Blame Diversity Programs

Combative Trump blames diversity policies

The president started his White House news conference as "consoler-in-chief" but then pivoted into unevidenced political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

BBC News - 9h

Trump points blame at diversity programs for tragic DC plane crash

As President Trump is offering his support to the families of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., he is facing backlash for politicizing the tragedy and placing blame on government ...

NBC News - 9h

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 - 1d

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 - 10h

The Papers: Trump's diversity 'blame' after air crash and 'shoplifting nation'

The Washington air collision and record high of shoplifting in the UK feature on Friday's papers.

BBC News - 18h

What Caused a Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity.

In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.

The New York Times - 1d

Target is ending its diversity goals

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Injuries to blame for Tottenham form - Postecoglou

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says the club are in a stronger position than when he took charge, despite their poor form this season.

BBC News - 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

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

These are the best-paid programming languages for 2025

The software developers market is hot. Find out which software languages will earn you the most money this year.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

Ros Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policies

The president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs

Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Lions OT: Unfair to blame Goff for playoff exit

Lions tackle Penei Sewell stuck up for quarterback Jared Goff after Detroit's stunning playoff loss.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Are the conditions to blame for Pegula's Australian Open loss?

When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity

Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Mayfield blames self for 'dumb stuff' that cost Bucs

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield took the blame for a costly fourth-quarter fumble Sunday night against Washington and said that while it will "wear on me for a while," he's proud of the way his team ...

ESPN - Jan. 13

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

BBC News - Jan. 13

In utterly unsurprising news, Maga blames diversity for the Los Angeles wildfires

Elon Musk, one of the brightest minds of his generation, is saying it, so it must be true. Women, eh? They’re simply not to be trusted. Eve ate that apple; Pandora opened that horrible little box; ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount

At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and others

Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Alexander-Arnold not to blame for goals conceded - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he sees patterns in the goals his side concede but they are not down to right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires

Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.

BBC News - Jan. 9

MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires

Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.

Wired - Jan. 9

Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires

President-elect Donald Trump is blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires that are spreading in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion

The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Trump blames Newsom for California's raging wildfires

President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths

A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

McDonald's rolls back diversity goals

Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals

Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S.