Trump admin. threatens public school funding over DEI
The Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
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The Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
Jim talks to State Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Republican who represents Monroe County and portion of South and Southwest Miami-Dade, about DEI and the state's own DOGE effort.
Jim talks to State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Republican who represents Monroe County and portion of South and Southwest Miami-Dade, about DEI and the state’s own DOGE effort
War heroes and historic military events are among the tens of thousands of photos and online posts marked for deletion as the PentAgon works to purge diversity, equity and inclusion content, the AP reports.
A flyer circulating on social media urges people to boycott major corporations, including McDonald's, Amazon and Walmart.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeir has filed a class-action lawsuit against Minnesota-based Target Corporation, accusing the retailer of "misleading and defrauding investors" with its diversity and social initiatives.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
PBS says it's shutting its diversity office to comply with President Trump's executive order and firing the two executives brought on when the effort was started in 2021.
Students at the University of Miami are protesting the school's recent decision to remove several websites that shared programs for diversity, equity and inclusion.
The organization emphasized that diversity does not mean lowering aviation standards.
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones reports on DEI and the midair collision over the Potomac River.
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, for careers in air traffic operations.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
President Donald Trump's decision to eliminate federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through an executive order has drawn sharp criticism from South Florida leaders and organizations advocating for workplace diversity and inclusion.
CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis reports on how some in the LGBTQ community are worried after President Trump revoked federal DEI programs.
Trump is axing funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
The lawsuit targets the 2023 law and rules passed last year by the state university system's Board of Governors.
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
All three were taken to the Ryder Trauma Center where they were listed as stable.
A few showers work through the area in the morning before heavier showers and storms develop inland each day.
A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a suspected bull shark attack while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, prompting bystanders to rush to her aid.
The Florida Panthers have the chance to move to the verge of winning the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive year.
Protests against ICE raids have continued to spread across the U.S. Here's a rundown of many of them.
All three were taken to the Ryder Trauma Center where they were listed as stable.
A few showers work through the area in the morning before heavier showers and storms develop inland each day.
A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a suspected bull shark attack while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, prompting bystanders to rush to her aid.
The Florida Panthers have the chance to move to the verge of winning the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive year.
The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Protests against ICE raids have continued to spread across the U.S. Here's a rundown of many of them.
U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources say.
Activist David Hogg will leave the Democratic Party's leadership, saying he will not run in a planned redo of this year's DNC vice chair elections.
The proposed rollback of emissions regulations is part of the Trump administration's efforts to repeal rules that aim to address climate change.
The federal government now spends more on servicing its debt than it does on defense. The GOP's new tax bill could ratchet that higher, experts say.
Cordero-Stutz is the county's first sheriff in nearly 60 years.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring.
Jim talks to Sui Chung, the executive director of Americans for Immigrant Justice.
The 60-day legislative session has come and gone, and lawmakers are nowhere close to a budget deal.
There is now a criminal investigation into Gov.Ron DeSantis' decision to divert $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, money that eventually ended up in a political action committee he controlled.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings hope to families but at a cost many cannot afford.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami is among the only pediatric facilities in the country performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for children.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
Tom Cruise was awarded a Guinness World Record for "most burning parachute jumps by an individual."