US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> is expected to sign multiple executive orders on Monday (Jan 27) to reshape the military.
Among military-related orders, the first one is to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Department of Defense. 
Another order would ban transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces, CNN reported. A third will reinstate service members dismissed for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations. In his inauguration speech, Trump called the dismissals "unjust expulsions."
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Approximately 8,000 military personnel were discharged over vaccine refusals during the pandemic, but only 43 were reinstated before Trump returned to the White House.
Shortly after he arrived at the Pentagon on Monday, Hegseth told reporters that there were &ldquo;more executive orders coming.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Today, there are more executive orders coming, &hellip; on removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates, iron dome for America &mdash; this is happening quickly, and as the secretary of defence, it&rsquo;s an honour to salute smartly as I did as a junior officer and now as the secretary of defence to ensure these orders are complied with rapidly and quickly,&rdquo; Hegseth said.
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<h2>Removal of DEI initiatives from the US military</h2>
The removal of DEI initiatives was a major campaign promise that Trump began implementing immediately after assuming office last week. DEI programmes aim to encourage participation from individuals of diverse backgrounds in workplaces.
Shortly after taking office, Trump directed all federal employees involved in DEI initiatives to be placed on paid administrative leave. According to the White House, these staff members had to be on leave by 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) the next day, after which the offices and programmes were closed.
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Trump labelled DEI initiatives as "dangerous, demeaning and immoral" in an official order. A White House source confirmed to CBS that the executive orders will ban practices that promote discriminatory race- or sex-based preferences in the military, Department of Defense, or the Department of Homeland Security.
The remaining DEI-related structures within these departments will also be dismantled. Additionally, military service academies, such as West Point and the US Air Force Academy, will undergo a review of their curricula for content perceived as "radical" DEI or gender ideologies.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Shortly after he arrived at the Pentagon on Monday, US President Trump's Defence pick, Pete Hegseth, told reporters that there were “more executive orders coming.”

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign multiple executive orders on Monday (Jan 27) to reshape the military. Among military-related orders, the first one is to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the Department of Defense. Another order would ban transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces, CNN reported. A third will reinstate service members dismissed for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations. In his inauguration speech, Trump called the dismissals "unjust expulsions." Also read: Chinese AI sensation DeepSeek dethrones ChatGPT but limits users amid 'malicious' cyberattacks Approximately 8,000 military personnel were discharged over vaccine refusals during the pandemic, but only 43 were reinstated before Trump returned to the White House. Shortly after he arrived at the Pentagon on Monday, Hegseth told reporters that there were “more executive orders coming.” “Today, there are more executive orders coming, … on removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of Covid mandates, iron dome for America — this is happening quickly, and as the secretary of defence, it’s an honour to salute smartly as I did as a junior officer and now as the secretary of defence to ensure these orders are complied with rapidly and quickly,” Hegseth said. Also read: 'I’m so sorry' Selena Gomez breaks down in tears over Trump's immigration crackdown, deletes video later Removal of DEI initiatives from the US military The removal of DEI initiatives was a major campaign promise that Trump began implementing immediately after assuming office last week. DEI programmes aim to encourage participation from individuals of diverse backgrounds in workplaces. Shortly after taking office, Trump directed all federal employees involved in DEI initiatives to be placed on paid administrative leave. According to the White House, these staff members had to be on leave by 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) the next day, after which the offices and programmes were closed. Also read: EU agrees to roadmap for easing Syria sanctions after Assad's ouster Trump labelled DEI initiatives as "dangerous, demeaning and immoral" in an official order. A White House source confirmed to CBS that the executive orders will ban practices that promote discriminatory race- or sex-based preferences in the military, Department of Defense, or the Department of Homeland Security. The remaining DEI-related structures within these departments will also be dismantled. Additionally, military service academies, such as West Point and the US Air Force Academy, will undergo a review of their curricula for content perceived as "radical" DEI or gender ideologies. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to shake up US military with executive orders targeting transgender troops, scrapping DEI initiatives

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday (Mar&nbsp;20) signed into law a bill that effectively bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes across public schools, universities, and state agencies, in the latest move of Republican-led laws aimed at restricting diversity efforts across the United States.

