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May 2, 2025 President Trump ended federal diversity programs, moved to dismantle the Education Department, and reclassified civil-service roles as political appointments Corroborated Power and Authority
These actions expanded presidential control over the bureaucracy and weakened institutional independence across education and the civil service.
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- Trump ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs government-wide — President Trump has ended diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government, following recommendations from Project 2025. This action is part of a broader agenda to eliminate diversity efforts and reinforce traditional gender roles, including prohibiting transgender individuals in sports and the military.
- Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education — President Trump signed an executive order directing the education secretary to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a move that aligns with Project 2025's recommendations. This action requires congressional approval to be fully realized but marks a significant step towards reducing federal involvement in education.
- Trump signs executive order to reclassify civil service roles — President Trump signed an executive order in April to reclassify tens of thousands of civil service roles as political appointments. This action, promoted by Project 2025, aims to remove individuals deemed disloyal to Trump's agenda and replace them with political appointees, thereby increasing control over the federal workforce.
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Apr 28, 2025 The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard and the Harvard Law Review over alleged race-based discrimination Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The investigation used federal executive authority to pressure a university and its affiliated publication over diversity-related practices.
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- Trump Administration Investigates Harvard for Race-Based Discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review over allegations of race-based discrimination. This investigation is part of broader scrutiny of academic institutions.
- Trump administration launches investigation into Harvard Law Review for alleged race-based discrimination — The Trump administration announced an investigation into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for potential violations of civil rights law, specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The investigation focuses on claims that the Harvard Law Review's article selection process may favor submissions based on the race of the author rather than merit. This move is part of a broader crackdown by the administration on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which it argues discriminate against white people and men. The investigation was announced by the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services.
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Week 15 – 2025-04-26–2025-05-02
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