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President Donald ... California. • Give executive branch departments and agencies 60 days to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including all “chief diversity officer ...

The most striking over-all message of Donald Trump’s executive ... to the President is his duty to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” President Barack Obama’s Deferred ...

Trump has broad authority to issue such orders, but many of his more sweeping actions are likely to face legal challenges before they can take effect.

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