U.S. government websites remained accessible on Friday despite reports suggesting they would be taken offline. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) clarified that the claims were based on a misinterpretation of a memo issued earlier in the week.
The memo, dated Wednesday, instructed federal agencies to remove references to "gender ideology" from contracts, job descriptions, and social media in compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order recognizing only two sexes. A source had initially indicated that most government websites would go offline after 5 p.m. ET on Friday but later clarified that the deadline applied only to the removal of diversity-related content.
An OPM spokesperson stated that while the memo set guidelines for implementing the executive order, it did not mandate a shutdown of government websites. "It may have been misinterpreted to mean we would shut down government websites who weren't able to comply, but that is not the plan," the spokesperson said.
When asked earlier about a potential shutdown, Trump responded, "I don't know. It doesn't sound like a bad idea to me," adding that he supported the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Since taking office on Jan. 20, Trump has moved swiftly to roll back federal diversity policies, drawing support from his base while facing criticism from rights advocates concerned about reversing anti-discrimination efforts.
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The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
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French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
Norwegian authorities have seized a cargo ship with an all-Russian crew over suspicions of involvement in the recent damage to an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
U.S. government websites remained accessible on Friday despite reports suggesting they would be taken offline. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) clarified that the claims were based on a misinterpretation of a memo issued earlier in the week.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
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A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
Norwegian authorities have seized a cargo ship with an all-Russian crew over suspicions of involvement in the recent damage to an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea.
During her briefing on January 31, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed several major topics. Here are the six key points she highlighted:
A small plane carrying two people has crashed near Roosevelt Mall in northeast Philadelphia, causing multiple casualties on the ground, local media report.
The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the company failed to pay royalties required under British law.
U.S. government websites remained accessible on Friday despite reports suggesting they would be taken offline. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) clarified that the claims were based on a misinterpretation of a memo issued earlier in the week.
U.S. authorities have restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely following a midair collision that killed 67 people.
French troops have officially withdrawn from Chad, marking the end of a military presence that spanned nearly seven decades.
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