Google has announced the elimination of its diversity hiring targets and is conducting a comprehensive review of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision aligns with a broader trend among major corporations reassessing DEI commitments in response to recent legal and political developments.
Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell has criticized the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup efforts, asserting that such considerations are causing unnecessary delays. Grenell emphasized the urgency of debris removal and rebuilding, stating that DEI requirements should not impede the process.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated approximately $270 million to support independent media and the free flow of information in 2025.
President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to sign an executive order which will create a Department of Justice task force to combat anti-Christian bias in federal agencies.
U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's proposed buyout program for federal employees, delaying its implementation until at least Monday.
On February 6, 2025, a U.S. military-contracted surveillance aircraft crashed in the southern Philippines, killing one U.S. service member and three defense contractors.
Lawmakers have introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act, aiming to increase transparency regarding foreign involvement in U.S. K-12 education.
