Concerns had been raised over the scout organization’s practices and ideological changes in recent years. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon’s collaboration with Scouting America, formerly…
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EEOC Seeks Nike Employment Records in Civil Rights Investigation
EEOC asks court to compel cooperation in discrimination inquiry. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a subpoena enforcement action seeking records from Nike as part of an…
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HHS Restores Funding to Planned Parenthood
Lawsuit dismissed in federal court. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reinstated Title X grant funding to Planned Parenthood last month, resulting in the dismissal of…
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House Committee Approves Broadband Permitting Overhaul
Legislation would set review deadlines, adjust fee rules, and streamline approvals as states begin major BEAD-funded internet projects. The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently approved a bill…
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Education Secretary Participates in Roundtable on University Ideology
Discussions addressed concerns over “manufactured ideological conformity chilling free speech and undermining academic rigor.” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon participated in a roundtable discussion with university leaders,…
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Treasury Department Launches Audit of Federal Contracting Practices
The review focuses on the potential misuse of small-business contracting programs. The Department of the Treasury recently announced a comprehensive audit of preference-based federal contracts totaling about $9…
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FCC Extends Equal Employment Deadline for Broadcaster Audits
The selected stations will need to report diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau extended its deadline for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)…
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Transportation Secretary Writes MD Governor Concerning FSK Bridge Rebuild
He cautioned the governor regarding cost overruns and DEI practices that threaten the progress of the project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Maryland Governor Wes…
Read MoreFCC Launches Annual Employment Audits for Hundreds of Broadcasters
New legal language has been added to update the Equal Employment Opportunity clauses. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audits of…
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White House Announces Review of Smithsonian Institution Content
The review is intended to ensure that the “unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story” are being shown before the nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration. On…
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