The government dismissed its lawsuit alleging violation of anti-discrimination laws. Columbia University announced last week that it has agreed to pay President Trump’s administration $221 million to settle…
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State Department Opens Investigation into Harvard Student Visa Program
Secretary Rubio says the review is to ensure the program aligns with the nation’s interests. The State Department announced this week that it is opening an investigation into…
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Education Department Investigates George Mason University’s Hiring Practices
Education Department reviews alleged use of race-based employment policies under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…
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USDA Cuts $148.6 Million in DEI Awards
The funding supported environmental justice in urban forestry, equitable land access to underserved producers, and conservation practices for disadvantaged farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last month…
Read MorePresident Trump’s Administration Directs Federal Agencies to Cancel Contracts with Harvard
Each agency requested to review contracts and consider alternatives. President Trump’s administration requested that government agencies cancel federal contracts with Harvard University, which maintains around 30 scientific research…
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Judge Blocks Labor Department from DEI Grant Screening
Justice Department spokesperson says they will continue to defend President Trump’s order “to end radical and wasteful government DEI programs.” U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly of Chicago issued…
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President Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
He says no vacant civilian position may be filled and no new positions created in the Executive Branch “except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required…
Read MorePresident’s Administration Freezes Billions in Funding for Harvard
Federal funding to Cornell and Northwestern has been frozen while the Education Department investigates campus policies. The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism under President Trump’s administration announced…
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Defense Secretary Orders 60-Day Review of Military Physical Standards
He seeks the “same, high standard” for all in combat roles. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth initiated a 60-day review of the physical standards for military combat roles.…
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Pentagon Addresses Archiving of DEI Webpages
Some that were “mistakenly or maliciously” removed are being restored, he says. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that the Department of Defense (DoD) is reviewing the content…
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