs-religious-freedom-order-give-ch/ Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
-* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:
+* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:
-* French, David (May 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
+* French, David (May 4, 2017). [https://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
 * Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to the [[Family Research Council]] nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.<ref name="FRC2018Report"/>
 *October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:
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 *Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-contraception-mandate/ Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
 *Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rescinds-obamacares-hhs-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
-*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
+*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
 *Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-undermines-u-s-birth-control-coverage-requirement-idUSKBN1CB1XZ Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
 *Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/admin-announces-relief-contraceptive-mandate-religious-objectors/ Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty">Multiple references:
 *Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-doj-hhs-issue-major-religious-liberty-and-pro-life-protections/ Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
-*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.<ref name="Mandate2018"/>
+*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.<ref name="Mandate2018"/>
 *October 6, 2017—The Department of Justice issued several memos directing how federal agencies should interpret religious freedom, directing the DOJ to vet proposed regulations for any potential impact on religious freedom, and ordering the IRS not to enforce the [[Johnson Amendment]].<ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty"/><ref>Multiple references:
 *Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/doj-lays-out-guidelines-religious-liberties/ DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
 *Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2017/october/justice-department-announces-strong-defense-for-religious-freedom Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
-*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/06/trump-religious-objection-order-upends-lgbt-protections.html AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
+*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/06/trump-religious-objection-order-upends-lgbt-protections.html AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
 *Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/06/jeff-sessions-religious-freedom-directive-could-threaten-lgbt-workplace-protections/739704001/ AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
 *Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-06/u-s-issues-religious-freedom-memo-giving-leeway-in-who-to-hire U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
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 *Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/20/five-ways-trump-wiped-obama-off-white-house-website/96850660/ 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>
 *February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-[[transgender]] guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to [[Title IX]].<ref>Multiple references:
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
 *Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/22/transgender-bathroom-directive-lifted-trump-admini/ Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
 *Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lgbt/trump-revokes-obama-guidelines-on-transgender-bathrooms-idUSKBN161243 Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
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 *June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit [[transgender]] people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.<ref name="TransMilDelay">Multiple references:
 *Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/transgender-military-voters-support-delaying-recruitment/ Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/30/pentagon-delays-enlistment-transgender-recruits.html Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/30/pentagon-delays-enlistment-transgender-recruits.html Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
 *Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-mattis-delays-plan-for-transgender-enlistment-in-military/article/2627614 Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
 *Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/1/james-mattis-delays-transgender-military-services-/ Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military.<ref>Multiple references:
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 *Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/donald-trump-says-transgender-troops-will-not-serv/ Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
 *Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343847-trump-calls-for-ban-on-transgender-individuals-in-military Trump to ban transgender people from all military service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
-*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
+*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
 *Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-bans-transgender-people-from-military/3959644.html Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
 The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:
 *Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/30/donald-trumps-transgender-troop-ban-cheers-social-/ Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump formally signed an order banning transgenders from joining the military on August 25, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-formally-erases-obamas-pro-transgender-military-rules/ Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 *Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/donald-trump-signs-ban-transgenders-serving-milita/ Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-mattis-in-indefinitely-ban-transgender-rescuits/4001356.html Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits]. ''Voice of America''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 *Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-transgender-idUSKCN1B52T8 Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
 However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:
-*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
+*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/mattis-says-transgender-members-in-us-military-may-serve-until-study-completed-/4006416.html Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
 *Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/general-mattis-freezes-trump-transgender-policy-pending-further-review/ Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.<ref name="Transgender2018"/>
 *October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."<ref>Multiple references:
 *[https://www.voanews.com/a/sessions-says-workplace-discrimination-laws-do-not-protect-transgenders/4058493.html Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders]. ''Voice of America''. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
-*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
+*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
 *Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/jeff-sessions-rolls-back-obama-era-work-protection/ Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
 *Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
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 *Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values-trumps-history-making-values-voters-speech 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
 *Shelbourne, Mallory (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355096-trump-to-become-first-sitting-president-to-address-values-voter Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God']. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> in which he voiced strong support for [[Social conservatism|social conservative]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:
+*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God']. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> in which he voiced strong support for [[Social conservatism|social conservative]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/donald-trump-touts-moves-protect-religious-freedom/ Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
 *Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355303-trump-were-saying-merry-christmas-again Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
+*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
 *Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/donald-trump-we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
-*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
+*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.
