Ayman Mohyeldin, a long-time MSNBC host, is the latest on-air fixture to lose their show as the leftwing network undergoes a broader programming upheaval. The National Pulse reported on Sunday that far-left host Joy Reid’s The ReidOut would cease airing later this week, with a panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele filling the time slot.
It is expected that Ayman Mohyeldin Reports will air its final episode on April 20. Staff members were informed of the show’s cancellation on Monday. The move comes amidst an ongoing restructuring of MSNBC’s programming by the network’s new president, Rebecca Kutler. In December, Kutler pressed Reid and host Stephanie Ruhle to take pay cuts in order to continue in their roles with the network.
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During his 14-year tenure with MSNBC, Mohyeldin hosted multiple programs, including Morning Joe First Look. In 2021, he hosted a weekend evening show named after him.
The shake-up follows other significant changes within the broader NBC family. Chuck Todd, a high-profile anchor and former Meet The Press host, announced his departure from NBC after 18 years. Additionally, on Monday, NBC mainstay Lester Holt announced that he would be stepping down as the anchor of NBC Nightly News after nearly a decade. Holt will continue as the anchor of Dateline.
Notably, NBC and MSNBC’s parent company, Comcast, has announced plans to sell off at least the latter of the two networks along with several other media properties. The divestment appears to have been influenced by MSNBC’s lagging viewership ratings, which have seen a significant drop in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald J. Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for foreign workers.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President Trump, and businesses using H-1B migrants.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Thursday in a federal court in Washington, D.C.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Many members of the U.S. Chamber are bracing for the need to scale back or entirely walk away from the H-1B program, to the detriment of their investors, customers, and their own existing employees,” the Chamber stated in the lawsuit.
🎯IMPACT: The fee, proposed by the Trump White House, is aimed at discouraging rampant H-1B visa program fraud and abuse that undermines the employment and wages of native-born American workers.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a major globalist lobbying entity representing 300,000 corporate interests, filed a lawsuit on Thursday against President Donald J. Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The fee, introduced through an Executive Order in September, applies to new applicants selected in the annual H-1B visa lottery starting in March.
The Chamber—which supports mass immigration and flooding the labor market with cheap foreign workers—argues that the fee exceeds the President’s authority and disrupts the visa system established by Congress. The H-1B program, which is intended to allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in certain fields, is particularly abused by technology companies—including companies like Cognizant, Infosys, and other H-1 B “mills” that essentially outsource American jobs to foreign contractors.
Currently, employers sponsoring H-1B workers typically pay between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees. The Chamber stated that the new fee would force businesses to either increase labor costs dramatically—a euphemism for paying fair wages to American citizens—or reduce hiring of foreign workers.
“Many members of the U.S. Chamber are bracing for the need to scale back or entirely walk away from the H-1B program, to the detriment of their investors, customers, and their own existing employees,” the Chamber said in its filing in a federal court in Washington, D.C, on Thursday. The Trump White House has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
Data analysis by The National Pulse has revealed that industries and companies relying on cheap, foreign labor supplied by the H1-B visa program have grossly undercounted the number of visa holders admitted to the United States each year and its impact on the wages of native-born Americans.
Those supporting cheap, foreign labor visas insist the United States abides by the statutory cap of 65,000 H1-B visas awarded through a lottery system each year—and an additional 20,000 visas reserved for immigrants with advanced secondary degrees created through the 2004 Omnibus. That means, statutorily, 85,000 H1-B visas can theoretically be granted to foreign workers each year. However, according to the U.S. federal government’s mandated reports to Congress, this number is significantly higher.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal grand jury has indicted John Bolton on charges of mishandling classified information.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The indictment was issued on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
🎯IMPACT: Bolton could face up to 10 years in prison for each count if convicted.
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A federal grand jury has indicted John Bolton, who served as National Security Adviser under President Donald J. Trump during his first term but became one of the America First leader’s most venomous critics after he was fired. The war hawk faces charges of mishandling classified information.
