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.
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel announced his resignation just days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration this Monday and return to the Oval Office. Werfel, who still had three years remaining in his term, will step down on January 20, coinciding with Trump’s swearing-in.
The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles have drawn sharp criticism over years of mismanagement and budgetary neglect under Democrat leadership. The crisis has exposed a severely underfunded Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), leaving firefighters and residents to face unprecedented challenges.
Amazon has announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following an internal review. In a memo from Candi Castleberry, Vice President of Inclusive Experiences and Technology, the company stated it is "winding down outdated programs and materials" to integrate DEI efforts into broader company processes. The move reflects a trend in the corporate world as several major companies reevaluate their DEI strategies.
Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has announced it is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, joining other major corporations in revising or ending such programs following criticism for being "ineffective" and "woke."
Ten days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doubling down on the city's controversial Welcoming City Ordinance.
