Black History Month starts amid Trump DEI crackdown. What lawmakers say

Democratic lawmakers marked the beginning of Black History Month this February 1st with tributes to Black American achievements, while some also criticized President Donald Trump's recent opposition to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment on Saturday. On Friday, Trump recognized that this February is National Black History Month, an annual tradition that presidents have done since 1976. This year's celebration comes amid the administration's efforts to end DEI initiatives in the federal government. Supporters of the policies see them...