Joe Pags - 1/27/25

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Blair Cullen
January 27, 2025

Legal Pushback Begins as Transgender Inmates Say They Fear Being Placed with Biological Sex

Hundreds of transgender federal prisoners say they fear what could be their fate following a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. Trump mandated that the placement of inmates will be based on their biological sex rather than gender identity. The move has sparked urgent legal efforts to challenge the policy, with advocates warning it […]

Target Scales Back DEI Programs Amid Shifting Corporate Landscape

Target has announced the discontinuation of its three-year diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, signaling a strategic shift in the retail giant’s corporate initiatives. This includes wrapping up its Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives by 2025. The company stated its ongoing commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among employees, customers, and communities, […]

President Trump Floats Scrapping FEMA During Hurricane Visit to North Carolina

President Donald Trump, during a visit to hurricane-stricken North Carolina, made waves by suggesting he may eliminate FEMA altogether, proposing an executive order to either overhaul or disband the federal disaster relief agency. His remarks came as he assessed the damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, which inflicted billions of dollars in destruction last September. […]

President Trump Ends Fauci’s Government Security After Controversial Biden Pardon

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a central figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has had his government-provided security detail terminated. The decision, part of broader policy changes under President Trump’s administration, follows Fauci’s acceptance of a last-minute pardon from outgoing President Joe Biden. President Trump defended the move, stating, “They all made a lot of money. They can […]

President Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Investment, Pushes for More

President Donald Trump held a significant call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking his first conversation with a foreign leader during his second term. According to a White House readout, the two leaders discussed efforts to stabilize the Middle East, bolster regional security, and combat terrorism. A key topic was Saudi Arabia’s […]