Google Unwinds Diversity Goals, Citing Trump’s DEI Orders
The Silicon Valley giant also said it was reviewing other diversity programs and initiatives and would update them if they seemed risky or ineffective.
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Third judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order
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Trump to set tariffs on aluminum and steel; orders end of of pennies
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After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield
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Monday Briefing: The Last Guard Against Trump’s Orders?
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How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders
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Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
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Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order
The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Orders Treasury to Halt Minting New Pennies to Cut Waste
Can he do that? It’s not clear. But President Trump is right when he says that pennies “literally cost us more than 2 cents.”The New York Times - 8h -
Trump says he has directed U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.NBC News - 11h -
Federal Courts Are the Frontline for Those Opposing Trump Executive Orders
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?The New York Times - 16h -
House Republican blasts Beyoncé as 'DEI' winner at Grammy Awards
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) slammed Beyoncé as a “DEI” winner after winning Best Country Album at the the Grammy Awards. Owens was asked on Friday about what he thought about her win, which ...The Hill - 18h -
A Guide to the Lawsuits Against the Trump Executive Orders
Dozens of suits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.The New York Times - 23h -
Trump’s acting chief of federal financial watchdog orders staff to pause activity
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Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
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Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham
Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.BBC News - 1d -
Trump halts aid to South Africa citing new land law
President Trump signed an executive order formally halting all aid to South Africa and urged his Cabinet to come up with a resettlement program for Afrikaners who he claims "are victims of unjust ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of White Afrikaners
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As Ground Shifts, ‘Flailing’ Democrats Struggle to Find Footing in Diversity Fight
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Van Nistelrooy incensed as Leicester exit to Maguire’s ‘offside time’ goal
Manchester United progress in FA Cup after controversy ‘It is half a metre, it is clear. The team don’t deserve this’ A furious Ruud van Nistelrooy said Leicester were not defeated “in Fergie ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump signs order to establish White House Faith Office
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‘It’s Pure Chaos.’ Government Contractors Chart an Uncertain Path After Trump’s Sweeping Anti-DEI Orders
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Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report.CNBC - 2d -
Documentarian Alex Gibney Teams Up With a Google Billionaire
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Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - 3d -
These 5 Principles Will Help Preserve Your Company’s DEI Efforts
As anti-DEI efforts by the Trump administration dominate the news, here’s a list of practices that will help make your company’s efforts defensible—and more effective.Inc. - 3d -
Google Rolls Back AI Promises and DEI Measures as Staff Ask, ‘Are We the Bad Guys Now?’
Google’s unofficial motto used to be ‘Don’t be evil,’ but that sentiment sits in sharp contrast to recent leadership decisions that have angered some employees.Inc. - 3d -
As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
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Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
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Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programsABC News - 4d -
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
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Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump
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