The 26-page sealed indictment includes 18 federal counts—likely pertaining to the Espionage Act—accuses Bolton of using a personal AOL e-mail account to send sensitive national security documents. The allegations state that Bolton knowingly transmitted materials related to foreign policy matters while communicating with external contacts after his tenure at the White House ended.
If found guilty, Bolton could face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for each count of unauthorized transmission of classified material, though other charges under the Espionage Act could carry even more serious sentences.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal grand jury indicted two alleged Antifa members on terrorism-related charges for attacking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Cameron Arnold, Zachary Evetts, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel.
📍WHEN & WHERE: July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
💬KEY QUOTE: “First time ever: the FBI arrested Antifa-aligned anarchist violent extremists and terrorism charges have been brought for the July 4 Prairieland ICE attack in Texas. Under President Trump’s new authorities we’ve made 20+ arrests.” – FBI Director Kash Patel.
🎯IMPACT: The charges are the first Antifa-related terrorism charges, with over 20 arrests tied to the case.
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Two men, Cameron Arnold and Zachary Evetts, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a violent July 4 attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Alvarado, Texas. The charges include providing material support for terrorism and attempted murder of federal officers. It is the first time terrorism charges have been brought against alleged Antifa members.
According to the indictment, Arnold, Evetts, and others orchestrated an armed assault on the Prairieland Detention Center. The group allegedly used fireworks to lure officers outside the facility before opening fire on them. FBI Director Kash Patel described the incident as a “planned and coordinated terrorist attack.”
“First time ever: the FBI arrested Antifa-aligned anarchist violent extremists and terrorism charges have been brought for the July 4 Prairieland ICE attack in Texas. Under President Trump’s new authorities we’ve made 20+ arrests,” he said on X.
Court records and public reports state that on the night of the attack, a group of ten to 12 individuals dressed in black tactical gear ignited fireworks and spray-painted anti-ICE messages such as “ICE pig” and “traitor” on vehicles and buildings. Once officers responded, gunfire erupted. One officer from the Alvarado Police Department was shot in the neck from a concealed position in nearby woods. Another assailant reportedly fired 20 to 30 rounds at unarmed ICE staff.
The injured officer was hospitalized. Authorities recovered AR-style rifles, tactical radios, body armor, spray paint, and a van loaded with additional firearms and equipment. Investigators also found protest flyers and flags with slogans like “fight ICE terror with class war” and “resist fascism, fight oligarchy.”
In total, 15 to 17 individuals have been charged in connection with the assault, which officials say was carefully planned. The charges carry significant penalties, including attempted murder of federal officers and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, both of which carry sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison.
Federal officials have linked the attack to a broader rise in violence against ICE personnel. In a separate incident in September, a sniper-style attack targeted another ICE facility in Dallas, accidentally killing two detainees before the gunman took his own life. Investigators say that the attacker had studied facility blueprints and past political assassinations.
In response to the growing trend, President Trump has formally declared Antifa a terrorist organization. Attorney General Pam Bondi reiterated the administration’s position, stating that such acts will be prosecuted as terrorism under federal law.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: West Midlands Police classified an upcoming Aston Villa FC soccer game in Birmingham, England, as “high risk” after assessing public safety concerns, essentially banning Jewish fans from attending because of threats from local Muslims.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council, Aston Villa FC, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Birmingham Muslims, and Jewish soccer fans.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Previous incidents occurred during the 2024 Europa League match in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands; the upcoming game is in Birmingham on Thursday, November 6.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This decision is based on current intelligence and previous incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences.” – West Midlands Police spokesman
🎯IMPACT: Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, a predominantly Jewish demographic, are prohibited from attending the game to mitigate risks to public safety.
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West Midlands Police has classified an upcoming Aston Villa FC soccer game in Birmingham, England, as “high risk” following a “thorough assessment” of public safety concerns. The decision bans fans of Villa’s opponent, Maccabi Tel Aviv—a predominantly Jewish demographic—from attending the match to mitigate risks to public safety. According to the West Midlands Police, the decision was made after considering current intelligence and previous incidents of violence and hate crimes, as well as threats from local Muslims.
