President Trump's Cabinet meeting and efforts against diversity-industrial complex in federal contracting

President Donald Trump holds Cabinet meeting at White House to discuss gains against diversity-industrial complex in federal contracting. Efforts made to eliminate DEI programs in consulting firms despite Biden's executive order.

Government Efficiency and Spending Cuts

Lawmakers discuss Musk's request to federal workers to list their weekly tasks and potential savings in cutting DEI programs by the Department of Defense with the help of DOGE.

U.S. Department of Education Launches "End DEI" Portal for Reporting Discrimination in Schools

The U.S. Department of Education launched the "End DEI" portal for reporting sex and race-based discrimination in public K-12 schools, aiming to ensure meaningful learning free of divisive ideologies. This initiative follows President Trump's executive orders on DEI programs.

DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Cost-Saving Measures and Focus on Intelligence Community

DNI Tulsi Gabbard has ordered the cutting of all DEI programs, saving taxpayers about $20 million a year, along with other cost-saving measures. She is focusing on waste, fraud, and abuse in the Intelligence Community and working on peace initiatives.

Linda McMahon's Senate Confirmation Hearings

Linda McMahon's Senate confirmation hearings were marked by protests, DEI debates, discussions on trans athletes, and scrutiny over spending cuts proposed by DOGE led by Elon Musk.

Controversial Jokes at Critics Choice Awards

Liberal comedian Chelsea Handler made controversial jokes about First Lady Melania Trump and Cheryl Hines at the Critics Choice Awards. Handler also mocked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and referenced President Trump's executive order on civil rights.

Lawsuit against Trump over Executive Order on DEI Programs

Baltimore and progressive groups sue Trump over executive order slashing DEI programs, claiming it threatens diversity and federal funding. Trump's order aims to remove diversity officers and equity-related roles from bureaucracies. Lawsuit alleges that Trump's goal is to punish those who recognize or speak out about historical issues like racial exclusion and discrimination.

Military Recruitment Challenges

President Trump blames shortage of recruits on DEI programs, but writer Dexter Filkins says not enough people want to enlist, and many who do don't pass weight limit or aptitude test.

Education Department employees placed on leave in Trump administration's anti-DEI efforts

Dozens of Education Department employees placed on administrative leave as part of Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in federal workforce. Employees on leave with full pay and benefits, not related to disciplinary measures.

Criticism of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

Bill Maher criticizes diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for going too far and being blamed for everything. He mentions public support for undoing race and gender policies from the previous administration.

Costco Wholesale's Hourly Pay Increase

Costco Wholesale is increasing hourly pay for most fixed-wage U.S. store workers to over $30 per hour. The pay raise will be phased in over three years, with top-tier employees seeing a $1 increase each year. The decision comes after contract talks with the Teamsters union and could potentially lead to a nationwide strike.

Legal Challenges Against President Trump's Administration

President Trump's administration faced multiple lawsuits over deportation policies, birthright citizenship, and federal funding. Legal challenges include ACLU lawsuit, states' lawsuits, and transgender military members' lawsuit against executive orders.

Federal Agencies Removing 'Preferred Pronouns' from Email Signatures

Federal agencies have ordered employees to remove 'preferred pronouns' from email signatures in alignment with President Trump's executive orders on gender ideology and diversity initiatives. Employees from multiple agencies were instructed to comply with the policy by removing pronouns from their email signatures.

Costco Wholesale hourly pay increase and opposition to DEI programs

Costco Wholesale is increasing hourly pay for most fixed-wage U.S. store workers to over $30 in a phased approach over three years. This decision follows contract talks with the Teamsters union, but faces opposition from Republican attorneys general regarding the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

President Trump's Executive Order on Restoring America's Fighting Force and Abolishing DEI Programs

President Trump's executive order prohibits any preference or disadvantage in the Armed Forces based on sex, race, or ethnicity. Secretary of Defense Hegseth declared the end of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the Department of Defense.

House Passes Defense Bill with Pay Raise for Troops and Elimination of DEI Programs

The House passed a defense bill that gives junior enlisted troops a pay raise and eliminates DEI programs at the Pentagon. The bill also addresses transgender healthcare coverage and other military-related issues.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2024

The House is set to vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 1% increase in defense budget, a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, and efforts to eliminate DEI programs at the Pentagon.

Criticism of Kamala Harris and DEI Programs

Rep. Tim Burchett criticized Kamala Harris, calling her a 'DEI vice president' and 'a DEI hire,' questioning her selection based on diversity. He accused her of box-checking and mentioned her mixed heritage. Burchett also attacked Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle during a House committee hearing, linking her to DEI programs.

House Republicans demand accountability on U.S. taxpayer dollars for DEI programs

House Republicans demand accountability on U.S. taxpayer dollars going towards diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. They seek details on funding allocations, positions related to DEI, and potential programs planned for the future. The Biden administration is accused of embedding DEI ideology into various aspects of American society.

End of DEI Programs at UNC Chapel Hill and MIT's Change in Faculty Hiring Process

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, reallocating funds to police and public safety measures. This decision was influenced by anti-Israel protests on campus. MIT also discontinued requiring diversity statements from faculty candidates.

House Republicans' push to terminate DEI programs in the federal government

House Republicans are pushing to terminate programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the federal government, while progressives are introducing bills to codify DEI's place in federal programming. Dave Rubin is being criticized for criticizing DEI, with questions raised about racism in the conversation.

Impact of SB 17 on DEI Programs at University of Texas at Austin

Republican State Sen. Brandon Creighton discusses the law he authored to close DEI departments at public universities, resulting in layoffs at the University of Texas at Austin and cancellation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Diversity and Financial Success in Companies

A pair of economists found no statistically significant correlation between the racial and ethnic diversity of a company's executive team and its financial success, challenging the idea that diversity leads to higher profits. This challenges the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in companies.

Investigation into Hazelwood School District after Student's Brutal Attack

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating the Hazelwood School District after a 16-year-old student was brutally attacked, with her head bashed into the pavement by another student. The investigation focuses on the district's DEI programs and safety failures that may have contributed to the incident.

University of Florida's Elimination of DEI Programs

University of Florida fires all employees in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion positions following Florida Board of Governors' regulation 9.016. Governor Ron DeSantis praises the move as a step towards eliminating DEI programs from public universities.

Controversy over DEI Programs in Georgia

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for the defunding of DEI programs in Georgia, accusing Democrats of racism and attacking civil rights. The scandal involves a training program in the Fulton County DA office that ranks judges by skin color and associates 'white' with 'bad.'

Microsoft Diversity and Pay Equity

Microsoft faces backlash for paying white employees less than racial minority employees, with Asian employees making more than black and white employees in similar roles. The company's 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Report highlights pay disparities based on race and promotes far-left ideology among employees.