Trump places all U.S. government diversity staff on paid leave, effective immediately.

 

Summary

• Executive Order on DEI Programs:
  Donald Trump issues an executive order to end "dangerous, demeaning, and immoral" diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

• Diversity Staff on Paid Leave: Federal agencies are directed through a government memo to place diversity staff on paid leave "immediately," with a deadline of 17:00 local time (22:00 GMT) today.

• A wave of Executive Actions:
  Following his inauguration on Monday, Trump signed numerous executive orders addressing various issues.

• Capitol Riot Pardons:
  Trump defends pardoning nearly 1,600 supporters involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot, stating their "lives have been ruined."

• Proposed Tariff on Chinese Goods:
  Trump announces plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods as early as next week, citing fentanyl trafficking to Mexico and Canada as a driving factor behind his administration's discussions.