Federal Employees Removed from Positions After Trump's Executive Orders

Federal employees removed from their positions after Trump signed executive orders ending DEIA efforts in the government. Despite not working in DEIA offices at the time, they were targeted possibly due to past involvement or association with DEIA concepts. Legal challenges are mounting, questioning the loss of experienced civil servants. Employees filing complaints with Merit Systems Protection Board against perceived political affiliations. Concerns raised about brain drain in federal workforce due to mass layoffs.

Closure of DEIA offices at U.S. Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy is closing all agency Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) offices and ending related contracts in alignment with President Trump's executive orders.

Gendered Language Guidelines at the State Department

Secretary of State Antony Blinken asks staff to avoid gendered terms according to reports. The State Department appoints a new chief diversity and inclusion officer to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.