The Daily Populous

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.

By Thursday, federal agencies are directed to compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers as of Election Day.

Trump’s executive order will toss out equity plans developed by federal agencies and terminate any roles or offices dedicated to promoting diversity. »

Trump’s choice for attorney general, Pam Bondi, was evasive about protecting birthright citizenship during her first confirmation hearing last week, saying only that she would “study” the issue.

Those lawsuits have now entered the federal court system, where their fates will depend on which judge will preside over them.

Now Trump will depend on these friendly judges to rule against the lawsuits filed against his executive orders. »

Since then, Danaya Phonphayung and Sunma Piamboon, both women, have considered themselves a married couple, even if same-sex marriages were not legally recognized.

They plan to register their marriage at a district office near their home on the very first day that the law allows.

Thailand has a reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, but struggled for decades to pass a marriage equality law. »

Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations has endorsed Israeli claims of biblical rights to the entire West Bank during a Senate confirmation hearing, aligning herself with positions that could complicate diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

“You told me that, yes, you shared that view,” the Democratic Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen said during questioning.

Mike Huckabee, Trump’s ambassador to Israel, has echoed similar sentiments over Israel’s sovereignty, declaring “there’s no such thing as a West Bank” during a 2017 visit to Israel. »