Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is eliminating hundreds of corporate roles and closing an office in North Carolina as part of a broader restructuring effort. Employees in smaller offices, including those in Hoboken, New Jersey, are being asked to relocate to the company’s main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Sunnyvale, California. The changes aim to streamline operations and improve collaboration, according to a company memo sent to employees on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday reversing President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action for government contractors. The new order eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements in federal hiring, contracting, and spending, signaling a shift toward merit-based practices.
Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the “deep state” are taking shape as reports reveal his administration has begun the process of firing and reassigning over 1,000 federal officials. The move, targeting entrenched bureaucratic structures, aligns with Trump’s commitment to reforming the federal government and ensuring accountability.
CNN, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, plans to lay off hundreds of employees this week as part of a strategy to refocus its business around a global digital audience, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday.
Four Venezuelan migrants are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing nearly $5,000 worth of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut in Oak Brook Mall on the afternoon of January 20.
The State Department implemented a "One Flag Policy," preventing U.S. outposts from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag, according to an order obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.
ESPN, a network often criticized by conservatives for its left-leaning bias, surprised many during the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State. During halftime, the network aired a pre-recorded message from President Donald J. Trump, who was inaugurated earlier in the day as the 47th President of the United States.
Following the swearing-in, President Trump promptly initiated a series of executive actions aimed at reversing several policies from the previous administration.