Press Secretary Leavitt and Vice President Vance brief members of the media.
Thursday, October 2
President Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social where Russell Vought is depicted as the grim reaper stating he was "...the reaper. He wields the pen, the funds and the brain."[5]
Department of Education workers allege that their out of office messages were forcibly changed to blame Democrats for the shutdown.[6]
Friday, October 3
President Trump announced that Hamas had until October 5 at 6 p.m. EDT to decide on offered ceasefire deal or the group would be quickly extinguished.[7]
Hamas says it has agreed to some of the plans proposed by President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war, including the release of hostages and handing over administration of the enclave.[8]
President Trump delivers remarks on Hamas' agreement to his proposed plan to end the war.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs a lethal strike on a narco-trafficking vessel affiliated with designated terrorist organizations.
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Wednesday, October 8
In a Truth Social post, President Trump called for the jailing of Illinois officials for "failing to protect ICE officers".[24]
President Trump announces that his deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had been reached and that the remaining hostages would be released.[25]
President Trump, members of his administration, independent journalists, and online commentators participated in a round table against ANTIFA.[26]
The Interior Department canceled the Esmerelda 7 project, which would have developed one of the worlds largest solar power projects.[27]
President Trump participates in a roundtable on ANTIFA.
Thursday, October 9
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the White House.[28]
Hamas and Israel sign President Trump's ceasefire deal.[29]
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted in Virginia by President Trumps Justice Department, as Trump has continued to call for her to be prosecuted.[30]
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion bailout for Argentina which included a currency swap.[31][32]
President Trump and Finnish President Alexander StubbPresident Trump holds a cabinet meeting.
Friday, October 10
First Lady Melania Trump announces that 8 children displaced during the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families following talks with Putin.[33]
President Trump announces the second agreement with pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, to bring American drug prices in line with the lowest paid by other developed nations.[34]
President Trump directed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to use all available funds to pay the US military during the shutdown in a Truth Social post.[38]
In a Truth Social post, President Trump displayed a rendering of a potential triumphal arch to be built in the capitol opposite the Lincoln Memorial.[40]
Sunday, October 12
Vice President Vance indicated that President Trump was seriously considering invoking the Insurrection Act due to reportedly out of control crime in U.S cities.[41]
Through a Truth Social post, President Trump alleged that President Biden had placed FBI agents in the crowd of the January 6th Capitol attack.[42]
President Trump announced Dan Scavino as Head of Personnel.[43]
President Trump delivers remarks to the Knesset.President Trump delivers remarks to world leaders.President Trump participates in a Middle East peace ceremony.
Tuesday, October 14
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.[32]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new rules for press outlets and demanded that the outlets sign or turn in their press badges. Per the new policy outlets could not use or obtain any unauthorized material even if it was unclassified.[48]
Former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury, and is the third critic of President Trump facing criminal charges in a few weeks.[49]
President Donald Trump posthumously awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wednesday, October 15
After the issuing of new press rules from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, all press outlets, excluding OANN rejected to agree to the new rules and turned in their press badges.[50]
Vice President Vance responded to concerns about the young Republican group chat leaks stating that it was "what kids do" and that he did not want to ruin lives over it.[51]
A federal judge issued a restraining order against the Trump administration to stop them from firing workers during the ongoing shutdown.[52]
Thursday, October 16
President Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone.[53]
About 2,600 No King's protests were planned in opposition against the Trump administration across the country.[61]
In response to the No King's protest President Trump posted an AI video of him in a fighter jet dropping fecal matter on protestors.[62]
Vice President Vance delivers remarks at the 250th anniversary for the United States Marine Corps.
Sunday, October 19
President Trump announces that the United States will decrease aid to Colombia and enact tariffs if it does not stop drug production.[63]
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Monday, October 20
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, resulting in a critical minerals deal between the two countries.[64]
President Trump participates in a bilateral lunch with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Tuesday, October 21
Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha visit Israel in effort to strengthen the Gaza Peace Plan and ceasefire.[67]
Paul Ingrassia, withdrew from consideration to lead the Office of Special Counsel after offensive text messages were made public. Ingrassia had been nominated by President Trump.[68]
The state of Arizona sued Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to force him to swear in Rep Adelita Grijalva. Grijalva had been elected on September 23, and has yet to be sworn in.[69]
President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Thursday, October 23
President Trump announces that he would not move forward with deploying federal troops to San Francisco.[73]
Friday, October 24
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference to discuss ICE operations in the Twin Cities.[74]
Saturday, October 25
President Trump posts on Truth Social that Canada used AI for a television ad that used audio from a 1987 address of President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute later recommended everyone to watch the full unedited address on the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library YouTube account.[75]
The official statement on the matter by The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.Vice President Vance visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel.
ASEAN leaders at the 2025 ASEAN summitPresident Trump participates in signing a peace accord between Cambodia and Thailand
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Monday, October 27
President Trump states that he had ruled out running as a vice presidential candidate for 2028, but had not ruled out trying to run for a third term as President.[81]
President Trump announces that he had an MRI and cognitive test during his secondary physical, stating both went perfectly.[82]
Over two dozen states sue the Trump administration over the recent refusal to fund SNAP benefits during the ongoing shutdown.[86]
While speaking at the United Nations the US Ambassador Mike Waltz was interrupted by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez who called Waltz's remarks as "uncivilized" and referenced the Signal chat leaks.[87]
President Trump participates in a greeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae TakaichiPresident Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meet with families of victims kidnapped by North Korea.President Trump participates in an extended bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae TakaichiPresident Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi participate in a troop visit and remarks on the USS George Washington.
