White House July 25 Michelle Obama portraitist's exhibit with trans Statue of Liberty pulled after pressure from Vance Artist Amy Sherald canceled her Smithsonian show after Vice President JD Vance raised concerns about divisive content violating a Trump executive order.
Media July 25 Civil rights organization declares 'state of national emergency,' citing attacks on DEI Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, discussed the organization's efforts to resist what he calls an unprecedented assault on civil rights gains of the last 70 years.
Senate Hearings July 23 Sen. Hirono slammed after suggesting anti-DEI lawmakers doubt her trustworthiness because she is a minority Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt slams Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, for suggesting that critics of DEI initiatives must inherently view her with suspicion since she is a minority.
DEI July 23 WATCH: DEI efforts were rebranded at 2 red-state colleges to skirt Trump orders, staffers admit Despite state and federal prohibitions on DEI, two of Tennessee's largest universities have found strategic ways to continue their work — changing names but not missions, according to undercover conversations with faculty and staff.
Federal Courts July 22 Federal judge slaps temporary restraining order on Mississippi DEI ban Mississippi law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and universities paused by federal judge who cited free speech concerns.
DEI July 18 Christian university rebranding DEI to evade Trump order, enroll illegals, Tennessee rep says Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., demanded a probe into Belmont University after undercover recordings allegedly revealed a staff admitted to maintaining DEI initiatives despite Trump directives.
DEI July 17 DHS cancels $18.5 million in Biden-era grants designated to fund LGBTQ and DEI programs The Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem are canceling $18.5 million in grants they say were funding DEI and LGBTQ initiatives.
Opinion July 14 One state's bold fight against classroom indoctrination targets woke 'welcome' signs The debate over 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' signs in Idaho schools highlights tensions between parental authority and DEI-related classroom displays
DEI July 11 DEI-fueled investing is ‘ideological coercion’ of shareholders, Missouri AG warns amid new probe Two leading proxy advisory firms face investigations from Missouri's attorney general for allegedly misleading consumers about prioritizing DEI and ESG over investor returns.
Fox News Flash July 8 Cornell University hit with federal civil rights complaint over alleged discriminatory DEI practices The America First Policy Institute filed a federal civil rights complaint against Cornell University, alleging discriminatory DEI practices in hiring and scholarship programs.
New York City July 7 Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s SAT score revealed: report Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's SAT score has been revealed as below the median score for students admitted into Columbia University, according to reporting.