<h2>What is Law SB129 and its focus on 'divisive concepts'?</h2>

The law, officially named SB129, imposes strict limitations on what it deems as eight "divisive concepts," including "fault, blame, or bias" to any race, religion, gender, or colour.&nbsp;

It also prohibits discussions questioning whether "slavery and racism are aligned with the founding principles of the United States."&nbsp;

The law also grants authority to state agencies to discipline or terminate employees or contractors who violate its provisions.

Furthermore, SB129 mandates higher education institutions to designate bathrooms based on "biological sex", effectively preventing transgender individuals from using public facilities aligning with their gender identity.

In a statement, Governor Ivey said her administration "will continue to value Alabama’s rich diversity", but added that she is duty-bound to stop “bad actors on college campuses … to push their liberal political movement counter to what the majority of Alabamians believe".

<h2>Critics call Law SB129 divisive</h2>

The bill faced strong opposition from Democrats, civil rights advocates, and student groups who argued that it constituted an infringement on free speech and diversity efforts.

Organisations like Pen America drew parallels between SB129 and Florida's Stop Woke Act.&nbsp;

They warned that the law could create a campus environment devoid of intellectual freedom.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has already said that he would advise Black athletes to consider attending institutions outside of Alabama.&nbsp;

"Why would you make it illegal for institutions of higher learning to promote diversity and inclusion among its faculty and staff? Why would you block fair representation and opportunities for all people?" he wrote in a Facebook post last month.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama labelled SB129 as a measure intended to stifle discourse on race, class, sexuality, and national origin.&nbsp;

It argued that the law not only amounts to classroom censorship but also undermines education on systemic inequities and historic struggles for civil rights.

(With inputs from agencies)

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday (Mar 20) signed into law a bill that effectively bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes across public schools, universities, and state agencies, in the latest move of Republican-led laws aimed at restricting diversity efforts across the United States.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday (Mar 20) signed into law a bill that effectively bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes across public schools, universities, and state agencies, in the latest move of Republican-led laws aimed at restricting diversity efforts across the United States. What is Law SB129 and its focus on 'divisive concepts'? The law, officially named SB129, imposes strict limitations on what it deems as eight "divisive concepts," including "fault, blame, or bias" to any race, religion, gender, or colour. It also prohibits discussions questioning whether "slavery and racism are aligned with the founding principles of the United States." The law also grants authority to state agencies to discipline or terminate employees or contractors who violate its provisions. Furthermore, SB129 mandates higher education institutions to designate bathrooms based on "biological sex", effectively preventing transgender individuals from using public facilities aligning with their gender identity. In a statement, Governor Ivey said her administration "will continue to value Alabama’s rich diversity", but added that she is duty-bound to stop “bad actors on college campuses … to push their liberal political movement counter to what the majority of Alabamians believe". Critics call Law SB129 divisive The bill faced strong opposition from Democrats, civil rights advocates, and student groups who argued that it constituted an infringement on free speech and diversity efforts. Organisations like Pen America drew parallels between SB129 and Florida's Stop Woke Act. They warned that the law could create a campus environment devoid of intellectual freedom. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has already said that he would advise Black athletes to consider attending institutions outside of Alabama. "Why would you make it illegal for institutions of higher learning to promote diversity and inclusion among its faculty and staff? Why would you block fair representation and opportunities for all people?" he wrote in a Facebook post last month. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama labelled SB129 as a measure intended to stifle discourse on race, class, sexuality, and national origin. It argued that the law not only amounts to classroom censorship but also undermines education on systemic inequities and historic struggles for civil rights. (With inputs from agencies)

Alabama law scraps inclusion efforts in schools; to designate bathrooms based on biological sex

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Trump to shake up US military with executive orders targeting transgender troops, scrapping DEI initiatives

Alabama law scraps inclusion efforts in schools; to designate bathrooms based on biological sex