2025-02-22 00:46:33

Judge blocks Trump’s order to withdraw federal funding for DEI programs as lawsuit plays out

A federal judge on Friday blocked a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-blocks-trumps-order-to-withdraw-federal-funding-for-dei-programs-as-lawsuit-plays-out

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