A huge media deal just got the thumbs up from the FCC. Paramount Global and Skydance Media are set to join forces after a long wait. The FCC approved the transfer of 28 local TV stations, clearing the last hurdle for this $8 billion merger. The FCC voted 2-1 to approve the deal. The only no vote came from Commissioner Anna Gomez. She had concerns about Paramount's s...
A recent ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that the administration's actions violated teachers' rights. ...
The Trump administration has been pushing hard against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This has put many health care providers and researchers in a tough spot. They fear that important health research and programs might get cut. This could happen either because of direct orders from the Trump administration or because institutions try to avoid upsett...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on Disney and ABC. The agency is looking into the companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This comes as the Trump administration has been pushing back against such initiatives in the media and entertainment fields. The FCC chair, Brendan Carr, has asked the agency's enforcement team to...
The Supreme Court is now involved in a dispute over teacher training funds. The Trump administration wants to slash hundreds of millions of dollars from these programs. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A federal judge in Boston initially blocked these cuts, noting that they were already impacting training p...
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Baltimore stepped in to stop President Donald Trump's attempts to end federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The judge's decision came after a lawsuit filed by several groups, including the city of Baltimore and higher education organizations. These groups argued that Trump's executive orders w...
President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military readiness. Another order is expected to reinstate troops who were remove...
The U. S. Air Force has halted and is reviewing a basic training course that highlights the achievements of Black and female pilots during World War II. This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Videos featuring the Tuskegee Airmen and Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) were removed from ...
In a sudden move, the White House has ordered all employees in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to take paid administrative leave effective immediately. This action is part of a series of changes from the new administration, following through on a campaign promise to limit DEI programs. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management directed age...
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, colleges and universities are preparing for significant shifts in their policies and programs. Many institutions, especially those in red states, are dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move is seen by both conservative and liberal politicians as a potential blueprint for the r...