The memo is the latest of several executive actions targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on March 18 removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from foreign service positions. The order directs all agency heads to avoid basing any foreign service recruitment, hiring, promotion,
Second Amendment advocates praised the move, but gun control proponents said it puts gun industry profits ahead of children and families. The June 2024 advisory by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declaring violent crime involving guns a public health crisis has been removed from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. The unprecedented
A federal judge ordered officials to provide more information about deportation flights carrying Venezuelans to El Salvador. U.S. officials said in sworn statements on March 18 that they did not violate a federal judge’s order on deportation flights, in part because the flight that left after the order was released carried Venezuelans who were being
Manufacturing output surged in February, exceeding expectations and fueling optimism for Trump’s economic revival after years of industrial contraction. Manufacturing output at U.S. factories surged in February, far exceeding expectations and reinforcing optimism about President Donald Trump’s promised manufacturing revival. Factory output climbed 0.9 percent last month, triple the 0.3 percent growth forecast by economists
The billionaires have backed opposing candidates to fill the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s vacant seat. Early voting in Wisconsin’s contentious state Supreme Court election began on March 18, thrusting the two candidates and their billionaire backers into the spotlight. The contest is between Democrat-preferred Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford and the Republican-backed Waukesha County Circuit
Government officials had argued that dismantling USAID fit within the president’s authority to conduct foreign affairs. A federal judge said on March 18 that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team likely violated the U.S. Constitution by moving to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Closing the USAID headquarters, laying
Government officials had argued that dismantling USAID fit within the president’s authority to conduct foreign affairs. A federal judge said on March 18 that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team likely violated the U.S. Constitution by moving to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Closing the USAID headquarters, laying