Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders
The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.
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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 - 2h -
Watch live: Trump addresses Davos as tariffs, DEI draw attention
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Firms in Trump's Stargate venture have touted DEI programs, clashing with new order
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Government webpages vanish under Trump, from DEI to reproductive rights
The Trump administration has adjusted federal websites, with some agencies removing pages devoted to diversity, Spanish language, and reproductive rights.NBC News - 18h -
Seat switching, oversold tickets cause drama at pre-inauguration Trump dinner
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Winter storm causes more chaos in the South
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Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime
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Latest news on refugee program, Trump targeting DEI and his message to Putin
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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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump executive order on DEI workers puts many in limbo
President Trump has ordered all federal DEI employees be put on paid leave by 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, causing confusion for many. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.CBS News - 1d -
Congressional Black Caucus blasts Trump DEI action as step backward
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), one of the largest in Congress, blasted President Trump on Wednesday for rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s immigration orders designed to sow chaos – ‘he wants you to feel afraid’
Expert Austin Kocher explains why the ‘clown show’ of Trump orders will nonetheless fuel confusion and anxiety. Donald Trump began to enact his promised immigration crackdown just hours after ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Why Trump should forget about corporate tax cuts in his first 100 days
Corporate tax cuts are inflationary and could spell trouble for Republicans in the 2026 election.MarketWatch - 1d -
WATCH: Instituto de Cordoba fans steal their players' shirts during friendly, causing chaos in Argentina
Instituto players, some of whom were taking penalties in a shootout, were left without their kits on the benchCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday
The Trump administration is ordering all federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel ...NBC News - 1d -
'The View' host Sunny Hostin calls Trump a 'DEI hire'
Sunny Hostin, a former federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice who now co-hosts "The View" talk show, called President Trump a "DEI" hire on Tuesday. While "DEI" normally stands for ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump administration uses King's 'Dream' speech to introduce executive orders cutting DEI
A White House official announced Trump’s executive order dismantling federal DEI programs, saying it honors "civil rights champions" who wanted all Americans to "be treated on the basis of their ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump Effectively Pulls U.S. Out of Global Corporate Tax Accord
Congress never approved a world agreement setting a 15 percent minimum corporate tax, and the new president’s memo on it said it would have no bearing on American companies.Inc. - 1d -
Trump renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders
During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."ABC News - 2d -
Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders among January 6 prisoners released by Trump
Far-right figures Enrique Tarrio and Steward Rhodes set free after being imprisoned for helping plot Capitol attack. Extremist supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the US Capitol on 6 ...The Guardian - 2d -
So this is Trump’s ‘golden age’ – chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde
Confusing and capricious, he started as he means to go on. To all the leaders pledging to work with him: good luck with that. Full American democracy is barely 60 years old, yet seems to be in an ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump the wrecking ball brings chaos to order, executing a parade of grievances
Planet-sparing Paris agreement goes out the window, along with punishment for January 6 insurrectionists, as Donald Trump glories in his return to power. Donald Trump returns to office – live ...The Guardian - 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 - 3d -
Trump team announces renaming of Gulf of Mexico, Mt. Denali among Day 1 executive orders
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming press secretary has announced that Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. Norah O'Donnell anchored ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
The Papers: 'Chaos' fears in Gaza and 'Team Trump's revenge' on Starmer
Sunday's papers feature the latest on the ceasefire in Gaza, and Trump, ahead of his inauguration.BBC News - 4d -
Trump wants FBI to retain records related to DEI office closing
President-elect Trump said he wants to preserve records from the FBI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office after officials announced its closure in December. “We demand that the FBI ...The Hill - 6d -
'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion
President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.NBC News - 6d -
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 -
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'
The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on MondayBBC News - Jan. 6 -
German opposition leader Merz causes stir with dual citizenship views
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Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”The New York Times - Jan. 4
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