Trump to Sign Orders Defining Sexes, Ending DEI in Agencies (1)

Jan. 20, 2025, 2:48 PM UTC

President-elect Donald Trump intends to sign an executive order that recognizes two sexes — male and female — and one ending diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the federal government — taking action on two cultural issues that galvanized his base.

The orders were detailed by an incoming White House official on a call Monday ahead of Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. The president-elect has vowed to take action on a slew of orders on the first day of his second term.

While the exact scope of the orders is still unclear, they are likely to invite legal challenges.

The gender order ...

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