 *Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/10/13/trump-promises-to-end-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
 *Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355314-trump-gets-heros-welcome-at-christian-summit Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2017.</ref>
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 *Rodriguez, Katherine (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/23/nearly-1-5-million-fewer-americans-food-stamps-trump/ Nearly 1.5 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in September 2017 that the number of people using food stamps had declined each month of Trump's presidency to that point.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/18/food-stamp-usage-has-fallen-every-month-of-trump-presidency/ Food Stamp Usage Has Fallen Every Month of Trump Presidency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2017.</ref> By the end of Fiscal Year 2017, the number of people on food stamps had dropped by over 2 million,<ref>Multiple references:
 *Rodriguez, Katherine (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/06/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-2-million-trump/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 2 Million Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
-*Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/05/food-stamp-recipients-down-2m-under-trump-usda-figures-show.html Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
+*Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/05/food-stamp-recipients-down-2m-under-trump-usda-figures-show.html Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
 For data at the end of the calendar year 2017:
 *Rodriguez, Katherine (March 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/15/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-since-trumps-inauguration/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump’s Inauguration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> and the number fell to 2.2 million fewer in Trump's first full year in office.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/10/2-2-million-fewer-people-food-stamps-trump/ 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> In FY 2017, the federal government spent the lowest amount of money on the food stamp program in seven years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/food-stamp-hit-seven-year-low/ Food Stamp Program Costs Hit Seven-Year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> Between October and November 2017, four million people stopped using food stamps,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (February 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/07/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-4-million-one-month/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by Four Million in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> and in December 2017, it dropped by over 500,000.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/15/food-stamp-usage-drops-half-million-single-month/ Food Stamp Usage Drops over Half-Million in a Single Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.<br>See also:
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 Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:
-*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>
+*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>
 *It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of [[Transgender activism|transgender ideology]] into public schools.<ref>Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-administration-investigate-school-personnel-fail-use-trans-students-preferred-pronouns/ Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>
 *Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,<ref name="RRgains"/> some conservatives, citing numerous examples in Trump's presidency, argued that President Trump had not taken as strong a stance in favor of religious liberty and social conservatism as expected.<ref>Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-evidence-trump-fails-on-gay-trans-religious-liberty-issues The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.<br>See also:
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 *Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/19/trumps-hud-people-share-stories-escaping-poverty-public-housing/ Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
 See also:
-*Starr, Penny (January 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/26/hud-providing-2-billion-in-grants-to-help-homeless-across-u-s/ HUD Providing $2 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless Across U.S.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/10/obamacare-double-whammy-two-big-trump-changes-could-spur-insurance-exchange-exodus.html ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.<br>See also:
+*Starr, Penny (January 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/26/hud-providing-2-billion-in-grants-to-help-homeless-across-u-s/ HUD Providing $2 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless Across U.S.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/10/obamacare-double-whammy-two-big-trump-changes-could-spur-insurance-exchange-exodus.html ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.<br>See also:
 *Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/trump-administrations-healthcare-reforms-are-a-victory-for-working-americans Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
 *Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/402858-the-trump-administration-is-saving-millions-of-americans-from-obamacare The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
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 *Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>
 *May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the [[Right to Try Act]] of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the [[Food and Drug Administration]].<ref>Multiple references:
-*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
+*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
 *Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-law-terminally-ill/ Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
 *Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29173-trump-signs-law-letting-terminally-ill-patients-try-experimental-drugs Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
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 *Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-try-experimental-drugs-terminal-patients/655954002/ President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
 See also:
-*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>
+*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>
 *October 10, 2018—President Trump signed two bills into law, both of them banning "gag clauses" that disallow pharmacists from telling patients that they can pay less for prescriptions by not using their insurance.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/10/donald-trump-signs-bipartisan-bills-boost-drug-pri/ Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
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 *January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/trump-allows-states-implement-work-requirements-medicaid/ Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
-*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
+*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
 *Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-medicaid/trump-administration-to-let-states-adopt-medicaid-work-requirements-idUSKBN1F01AH Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
 *Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/11/trump-admin-offers-roadmap-medicaid-work-requireme/ Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>
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 *King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-allow-more-cheaper-obamacare-plans-with-fewer-benefits Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
 *Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/us/politics/trump-obamacare-preexisting-conditions.html Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
-*Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-health-plans-20181022-story.html Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>
+*Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-health-plans-20181022-story.html Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>
 *October 22, 2018—The Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow employers contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, reversing an Obama-era regulation.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare">Multiple references:
 *Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412640-trump-administration-to-overhaul-employer-insurance Trump administration plans to revamp employer-based health care]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
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 The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
 *January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18">Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-workers-new-advocate-sees-objection-to-abortion-as-a-civil-right-1523611801 Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:
-*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
+*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
 *Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/18/hhs-launches-office-enforce-religious-freedom-laws/ HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
 *Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-administration-forms-new-office-protect-religious-rights-medical-providers-oppose-abortion/ Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
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 *Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/06/feds-begin-project-to-protect-worship/ Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship!] ''WND''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref>
 *July 24–26, 2018—The State Department hosted the first-ever U.S. government summit on religious freedom.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/24/religious-freedom-is-right-given-by-god-state-department-official-says.html Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
