Politics Jun 08 Fewer Americans say democracy is central to country's identity, AP poll finds By Gary Fields, Linley Sanders, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Aug 14 Judge strikes down Education Department guidance against school diversity programs A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Politics Apr 24 Judge blocks Trump push to cut public school funding over diversity programs The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which accused the Republican administration of giving “unconstitutionally vague” guidance and violating teachers’ First Amendment rights. By Holly Ramer, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Politics Mar 18 Pentagon restores some webpages honoring minority service members but defends DEI purge The Pentagon says internet pages honoring a Black Medal of Honor winner and Japanese American service members were mistakenly taken down. But it is defending its campaign to strip out content singling out the contributions by women and minority groups. By Leah Willingham, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Tara Copp, Associated Press
Education Mar 14 Watch 6:56 Trump administration targets college and university budgets in DEI crackdown The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Feb 08 Watch 7:15 The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America By John Yang, Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Zoie Lambert Since President Trump returned to the White House, he’s issued executive orders that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, dismantling decades of federal anti-discrimination policy. This Black History Month, John Yang explores the origins of DEI in America for our… Continue watching
Jan 31 After Target backs away from diversity programs, civil rights activists call for a boycott By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Target announced last Friday that it would join other American brands in scaling back their DEI goals and activities, which have come under attack from conservatives and the new White House of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 24 Target says it is ending its DEI goals and programs, citing an 'evolving external landscape' By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and, as of this… Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 4:34 Trump administration ends government diversity programs and takes aim at DEI nationwide By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz The Trump administration ordered all federal employees who work in diversity, equity and inclusion roles to be placed on paid leave. Agency supervisors were also asked to submit a written plan by the end of the month for dismissing the… Continue watching
Jan 22 Trump administration moves to begin cutting all federal DEI staff By Alexandra Olson, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Continue reading