A spokesman for the police stated, “This decision is based on current intelligence and previous incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences that occurred during the 2024 Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.” The November 2024 match in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, saw violence break out, leading to arrests. Amsterdam officials described the events as a “toxic combination of antisemitism, hooliganism, and anger” over the war in Gaza and other Middle Eastern conflicts.
Birmingham City Council issued a safety certificate for the upcoming game, but West Midlands Police has voiced its support for prohibiting away supporters from attending. “Based on our professional judgement, we believe this measure will help mitigate risks to public safety,” the spokesman added.
Protests over the war in Gaza have occurred at various sporting events, including during Israel’s national team matches in recent World Cup qualifiers.
The National Pulse reported in February 2024 that parts of Birmingham have become “no-go zones,” according to then-Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Scully. No-go zones are predominantly a phenomenon in European nations that have experienced significant migration from Muslim nations. However, Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, has previously covered their emergence in the United States in a 2017 book on the subject.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an illegal immigrant in the Hanover Park suburb of Chicago, Illinois, who was serving as a sworn police officer.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: DHS, ICE, the Hanover Park Police Department, and Radule Bojovic.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The arrest was announced on October 16, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Radule Bojovic violated our nation’s laws and was living ILLEGALLY in the United States for 10 years—what kind of police department gives criminal illegal aliens badges and guns?” — DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin
🎯IMPACT: This is the second armed police officer arrested for being an illegal immigrant this year.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested an illegal immigrant in the Hanover Park suburb of Chicago, Illinois, who was serving as a sworn police officer. According to DHS, Radule Bojovic—a Montenegrin national who overstayed a 2015 tourist visa—was “encountered during a targeted enforcement action” as part of ICE’s “Midway Blitz” operation.
Notably, a sworn police officer is a law enforcement professional who has taken an oath to uphold the law and is empowered to enforce it, including carrying a firearm and making arrests. This status is granted after completing a law enforcement academy and is confirmed through a “swearing-in” ceremony, during which they take an oath to support the Constitution and perform their duties. Federal law bars illegal immigrants—and most nonimmigrant visa holders—from owning firearms.
The Hanover Park Police Department announced in an August social media post that Bojovic had joined the force after graduating from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. At the academy, Bojovic completed “an intensive 15 weeks of field training and evaluation as he continues preparing to serve the Hanover Park community.”
“Radule Bojovic violated our nation’s laws and was living ILLEGALLY in the United States for 10 years—what kind of police department gives criminal illegal aliens badges and guns? It’s a felony for aliens to even possess a firearm. A law enforcement officer who is actively breaking the law,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement following the arrest.
The National Pulse reported in July that an illegal immigrant had been arrested after his attempt to unlawfully purchase a firearm was flagged by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Shockingly, Jon Luke Evans—a Jamaican national—was employed as a police officer in Maine when he attempted the gun purchase.
In late September, ICE agents also apprehended Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, the Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, after he was identified as an illegal alien from Guyana with a history of weapons-related charges. Notably, he was also registered to vote.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A junior staffer in the office of Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH) displayed an American flag with a swastika embedded in it during a Zoom call. Emerging evidence suggests the staffer is the victim of an elaborate set-up.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH), his legislative correspondent, and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: October 2025, during a Zoom call from Taylor’s Capitol Hill office.
💬KEY QUOTE: “No Hill staffer would knowingly put that up in their office,” a longtime Hill veteran said.
🎯IMPACT: An investigation has been opened by the Committee on House Administration and the U.S. Capitol Police.
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Controversy surrounding Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH) erupted when a leftist X (formerly Twitter) account, The Rooster, posted about a Zoom call showing that a staffer in Taylor’s office appeared to have an American flag with a swastika embedded in it. However, mounting evidence suggests the staffer was set up, with the incident prompting an investigation by the Committee on House Administration, led by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI).
