Some federal websites go dark to comply with White House directives on 'gender ideology' and DEI

Some government webpages briefly went dark Friday after federal agencies were told to comply with a White House order on removing certain language pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Trump administration plans to scrub some material from federal websites

The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to wipe diversity, equity and inclusion information from its websites and other media on Friday. CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes ...
CBS News - 41m
Agencies asked to scrub federal government websites to remove "DEI" content

The Trump administration had instructed federal agencies to take steps to "take down all outward facing media (websites, social media accounts, etc.) of DEIA offices" by Jan. 22.
CBS News - 53m
Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’

The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government.
The New York Times - 1d
White House pauses federal grants and loans

Democrats warn the move could have "devastating consequences" on programmes that people across the US rely on.
BBC News - 3d
These White House website pages are down in Trump revamp

The White House's website got a quick makeover as President Trump was sworn in on Monday, switching from Biden administration messaging to reflecting Trump's promises of sweeping change. As the ...
The Hill - Jan. 22
Constitution page on White House website shows 404 error

The Constitution page on President Trump’s White House website is showing a 404 error. “Page not found,” the site reads. Under former President Biden’s term, the website highlighted the history ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
The White House Website Is Basically a Marvel Movie Trailer Now

The updated White House website now features a Donald Trump hype video complete with helicopters, saluting, fighter jets, and a bald eagle.
Wired - Jan. 20
White House calls TikTok's vow to ‘go dark’ without Biden support ‘a stunt’

The White House on Saturday called TikTok’s statement warning that it will “go dark” on Sunday unless President Biden steps in a "stunt," arguing the app doesn’t have to take action before ...
The Hill - Jan. 18
TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes; White House calls it a 'stunt'

TikTok said its services will go dark Sunday unless the Biden administration gives a definitive statement providing assurances for the app's service providers.
CNBC - Jan. 18

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