Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"

The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.

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Trump revokes executive order banning discrimination in federal contracting

In a memo, the White House said the decades-old order had undermined "our national unity."
NBC News - 9h
Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

Hundreds of people to began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became the third country in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
The New York Times - 7h
These federal jobs are most at risk of being cut by Trump’s executive orders

Workers in DEI roles, new hires, and IRS employees are at risk as Trump culls the federal workforce.
MarketWatch - 12h
Watch live: Trump signs executive order

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Wednesday afternoon, following a flurry of actions since he was inaugurated for a second time on Monday. On Tuesday, Trump's administration ...
The Hill - 14h
Rep. Sarah McBride says Trump's executive order can't erase the LGBTQ community

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of Congress, said Trump’s executive order targeting transgender people is not what Americans actually want.
NBC News - 14h
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 - 17h
For federal workers, Trump’s return-to-office order amounts to an unwelcome pay cut

The approaching return to full-time in-person work will cost remote and hybrid workers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year.
MarketWatch - 17h
Trump orders all federal DEI employees be put on leave

President Trump is ordering all federal workers in diversity, equity and inclusion roles be placed on paid leave. It comes as the president faces backlash from both sides of the aisle for the ...
NBC News - 21h
Trump orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Trump has ordered all federal offices to put their diversity, equity and inclusion employees on paid leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Trump signed an executive order Monday claiming that ...
CBS News - 21h
Six Trump executive orders to watch

Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.
BBC News - 1d
Trump executive orders and actions: By the numbers

President Trump took office Monday, marking the beginning of a new era in Washington. The changing of the guard was, perhaps, marked most significantly by sweeping new executive actions that will ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump sued over 'Schedule F' order targeting federal employees

A federal employee union has sued over an executive order from President Trump creating a new class of federal employee — allowing those working on policy to be swiftly hired and fired like ...
The Hill - 1d
Lawmakers react to Trump's executive orders

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to President Trump's executive orders signed on Day 1 of his second term in the White House. The actions include measures on immigration and birthright ...
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Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT

Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
CBS News - 1d
3 of the Most Important Trump Executive Orders on Climate

President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.
The New York Times - 1d
Martin Rowson on Donald Trump’s executive orders – cartoon

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The Guardian - 1d
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week

White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
CBS News - 1d
Inside Trump's Day 1 executive orders on immigration

Among the roughly 200 executive actions Trump ordered on his first day in office were significant orders on immigration. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more on those.
CBS News - 1d
Trump signs executive order recognizing only two sexes

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday during his first hours in office recognizing only two sexes, male and female, and directing federal agencies to cease promotion of the ...
The Hill - 2d
Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders

The president moved swiftly in his first hours in office, signing a slew of executive orders in front of a roaring crowd and then in the Oval Office.
The New York Times - 2d
Trump targets immigration with executive orders

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on immigration, including one declaring a national emergency at the southern border. NBC News Yamiche Alcindor and Danny Cevallos spoke with ...
NBC News - 2d
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump signs flurry of executive orders in front of supporters

President Trump signed a series of executive orders at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., hours after his inauguration ceremony in front of a crowd of cheering supporters. Trump froze federal ...
CBS News - 2d
Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech

President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small ...
The Hill - 2d
What we know about Trump's executive orders

President Trump is expected to sign dozens of executive orders on Day 1 of his second term in office. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe breaks down what's known about the executive actions.
CBS News - 2d
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.
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Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...
NBC News - 2d
Trump signs executive orders after inauguration

President Trump has signed the first executive orders of his second term in the White House. Mr. Trump's executive actions came after his inauguration address on Capitol Hill.
CBS News - 2d
Trump expected to issue executive orders recognizing two sexes and curbing DEI mandates

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue two executive orders after being sworn into office. One will call for the classification of only two sexes–male and female–on government documents, ...
NBC News - 2d
Trump to issue executive orders defining sexes, ending DEI practices in government

President-elect Trump intends to issue executive orders on his first day in office that will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and aim to end DEI practices in the federal government, ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump to sign executive orders ‘moments after’ swearing in

Senior Trump adviser Jason Miller joins TODAY to discuss Donald Trump’s plans after he is sworn in as president for a second time, including signing executive orders “literally moments after” he is ...
NBC News - 2d
Trump is set to sign executive orders today - but what are they?

A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions.
BBC News - 2d
FirstFT: Trump prepares dozens of executive orders

Also in today’s newsletter, three Israeli hostages released and TikTok restores US access
Financial Times - 2d
Trump likely to sign executive orders at Capitol, then Capital One Arena, sources say

Advisers told ABC News he plans on more than 200 on his first day in office.
ABC News - 3d
Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday delaying U.S. TikTok ban

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday clarified his stance on TikTok, writing in a post on Truth Social that he’d like to bring the app back online in the U.S. as soon as possible, even if there’s ...
NBC News - 3d
What executive orders will Trump issue on Day 1?

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders after returning to the White House on Monday. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America ...
CBS News - 5d
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.
The New York Times - 6d
Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders

President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1

Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.
Inc. - Jan. 2