Sources indicate that the flag, which appeared to have a swastika incorporated into its red stripes, appears normal in person. The swastika is not visible to the naked eye and only appears in video and photographs as a kind of “optical illusion.”
An insider revealed that similar flags were distributed to various Congressional offices earlier in the year. The origins of these flags are currently unknown, but the distribution may have been part of a covert operation or a deliberate attempt to embarrass Republican lawmakers.
The investigation is ongoing, and the U.S. Capitol Police are also involved. The situation highlights how quickly accusations can spread on social media, often without thorough verification. A member of the House Admin Committee remarked, “This saga shows how legacy corporate media tries to blow up conservatives without asking any questions.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED:CNN announced the launch of a new subscription service, “All Access,” set to begin on October 28 at $6.99 per month.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: CNN Worldwide Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson, alongside Alex MacCallum, EVP of digital products and services.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The service launches on October 28, offering access to live and on-demand content via CNN platforms.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s an essential step in CNN’s evolution as we work to give audiences the complete CNN experience in a format that reflects how audiences engage with the news today,” said Alex MacCallum.
🎯IMPACT: The move reflects CNN’s effort to squeeze profit out of a declining viewer base.
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CNN has announced the launch of its new subscription service, “All Access,” which will begin on October 28 at a cost of $6.99 per month. A previous attempt at a pay-for-streaming service, CNN+, helped precipitate the firing of the network’s prior CEO, Chris Licht, after just over a year on the job in 2023. CNN+ lasted just 30 days before being abandoned.
The new service will provide subscribers with live and on-demand content and access to CNN’s digital journalism. Last year, the corporate news network instituted a paywall for much of its written content and inked a deal to replace much of its original reporting with content from the Associated Press.
Alex MacCallum, CNN Worldwide’s executive vice president of digital products and services, described the initiative as “an essential step in CNN’s evolution” to meet the way audiences consume news today. Mark Thompson, CNN Worldwide’s chairman and CEO, has been a driving force behind merging CNN’s linear and digital operations to better serve its audience.
CNN is offering an introductory annual rate of $41.99, discounted from the standard $69.99 annual price.
Over the last several years, the network has seen its share ratings plummet. Declining viewership and executive-level turmoil—along with its failed attempts at subscription services—have resulted in numerous rounds of layoffs and the firing of top on-air talent. The National Pulse reported last November that several key network personalities, including Wolf Blitzer and Jake Tapper, were refused raises, and numerous production staff were laid off.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: France’s top court confirmed a ban on Marine Le Pen, the leader of the National Rally (RN) party, from running for office due to a controversial conviction.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Marine Le Pen, the French Council of State, and supporters of the National Rally party.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was upheld recently in Paris, France.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a bid by the judiciary to ‘steal’ the next election.” – Marine Le Pen
🎯IMPACT: The ban could deepen France’s political crisis, eroding public trust in the democratic process amid calls for new elections.
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A Paris court has confirmed that Marine Le Pen, head of France’s poll-leading National Rally party, has been barred from running for office despite the increasing likelihood that French President Emmanuel Macron will be forced to call snap elections—or even dissolve the current Fifth Republic for a new constitution. The French Council of State rejected Le Pen’s appeal to overturn her “ineligibility” order, which was imposed in March and is being enforced immediately despite her ongoing appeal against the conviction itself.
Le Pen’s supporters have labeled the ruling as politically motivated, claiming it is solely intended to remove her from the ballot instead of serving justice. Le Pen herself has described the move as an attempt by the judiciary to “steal” the next election. The accusation stems from the perception that the law she is accused of breaking, related to campaign financing fraud, is selectively enforced against politicians who challenge the authority of the European Union (EU).
Le Pen’s appeal against the conviction is scheduled for January. If successful, her eligibility to run for office could be restored in time for the next planned French Presidential election. However, the immediate political climate in France is highly unstable, with governments collapsing rapidly and calls for fresh national elections intensifying.
The instability stems from a deeply divided parliament where no single party or coalition can form a majority. This gridlock has led to discussions about overhauling France’s political system, including the possibility of ending the Fifth Republic and introducing a new constitution and electoral framework.
