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.

President Trump's Executive Actions on DEI Initiatives

President Trump's executive actions to end DEI initiatives in favor of a 'colorblind and merit-based' society are discussed by 'Outnumbered' panelists. Trump signed two EOs and issued a memo to dismantle DEI practices in federal agencies and contractors, aiming to restore merit-based opportunities and end racial preferences.

MIT's Decision on Diversity Statements and Current Social Issues

MIT has announced that faculty candidates will no longer be required to provide diversity statements during the application process, citing freedom of expression and a focus on tapping into the full scope of human talent. The decision comes amid scrutiny over how the university handled anti-Jewish sentiments and debates surrounding racial preferences in college admissions.