Wednesday, October 29
President Trump states that he had ruled out trying to run for a third term as President in 2028.[88]
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. states that Tylenol use in pregnancy does not appear to cause autism. Kennedy had previously stated during a press conference that it did.[94]
President Trump arrives in South Korea.President Trump being awarded the Grand Order of Mugunghwa.President Trump participates in an extended bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.President Trump participates in a dinner hosted by President Lee Jae Myung.
Thursday, October 30
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.[95]
The nomination hearing for President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, was rescheduled after Means went into labor.[96]
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi JinpingVice President Vance gaggles with the pressPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet trick-or-treaters during the White House Halloween event
Friday, October 31
President Trump calls on Republicans to get rid of the filibuster rule requiring 60 members to approve legislation, in an effort to end the government shutdown.[98]
A federal judge orders the Trump administration to distribute SNAP benefit funds.[99]
President Trump announced his remodel of the bathroom in the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House on Truth Social.[100]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a broad list of topics that members of the Defense Department are now required to seek prior approval before speaking to Congress about, such as any "sensitive military operations" and US military strikes on suspected drug vessels.[106]
During an interview with CNN'sState of the Union Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration would not appeal the SNAP court decisions and benefits could start up again as soon as Nov 5.[107]
The ongoing government shutdown entered its 36th day and officially became the longest in American history.[113]
After a court directive, the USDA announced that SNAP benefits would be issued for November 2025 but beneficiaries of the program would only receive up to 65% of their benefits.[114]
President Trump announced deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk in regards to prices of GLP-1 drugs on Medicare and Medicaid and offer the drugs via the TrumpRX website.[115]
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower courts injunction that would have stopped the State Department from enforcing an updated policy to end the use of the X marker on passports and required documents to reflect the holders "biological sex at birth".[117]
President Trump holds meetings with Central Asian leaders.[citation needed]
Friday, November 7
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House.[citation needed]
DHS secretary Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski reportedly attempted to purchase 10 Boeing 737 aircraft from Spirit airlines for deportations and personal use.[118]
It was reported that DOD secretary Pete Hegseth had fired or sidelined at least two dozen generals and admirals since Trump took office with little explanation.[119]
DOD secretary Pete Hegseth announced the replacement of the Pentagons chain of command for the acquisition system.[120]
A DHS spokesperson issued a statement attacking Olivia Rodrigo after the singer objected the use of her song in a social media post promoting self-deportation.[121]
President Trump participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
President Trump shared an image on Truth Social appearing to propose the length of mortgages to 50 years, causing criticism and discussions.[123]
Vice President Vance and the Second Lady attend the United States Marine Corps Ball.
Sunday, November 9
President Trump announced via Truth Social that every person not from high income would receive at least $2,000 in dividends from tariff revenue.[124]
The US military targeted at least two suspected drug smuggling boats in the Pacific ocean, killing six people according to Defense Secretary Hegseth.[125]
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Monday, November 10
President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.[126]
The government shutdown ends after President Trump signs the budget bill into law, marking the end of the longest shutdown in American history.[131]
Representative Adelita Grijalva was the final signature on a discharge petition to demand the US Department of Justice release all files into the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.[132]
The US Mint struck the last penny, ending production of the 1 cent coin following a directive from President Trump.[133]
Email between Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein referencing President Trump released in November 2025.President Trump signs the Senate amendment ending the government shutdown.Vice President Vance & Secretary Kennedy deliver remarks at the Make America Healthy Again Summit.
Thursday, November 13
The IRS released updated rules for tax filers 401k contribution limit for the 2026 tax year.[135]
The US Department of Justice filed a complaint against California Proposition 50 in an effort to block the new gerrymandered maps.[136]
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins raised claims of SNAP benefit fraud and announced that all recipients would have to reapply so that they could be vetted.[140]
Friday, November 14
The United States and South Korea released a joint statement outlining a trade agreement in shipbuilding and industrial sectors.[141]
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with President Trump's political foes.[142]
President Trump distanced himself from former ally Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and called her a lunatic on Truth Social, after she backed the releasing of the Epstein files.[143]
It was reported that a firm tied to DHS Chief Kristi Noem was paid $200 million in DHS ad contracts during the government shutdown.[144]
President Trump signed an executive order exempting certain foods like coffee, beef and bananas, from his reciprocal tariff policies.[145]
Saturday, November 15
After released personal emails of Jeffrey Epstein caused speculation that President Trump and prior President Bill Clinton were engaged in oral sex, Epstein's brother Mark issued a statement that the exchange was a joke and not about Clinton.[146]
A federal judge ordered prosecutors to turn over records of secret grand jury proceedings to defense attorney's for James Comey and raised concerns of "government misconduct" that may have tainted the case.[150]
President Trump announced the approval of the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.[153]
Institute of International Education statistics show decline in new international student enrollment in US institutions due to VISA application changes and immigration crackdowns.[154]
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