By close of business Wednesday, diversity, equity and inclusion offices within the federal government will shut down; email accounts will be suspended.

Some federal departments have more than half their staff working remotely—meaning Trump's new executive order is a problem.

according to an August 2024 report from the federal Office of Management and Budget

"If you are a federal worker now, you need to be prepared for an all-out assault on where you work and the security of your job."

A memo told federal agencies to put their workers in DEI roles on leave by 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's executive order.

(TNND) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.

Donald Trump said during the campaign that he'd fire federal workers who won't return to the office and also challenge a Biden-era deal on the issue.

Shortly after taking office on Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders impacting federal workers, many of whom live in the D.C. area.

• Establish the Department of Government Efficiency under the Executive Office of the President until July 4, 2026. This is the entity led by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, and is charged with recommending cuts in federal programs and spending.