Timeline of the second Trump presidency (2025 Q4)

The following is a timeline of the second presidency of Donald Trump during the fourth and last quarter of 2025, from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. To navigate between quarters, see timeline of the Donald Trump presidencies.

Timeline

October 2025

Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Wednesday, October 1	A government shutdown begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT following the failure of Congress and President Trump to reach a compromise on a spending bill. [1] The Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is allowed to stay in her position until legal arguments in January 2026. [2] Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced the freezing of $18 billion in NYC infrastructure projects. [3] Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance brief members of the media.	Press Secretary Leavitt and Vice President Vance brief members of the media.
Thursday, October 2
Friday, October 3
Saturday, October 4
Sunday, October 5

See also

• First 100 days of the second Trump presidency  – Period from January to April 2025
• List of executive actions by Donald Trump
• Lists of presidential trips made by Donald Trump (international trips)
• Second presidential transition of Donald Trump  – Transfer of presidential power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump
• Timeline of the 2024 United States presidential election

References

1. Gomez, Justin (October 1, 2025). "The US government has shut down. Here's what to know". ABC News. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
2. Mangan, Dan (October 1, 2025). "Supreme Court lets Fed Governor Lisa Cook keep job pending oral argument in January". CNBC. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
3. Mangan, Dan (October 1, 2025). "Trump administration freezes $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects, Vought says". CNBC. Retrieved October 1, 2025.

U.S. presidential administration timelines
Preceded by Second Trump presidency (2025 Q3)	Second Trump presidency (2025 Q4)	Succeeded by Second Trump presidency (2026 Q1)