New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation reveals that nearly 72% of LGBTQ+ consumers reduce spending with companies perceived as cutting DEI commitments. Conversely, 70% increase spending with supportive brands, with Target and Walmart cited for reduced spending, and Costco and Apple for increased spending.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized DEI policies at West Point's commencement, calling "diversity is our strength" the "dumbest phrase in military history" and urging a return to "unity is our strength." He also announced pardons for minor infractions and highlighted recruitment successes.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered Disney to file for early renewal of its ABC-owned television station licenses within 30 days, citing an ongoing investigation into the company's DEI efforts. The eight stations originally had licenses expiring between 2028-2031. Disney says it is confident in its compliance record and will contest the action through legal channels.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered Disney to file for early renewal of ABC-owned television station licenses within 30 days, citing the ongoing investigation into Disney's DEI efforts that began last year. The licenses were originally scheduled for renewal between 2028 and 2031. Disney says it is confident in its compliance record and will contest the order through legal channels.
IBM will pay $17 million to the US government to settle claims that its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies discriminated against employees and job-seekers, marking the first settlement under the Trump administration's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.
