Mark Cuban Challenged Over DEI Hiring Practices

The celebrity businessman believes ‘race and gender can be part of the equation’ when hiring staff. High-profile businessman Mark Cuban has doubled down on his position on inclusive hiring practices, defending his diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policy. “I’ve never hired anyone based exclusively on race, gender, religion,” Mr. Cuban said on X, formerly

Public Schedule – January 31, 2024

***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN   11:30 a.m. Secretary Blinken meets with InterAction President and CEO Tom Hart and member NGO leaders  at the Department of State.(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)  1:15 p.m. Secretary Blinken meets with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag at the Department of State.(CAMERA SPRAY

Trump Prosecutor Nathan Wade Settles Divorce, Avoids Having to Testify About Relationship With Fani Willis

Trump special prosecutor Nathan Wade has reached a temporary divorce settlement with his estranged wife and so will likely avoid having to testify in court about his alleged affair with his boss, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Mr. Wade, the Atlanta special prosecutor who was hired by Ms. Wills and brought election interference charges

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Says His Duties Compel Him to Continue Mayorkas Impeachment

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-Tenn.) said he’s not concerned about the political spectacle of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying his committee is duty-bound to advance the impeachment effort no matter how the rest of Congress rules on the matter. Members of Mr. Green’s committee weighed in on Mr. Mayorkas’s tenure