‘DEI Watchlist’ Targets FDA, CMS Officials

A conservative advocacy organization with ties to Project 2025 has published a “DEI Watchlist” targeting specific officials at HHS and other officials it says are involved in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, alleging the employees are “behind-the-scenes bureaucrats who push divisive agendas that undermine merit, fairness and accountability.” The watchlist has stoked fears among federal employees; it comes as President Donald Trump and his White House DOGE czar Elon Musk demand agencies stop all DEI efforts. Reuters reported Wednesday...