What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off—part of his administration's goal to eliminate affirmative action efforts within the federal government.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off—part of his administration's goal to eliminate affirmative action efforts within the federal government.
Trump calls for end to DEI programs
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
President Donald Trump is calling for an end to federal diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave
President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.
What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade
A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute.
A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+, immigrant families
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
WA AG Brown suing Trump administration over birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
President Donald Trump's order to start the process to end birthright citizenship is already seeing challenges of its own-- including a new lawsuit from Washington’s top lawyer.
What is 'Stargate AI?": Trump announces $500B investment in AI infrastructure
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running during his first full day back in the White House.
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running during his first full day back in the White House.
California, immigrant rights group take aim at Trump over birthright citizenship order
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.
Trump reinstalls Oval Office Diet Coke button upon White House return
President Trump reinstalls the famous Diet Coke button on the Oval Office desk, along with other personalized changes marking his return to the White House.
President Trump reinstalls the famous Diet Coke button on the Oval Office desk, along with other personalized changes marking his return to the White House.
Here's how much President Trump, his administration and Congressional leaders will earn in salary
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took their oaths of office on Inauguration Day, marking the official start of their administration. Here's a look at their salaries.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took their oaths of office on Inauguration Day, marking the official start of their administration. Here's a look at their salaries.
Trump commutes sentencing of Jan. 6 rioters
President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot
Here's what Trump did on his first day in office
During his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed his first group of executive orders aimed at an array of policies.
During his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed his first group of executive orders aimed at an array of policies.
Presidential inauguration history, traditions
Gart Arndt, host of Everything Everywhere Daily, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the history of Inauguration Day.
Gart Arndt, host of Everything Everywhere Daily, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the history of Inauguration Day.
Jan. 6 rioters to be released from DC jail after Trump pardons
A group of family members and friends of individuals imprisoned for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot have gathered outside the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Their loved ones are expected to be released from jail Monday night.
A group of family members and friends of individuals imprisoned for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot have gathered outside the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Their loved ones are expected to be released from jail Monday night.
Trump’s proposals to end birthright citizenship sparks fear, legal scrutiny
Amid a slew of executive orders, Trump's promise on changes to birthright citizenship draws legal scrutiny.
Amid a slew of executive orders, Trump's promise on changes to birthright citizenship draws legal scrutiny.
Who’s participating in Trump’s Inauguration? Here’s what you need to know
Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration featured high-profile attendees including Former President Barack Obama, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
Donald Trump's 2025 presidential inauguration featured high-profile attendees including Former President Barack Obama, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
Trump to reopen waters for drilling, rolling back environmental protections
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
Explained: Trump's promise to end birthright citizenship
Incoming White House officials have outlined a plan for several actions, which are aimed at tightening the U.S. immigration system. One of the most controversial elements is a push to end birthright citizenship. This policy grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on American soil.
Incoming White House officials have outlined a plan for several actions, which are aimed at tightening the U.S. immigration system. One of the most controversial elements is a push to end birthright citizenship. This policy grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on American soil.
Trump cabinet: Here's the full list of the president's picks
Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of Cabinet
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.



















