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Some GOP officials say federal workers buyout program is illegal
Some Republicans have pointed out at least two reasons the offer for "deferred resignations" to government employees is unlawful.CBS News - 1d -
Amazon’s stock resumes its breakout. Losing some UPS deliveries won’t stop it.
Amazon’s stock chart suggests a “multi-year breakout” has resumed, and the loss of some UPS deliveries won’t stop it.MarketWatch - 2d -
The latest call to boycott Target is over its DEI rollback
After Target Corp. last week became the latest major company to announce a rollback in its diversity, equity and inclusion plans, some activists are asking shoppers to boycott the retailer ...MarketWatch - 4d -
President Trump points blame at DEI programs in response to plane crash
In the aftermath of the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House press briefing room and suggested, without evidence, that DEI programs were to ...CBS News - 5d -
UPS to cut its Amazon business by more than 50%. Here’s why.
Shares of United Parcel Service suffered their worst day ever on Thursday, after the package-delivery giant announced an agreement that would cut its business with Amazon.com Inc., its largest ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Meta Is Dismantling DEI Programs but Tells Investors It Still Wants ‘Cognitive Diversity’
Cuts to diversity programs and other policy changes have frustrated some of Meta’s workers. One former employee calls it “a slow, painful death.”Wired - 5d -
The SBA’s Likely New Boss Targets Its Flagship Loan Program
Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler says she plans to lead the Small Business Administration with a “zero-tolerance policy” for fraud.Inc. - 5d -
What we know so far about the White House rescinding its funding memo
The White House's announcement that it is rescinding a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance, but not rescinding the freeze itself, has only caused ...CBS News - 6d -
U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Cripples Programs Worldwide
Many of the frozen programs are aimed at alleviating disease and malnutrition, but even security programs with U.S. funding are shutting down.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
EPA halts fund disbursement under OMB memo
Presented by American Petroleum Institute — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has halted disbursement of federal aid as part of an order from the White House Office of Management and Budget ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
What to know about Trump suspending some legal immigration programs
President Trump is suspending some legal immigration programs that allowed people from certain countries to seek legal status in the U.S. through parole, according to a government memo. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on Trump's order to end federal DEI programs and put staff on leave
It's been nearly one week since President Trump signed an executive order calling for the end of federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs and placing DEI-supporting employees on paid leave. ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Trump suspends some funding for refugee resettlement groups, memo says
Resettlement agencies were told on Friday some of their federal funding awards were "immediately suspended."CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Target latest company to roll back DEI programs
Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Migrants allowed in temporarily under Biden programs can be removed: DHS memo
Migrants who used Biden Admin parole policies could be removed from country: memoABC News - Jan. 24 -
DHS could request up to 10,000 troops for the border, internal memo shows
DHS could request up to 10,000 troops to help with efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to an internal Border Patrol memo obtained by ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 24 -
The Memo: Trump goes full bore against DEI
President Trump is taking full aim at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, apparently making the calculation that the peak for such initiatives has passed and that they are viewed with ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
NASA Shuts Down DEI Programs, Though Diversity Is Low at Agency
NASA’s acting administrator issued an email announcing the end of DEI at the storied space agency, in response to Trump’s anti-diversity agenda.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Federal workers ordered to report efforts to 'disguise' DEI programs or face 'consequences'
Memos being sent to federal employees across the government are pushing them to report any efforts to “disguise” diversity programs, threatening “adverse consequences” for those who do not comply. ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Firms in Trump's Stargate venture have touted DEI programs, clashing with new order
President Trump has announced a major AI initiative called "Stargate" -- but the firms involved have DEI policies that go against his goal of eliminating such programs.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Latest news on refugee program, Trump targeting DEI and his message to Putin
There's new State Department guidance on refugee travel and processing as President Trump's executive actions attempt to put a stop to federal workplace DEI initiatives. This comes as Mr. Trump ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
US diversity staff put on leave as Trump orders end to federal DEI programs
President decrees end of DEI offices, roles and initiatives within 60 days and repeals civil rights-era equity policies. US politics live – latest updates . All US federal employees working in ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
President Trump signs order to end diversity programs, put federal DEI staffers on paid leave
A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management went to every department and agency, and gave them until 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday to notify all federal employees who work on DEI programs ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Parkrun comes of age: six of its best international 5ks
The free running event turns 21 this year — and its continuing global expansion makes it an excellent way to see another side of a cityFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Amazon lays off about 200 employees in its stores unit
The cuts are focused in Amazon's core retail unit, which spans a wide range of businesses, including fashion and fitness, Prime and private label brands.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adultsABC News - Jan. 15 -
Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year' — read the internal memo
Meta will cut about 5% of its staff, focusing on its lowest-performing workers, CNBC confirmed.CNBC - Jan. 14 -
Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year.' Read the internal memo.
Meta is set to cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on the company’s lowest-performing staffers, CNBC confirmed Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention
As companies slash DEI policies, Apple’s board wants investors to weigh an alternative.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo
The company said it is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Meta announces end of DEI programs. Read the internal memo
Meta says it plans to end a number of internal DEI programs, designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Meta terminates its DEI programs days before Trump inauguration
Meta, fresh off announcement to end factchecking, follows McDonald’s and Walmart in rolling back diversity initiatives. Following a week in which Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta was ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Meta joins companies rolling back some DEI policies
McDonald's announced earlier this week that the company would end some initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift
Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Delta links its loyalty program to Uber, ending partnership with Lyft
Starting this spring, Delta SkyMiles members will be able to earn loyalty points for Uber rides.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.CBS News - Jan. 6
