An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives.
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Powell Corrects Trump on Cost of Fed Renovations
During a tour of the Federal Reserve's headquarters, President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell engaged in a discussion regarding the escalating costs of renovations, with Trump stating the figure has risen to $3.1 billion, a claim Powell disputed. Despite the debate, Trump expressed a desire for collaboration to complete the renovation project, emphasizing a positive meeting atmosphere. Want More Context? 🔎
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