How Trump Shifted Policy in Week 1, on Immigration, DEI and More
Through a flurry of orders, the new president quickly began driving the country in a different direction on many contentious issues.
Diversity Initiatives
Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars
The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.
Trump Rolls Back Civil Rights Measure Banning Discrimination in Federal Hiring
His order revokes one signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 that prohibited discriminatory practices in hiring and employment in government contracting.
Trump Administration Orders D.E.I. Officials Be Put on Leave
Staff members tasked with overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were to be placed on paid administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI Pick, Offers New Life Details in Senate Questionnaire
In the form, Kash Patel said he had participated in an American Bar Association program that promotes diversity. He also played down his role in the Benghazi investigation.
Admiral Fagan Is Fired as Coast Guard Commandant
The first woman to lead a branch of the armed forces was relieved of command within 24 hours of President Trump’s inauguration.
Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.