In an interesting twist, Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou and descendant of France’s last king, has expressed his readiness to serve the nation as king in a restored monarchy—though limited by a new, hypothetical constitution. Speaking to the French newspaper Journal du Dimanche, Bourbon, also known as Louis XX, criticized Macron’s government for its inability to address the country’s pressing issues and for plunging the nation into political chaos.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating whether an “extended network” helped Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel, and left-wing extremist groups.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The assassination occurred on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We are dedicating every asset to reaching out to anyone he [Robinson] contacted, called, and text-messaged and had chats online [on] social media platforms with.” – Kash Patel
🎯IMPACT: The investigation has expanded to include far-left groups and online communities that may have influenced or supported Robinson.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is indicating that Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, may have received assistance from an “extended network” to carry out the assassination. Robinson, 22, is facing charges including aggravated murder and the possibility of the death penalty.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated late Wednesday that the agency is “dedicating every asset” to identifying individuals or groups who may have aided Robinson. This includes examining his communications on social media and online platforms.
Law enforcement is investigating several groups, including the pro-transgender organization Armed Queers SLC, which reportedly removed its Instagram account following Kirk’s assassination. The group’s logo features high-powered rifle rounds similar to those used in the attack. Authorities are also scrutinizing the online gaming platform Steam and other communities where Robinson was active.
Robinson is believed to have been radicalized by far-left ideologies, and he possibly received material support from other left-wing and pro-transgender extremists online. He reportedly confessed to the murder in a message sent via the Discord platform and made a phone call shortly after the attack. Investigators are working to verify these claims and trace any further connections.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: NBC News announced layoffs impacting seven percent of its workforce, particularly those specialized in reporting on ethnic minority and LGBT issues
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: NBC News, its parent company Comcast, and affected employees across various reporting teams.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The layoffs were reported recently, ahead of NBC’s planned split from MSNBC, which will be rebranded to “MSNOW.”
🎯IMPACT: Approximately 150 employees were laid off, with broader industry implications as other networks like CBS and CNN potentially face similar changes.
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NBC News has laid off around 150 employees, roughly seven percent of its newsroom workforce, as part of a major restructuring plan that will separate the network from its cable affiliate MSNBC. The move comes ahead of MSNBC’s upcoming rebrand as “MSNOW.” The cuts impacted teams that specialized in reporting on minority and LGBT issues, including NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino, and NBC OUT. According to NBC, these verticals will continue to exist, but their coverage will be absorbed into the broader newsroom rather than being handled by dedicated teams.
The layoffs affect about 2,000 NBC News staffers and around two percent of the wider company workforce, which also includes employees at NBC and Telemundo’s local stations. The network has stated that more than 100 open positions remain available within the news division, and laid-off staff are encouraged to apply.
The reorganization is part of a broader corporate shift under NBC’s parent company, Comcast, which plans to group several networks, including CNBC and USA Network, under a new umbrella brand called Versant. Similar cost-cutting measures may soon be implemented at other major networks. Reports suggest CBS News and CNN could follow suit with staff reductions or pay cuts, including among high-profile anchors such as Anderson Cooper, Jake Tapper, and Gayle King, who are known for commanding multimillion-dollar salaries.
These changes come amid a broader trend in corporate America and public institutions pulling back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Earlier this year, Microsoft disbanded its DEI team, citing “changing business needs.” Internal communications from the company reportedly acknowledged that the kind of systemic change DEI programs aim to create is no longer viewed as a business priority. In a separate move, the University of Florida laid off all DEI personnel and shut down related offices in compliance with new laws banning the use of public funds for DEI efforts.
At the federal level, a rollback of DEI programs is being driven by the Trump administration. In early 2025, the Department of Education removed hundreds of DEI-related documents from its website, canceled over $2 million in DEI training contracts, and placed several related staff on administrative leave.
In March, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education itself, reducing its responsibilities, and initiating widespread layoffs.
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