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Birmingham Mayor Condemns Trump’s Executive Orders, Calls It 'Alabama-fication' of Federal Government
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and private sector have ignited a wave of controversy and criticism, with opponents accusing the administration of undermining decades of progress in workplace equity. 
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and private sector have ignited a wave of controversy and criticism, with opponents accusing the administration of undermining decades of progress in workplace equity. -
Trump's Anti-DEI Order Prompts Fears of 'Witch Hunt' Against Diversity Advocates
President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order that effectively dismantles diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs across the federal government, marking a stark shift in policy. The order, signed this week, revokes decades of affirmative action practices and threatens to extend enforcement into the private sector, potentially putting corporate diversity efforts on shaky legal ground. 
President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order that effectively dismantles diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs across the federal government, marking a stark shift in policy. The order, signed this week, revokes decades of affirmative action practices and threatens to extend enforcement into the private sector, potentially putting corporate diversity efforts on shaky legal ground. -
Federal Employees Ordered to Report Colleagues in DEI Roles or Face 'Adverse Consequences'
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping directive targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs within the federal government. On Wednesday, federal employees received emails warning that they could face "adverse consequences" if they fail to report colleagues engaged in DEI-related work. The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate all DEI programs in federal agencies. 
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping directive targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) programs within the federal government. On Wednesday, federal employees received emails warning that they could face "adverse consequences" if they fail to report colleagues engaged in DEI-related work. The move follows President Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate all DEI programs in federal agencies. -
Pentagon to Deploy up to 1,500 Active-duty Troops to US-Mexico Border as Trump Pushes Crackdown on Immigration
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. 
The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming days, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's efforts to address illegal immigration and secure the southern border. This move comes on the heels of executive orders Trump signed shortly after taking office, signaling a sharp focus on immigration enforcement as a central tenet of his administration. -
DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Investigate State, Local Resistance to Immigration Crackdown
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. 
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to investigate state and local officials who may be obstructing the Trump administration's efforts to enforce immigration laws. In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed prosecutors to target resistance to the administration's deportation and border enforcement initiatives, emphasizing the urgency of aggressive federal action. -
Trump Warns Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Economic Penalties
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. 
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, threatening severe economic consequences if Russia fails to reach a settlement to end its nearly three-year war in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump promised "high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russian goods and exports to the United States and allied nations should the conflict continue. -
Trump Revokes Decades-Old Civil Rights Order, Targets Diversity Programs in Sweeping Crackdown
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. 
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order this week that dismantles decades of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including the revocation of an order signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson that laid the groundwork for affirmative action in federal contracting. The move extends into the private sector, targeting corporations, universities, and nonprofits for potential civil investigations over their DEI initiatives. -
Trump Considers 10% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. 
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on imports from China, citing the trafficking of fentanyl through Mexico and Canada as a primary justification. The proposed tariff, which could be implemented as soon as February 1, reflects a significant shift in the administration's approach to global trade and marks the continuation of Trump's campaign promise to enforce stricter trade policies. The president also warned of impending tariffs on the European Union, accusing the bloc of unfair trade practices. -
John Bolton 'Disappointed' as Trump Terminates Secret Service Protection Despite Iranian Threats
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton expressed disappointment after President Donald Trump revoked his Secret Service protection just hours into his second term. Bolton, who has faced ongoing threats from Iran due to his hardline foreign policy stance, confirmed the move to CNN on Tuesday, saying, "I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has made this decision." 
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton expressed disappointment after President Donald Trump revoked his Secret Service protection just hours into his second term. Bolton, who has faced ongoing threats from Iran due to his hardline foreign policy stance, confirmed the move to CNN on Tuesday, saying, "I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has made this decision." -
Trump Sparks Legal Storm With Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump's controversial executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States has sparked immediate legal challenges and widespread condemnation. The order, signed on Inauguration Day, targets children born to non-citizens or unauthorized immigrants, marking a sharp escalation in his administration's hardline immigration policies. President Donald Trump's controversial executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States has sparked immediate legal challenges and widespread condemnation. The order, signed on Inauguration Day, targets children born to non-citizens or unauthorized immigrants, marking a sharp escalation in his administration's hardline immigration policies.
