Federal agencies, employees and contractors are trying to process how President Donald Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive order will upend their work.
7 minutes agoRead full article: Warmer, more humid pattern ahead‘King of the Hill,’ ‘Parks and Rec’ actor loses San Antonio home, dogs in fire2 hours agoSave big on self-care and jewelry with these Insider DealsPresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington.
Agency, department and commission heads have 60 days to terminate to the maximum extent allowed by law all DEI, DEIA and “environmental justice” offices and positions, action plans, equity-related grants or contracts as well as end all DEI or DEIA performance requirements. “Does it mean closing the office but giving them a different position?” Gaudiano said. “It is a mess, a complete mess.”
“What is happening is that you’re focusing on structural organizational problems, which often impacts minority groups or underrepresented groups more than majority groups,” Gaudiano said. “When you’re fixing the problems, you fix the problems for everybody. And it just happens to benefit underrepresented groups as well as minority groups.”— Dozens of diversity, equity and inclusion programs have already closed in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and other states.
By Thursday, federal agencies are directed to compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers as of Election Day. By next Friday, they are expected to develop a plan to execute a “reduction-in-force action” against those federal workers.
U.S. News Frederick Gooding Jr. Paolo Gaudiano Marc Moriel Donald Trump Ethnicity Kevin Stitt Joe Biden
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump Orders Dismantling of Federal Diversity and Inclusion ProgramsPresident Donald Trump's administration is taking immediate steps to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management directs agencies to place all DEI staff on paid leave, remove DEI-focused webpages, cancel trainings, and compile a list of DEI offices and workers. The move follows an executive order that accuses former President Joe Biden of forcing 'discrimination' programs into the federal government through DEI initiatives. Trump's administration plans to investigate and potentially overturn federal programs and contracts that promote diversity and inclusion.
Read more »
NASA closing DEI offices, admits they 'resulted in shameful discrimination'An executive order signed by President Trump directs all federal agencies to shutter their DEI offices.
Read more »
NASA closing DEI offices, admits they 'resulted in shameful discrimination'An executive order signed by President Trump directs all federal agencies to shutter their DEI offices.
Read more »
NASA closing DEI offices, admits they 'resulted in shameful discrimination'An executive order signed by President Trump directs all federal agencies to shutter their DEI offices.
Read more »
Trump to order 'national energy emergency,' eliminate federal DEI, define gender: officialsThe primary order Trump is expected to sign on Monday will focus on 'unleashing' American energy, incoming White House officials say
Read more »
Trump to Issue Executive Order Dismantling DEI Initiatives in Federal GovernmentPresident Trump is set to sign an executive order on his first day in office aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all federal agencies. The order will direct agencies to terminate various DEI programs and policies, reversing efforts made by the Biden administration.
Read more »