+*Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/24/religious-freedom-is-right-given-by-god-state-department-official-says.html Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
 *Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/24/religious-freedom-under-attack-sam-brownback-says-/ Religious Freedom forum draws attention to persecution, false imprisonment and re-education camps]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
 *Mora, Edwin (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/25/u-s-convenes-world-faith-leaders-first-ministerial-religious-freedom/ U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
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 *Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/25/mulvaney-obama-discourage-christian-values/ Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
 *Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-vows-to-stop-punishing-countries-that-oppose-homosexuality-lgbt Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
-*Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/26/pence-says-summit-is-just-beginning-religious-freedom.html Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
+*Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/26/pence-says-summit-is-just-beginning-religious-freedom.html Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
 *Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/watch-religious-freedom-ambassador-sam-brownback-faith-is-a-good-thing/ Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
 *Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-religious-freedom-trump-keeps-his-word On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.<ref>Multiple references:
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 *Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/what-does-state-departments-potomac-declaration-say-and-do-226441/ What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do?] ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
 *Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pompeo-releases-declaration-calling-governments-uphold-religious-freedom/ Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
-*[http://www.oann.com/u-s-fighting-back-against-religious-persecution/ U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution]. ''One America News Network''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
+*[https://www.oann.com/u-s-fighting-back-against-religious-persecution/ U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution]. ''One America News Network''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
 *Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pence-and-pompeo-say-religious-liberty-top-us-priority_2605355.html Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
 On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:
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 *Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/report-trump-administration-dismissed-15-19-transgender-student-complaints-past-year/ Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref>
 *March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."<ref name="Transgender2018">Multiple references:
-*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
+*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 *Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/03/23/trump-pentagon-rejects-obama-transgender-ideology/ Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
 *Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-reinstates-broad-ban-transgender-troops/ Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
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 *Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/exclusive-carson-lefts-propaganda-on-housing-reforms-is-garbage-people-wont-be-thrown-out/ Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>
 *July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted [[affirmative action]] in colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:
-*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
+*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
 *Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/trump-administration-pushes-colleges-drop-race-adm/ Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
 *Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/july-4-trump-moves-to-end-racial-discrimination-by-colleges/ July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
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 *August 30, 2018—The DOJ filed a "Statement of Interest" supporting ethnically-Asian students in their lawsuit against [[Harvard University]] that alleged that the school discriminated against them in the admissions process because of their ethnicity.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Mason, Ian (August 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/31/jeff-sessions-backs-asian-students-in-landmark-harvard-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/ Jeff Sessions Backs Asian Students in Landmark Harvard Racial Discrimination Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
-*Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/30/doj-sides-with-asian-american-students-alleging-discrimination-at-harvard.html DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
+*Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/30/doj-sides-with-asian-american-students-alleging-discrimination-at-harvard.html DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
 *Mordock, Jeff (August 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/30/justice-department-says-harvard-illegally-discrimi/ Justice Department says Harvard illegally discriminated against Asian-Americans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
 *Wheeler, Lydia (August 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/404341-doj-says-harvard-hurts-asian-americans-with-race-based-admissions DOJ backs lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-Americans in Harvard admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
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 ===Appointments, 2018===
 *On January 24, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed – with Vice President [[Mike Pence]] casting a tie-breaking vote – social conservative [[Sam Brownback]] to be the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.<ref>Multiple references:
-*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
+*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/january/pence-called-to-senate-floor-to-save-brownback-rsquo-s-nomination-to-religious-freedom-post Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
 *Shellnutt, Kate (January 24, 2018). [https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/sam-brownback-is-ambassador-international-religious-freedom.html Sam Brownback Finally Confirmed as America’s Religious Freedom Ambassador]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
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 *The number of Americans on food stamps fell by 1.3 million between December 2017 and February 2018.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-two-months/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 1.3 Million in Two Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.<br>See also:
 *Rodriguez, Katherine (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/12/food-stamp-usage-declines-eight-straight-months/ Food Stamp Usage Declines for Eight Straight Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
-*Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/09/13/trump-vs-poverty-food-stamps-usage-drops-8-mos-in-a-row Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:
+*Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/09/13/trump-vs-poverty-food-stamps-usage-drops-8-mos-in-a-row Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:
 *Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29579-food-stamp-use-way-down Food Stamp Use Way Down]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
 *Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-19/food-stamp-use-still-above-recession-era-despite-u-s-job-gains Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> By May 2018, 2.8 million Americans had stopped using food stamps since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/05/2-8-million-people-drop-food-stamps-trump/ 2.8 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to the lowest level since November 2009,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/08/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-november-2009/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level Since November 2009]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> and participation continued to fall.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/11/food-stamp-participation-reaches-lowest-level-nearly-decade/ Food Stamp Participation Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2018.</ref> Between February 2017 and September 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell by 3.5 million,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/3-5-million-people-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 3.5 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.<br>By December 2018:
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 *May 11, 2018—President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices, which he did while criticizing the drug industry and foreign governments for its practices that hurt American citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
 *Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/donald-trump-vows-to-tackle-drug-lobby-to-reduce-prescription-drug-costs/ Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
-*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
+*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
 *Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/11/trump-vows-end-rip-offs-pharmacy-counter/ Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
 *Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/387310-trump-unveils-plan-to-lower-drug-prices Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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