Executive orders in action: Trump moves to shut down federal DEI offices
The reversal of diversity policies is part of Trump’s drive to “protect civil rights” and end what his administration has called “discriminatory initiatives.”
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Trump’s words changed Springfield, Ohio. Its Haitian community is bracing for what’s next.
A local podcaster is urging fellow Haitians to stay in Springfield as they wait to see whether anti-immigration rhetoric imperils their status — and the city's economic resurgence.
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Trump’s first term ignited #MeToo. Will his second extinguish it?
Advocates for victims of sexual violence see Trump’s reelection — and his Cabinet picks — as a clear sign of backlash against the movement to hold powerful men accountable.
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Biden set records for appointing diverse federal judges. Here’s what that looks like.
It could be a stark contrast to Trump.
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What a new immigration directive could mean for domestic violence victims
Trump's Department of Homeland Security removed its policy on "sensitive zones" protected from deportation, including women's shelters, schools and churches.
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On day one, Trump pits his administration against transgender people
His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.
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Trump signs executive order ending birthright citizenship
The order was quickly challenged in court, as the 14th Amendment has long been interpreted to grant citizenship to any person born in the United States.
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Trump revokes federal diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines
"We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based," President Donald Trump said in his inaugural address.
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At inauguration, the burden of what has not been
Both Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris had a direct line of sight as the man who insulted them on his path to the presidency took the oath of office.
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Trump’s view of a ‘Golden Age’ is one full of restrictions
Trump’s second inaugural address outlined an agenda that will take aim at racial equity efforts, transgender rights and undocumented immigrants.