Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Racially Discriminatory DEI Practices in Federal Contracting
President Donald J. Trump unveiled an executive order that prohibits federal contractors and their subcontractors from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices that the administration classifies as racially discriminatory. This directive insists that federal contracting and employment decisions focus strictly on merit and efficiency. The order targets the removal of policies that promote racial or ethnic preferences, urging contractors to adhere to equal treatment principles under the law. It marks a significant shift in federal contracting priorities by ending race-conscious DEI programs. This directive impacts thousands of companies working with the federal government, potentially altering hiring and contracting standards... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 19:03
US President Orders Crackdown on Racial Bias in Federal Contractors’ DEI Practices
The President of the United States has issued an executive order addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs among federal contractors. The order asserts that DEI activities, which involve treating employees or applicants differently based on race or ethnicity, are discriminatory and unacceptable. It calls for federal contractors to evaluate and adjust their practices to avoid racial bias and to focus on merit-based hiring and treatment. This directive affects the thousands of companies and organizations contracting with the federal government, demanding they cease DEI efforts that may separate or single out individuals based on immutable traits. The administration claims these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 19:00
Dublin primary school expresses disappointment over exclusion from DEIS Plus scheme for disadvantaged communities
A primary school in west Dublin is grappling with profound disappointment after its exclusion from the newly established DEIS Plus scheme, aimed at providing enhanced support to schools serving disadvantaged communities. St. Patrick’s Senior School, located in Corduff, Blanchardstown, expressed "absolute devastation" over this decision, a sentiment echoed by the principal, Mary O’Riordan. Mary O’Riordan, who has dedicated 26 years to the school, shared insights into the community's struggles. She highlighted significant levels of deprivation, addiction, poverty, and crime in the area, remarking, “Some of the best people I know are from Corduff." However, she pointed out that while many... [Continue Reading]
