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DEI policies

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Democrats defend DEI programs against Trump executive orders in House special order

Sep 5, 2026

This Forbes Breaking News clip covers a House special order hour led by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), co-founder of the DEI Caucus, joined by Reps. Cleo Fields (D-LA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and others. Speakers defended diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives against the Trump administration's January 2025 executive orders terminating federal DEI programs, grants, and offices. They argued DEI strengthens the military, democracy, STEM fields, and economy; cited historical failures to honor the 14th and 15th Amendments; and criticized cuts to NSF grants, museum content, maternal health programs, lead pipe replacement, and minority business contracting.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Rep. Lateefah Simon challenges witnesses on DEI in House Oversight hearing on institutional policies

Jul 15, 2026

The segment covers a House Oversight Task Force hearing on combatting DEI in American institutions. Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) repeatedly questions witnesses including Heritage's Mike Gonzalez on whether DEI caused rises in grocery, housing, and gasoline prices, asserting instead that the current administration bears responsibility and that the focus distracts from real struggles. Witnesses attribute issues elsewhere; Simon cites BLS data on >4% price rises, a $310 grocery increase in 2025, and 50% gasoline hikes since a war, then pivots to broader attacks on Republican priorities as anti-equity. The clip includes her calls for gender equality legislation and criticism of DEIA bans.

▶ Source: The Economic Times