What is DEI and why is it facing pushback?

What are the key executive orders Trump signed and why is one being blocked?

President Trump signed more executive orders on Thursday. Meanwhile, one of the first actions he took is already being blocked. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports and CBS News legal contributor ...

CBS News - 4h

Federal workers placed on leave by Trump's DEI order are angry and fearful of what lies ahead

Longtime federal workers say they have become pawns in a battle for political control, that their DEI work is misunderstood and that they are under surveillance.

NBC News - 6h

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 - 12h

Trump’s blizzard of orders gets pushback, questions from GOP lawmakers

President Trump’s blizzard of executive orders during the first few days of his presidency has sent Republican lawmakers scrambling to make sense of what impact they’ll have on the country, and ...

The Hill - 18h

What would it take for the Dodgers to miss the MLB playoffs in 2025? Why L.A. superteam isn't unbeatable

The Dodgers are almost but certain to be good next season. Is that enough?

CBS Sports - 21h

Why Jets made the right head coach hire in Aaron Glenn; what's next, including Aaron Rodgers decision

New York hired one of the 2025 coaching carousel's top candidates, but they still have plenty of big decisions remaining

CBS Sports - 21h

Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s What We Know.

A mass of air called the polar vortex has escaped the Arctic and plunged southward. Some scientists see the fingerprints of climate change.

The New York Times - 1d

Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision

Donning a Dodgers uniform, Sasaki made his first public comments since making his MLB decision

CBS Sports - 1d

Gallup findings on USPS show what DOGE faces

USPS is a poster child of financial failure and inefficiency, thanks to its government monopoly and subsidy.

The Hill - 1d

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators

Some Republican senators pushed back against President Donald Trump’s decision to issue pardons and commute the sentences of Jan. 6 defendants.

NBC News - 2d

Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback

Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Muddled TikTok Plan Gets Chinese Pushback

On his first day in office, President Trump added several unexpected wrinkles to the ongoing “ban or sale” saga facing China-owned TikTok, drawing Chinese government criticism.

Inc. - 2d

Birthright citizenship and other Trump executive actions likely to face pushback from the courts

Policies like seeking to end birthright citizenship and refusing to spend money allocated by Congress could end up at the Supreme Court.

NBC News - 2d

Sharpton announces boycott of companies ending DEI

Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday announced a boycott of companies eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, saying the effort will be in the spirit of the late civil rights leader ...

The Hill - 3d

What's wrong with the Celtics? Four reasons why defending NBA champs have gone on a skid

The Celtics, 7-7 in their last 14 games, have looked far from dominant for the last month

CBS Sports - 3d

Why Your Business Strategy Might Be Dead Wrong (And What to Do About It)

When it comes to strategy, ‘better’ can be much worse.

Inc. - 3d

We Tories have no idea what an effective, modern leader looks like – that’s why we struggle to find one | Henry Hill

Given anxiety about Kemi Badenoch, surely now would be a good time to find clarity about what we actually believe. Without that, we misfire. What would the ideal leader of the Conservative party ...

The Guardian - 3d

What is "Unrivaled" basketball league and why 36 WNBA stars are in it

The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league featuring 36 WNBA players will debut Friday night. Here's what to know and how to watch.

CBS News - 6d

Why is TikTok getting banned? What to know about the law

U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.

CBS News - 6d

FBI shuttered DEI office last month

The FBI shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office last month, according to the law enforcement agency. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI

The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Why Sen. Schmitt blasted military DEI practices during Hegseth's hearing

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention

As companies slash DEI policies, Apple’s board wants investors to weigh an alternative.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?

Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

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

Amanda Gorman: California fires show an ‘uptick in what we have to face from the forces of nature’

Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation and reacts to the deadly wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, where she was born and raised.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Afghanistan faces a complex set of challenges in 2025 — here’s what you need to know

2024 was a tumultuous year for Afghanistan, marked by many significant events that will continue to challenge the country in 2025.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?

Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers

In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportations. The European court of human rights has found Greece guilty of conducting ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

McDonald’s is ‘retiring’ its DEI goals. Why more companies are expected to do the same.

Companies like Walmart, Harley-Davidson and Lowe’s have also changed their diversity initiatives

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Why Jerod Mayo was fired after one season with the Patriots and what's next

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited wanting to return to championship contention as soon as possible as a reason for the change.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Phantom data centers: What they are (or aren’t) and why they’re hampering the true promise of AI

So-called fake data centers are a bottleneck to scaling infrastructure to keep up with compute demand for AI and other critical workloads.

VentureBeat - Jan. 4

Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?

Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Why House Speaker Mike Johnson could face a challenge during leadership vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson may not have the votes needed to retain the gavel even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement. CBS News' Taurean Small and Libby Cathey report.

CBS News - Jan. 3

What is DEI and why is it facing pushback?

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