The House of Representatives just took a big step towards purging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from the federal government. On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee passed Texas Rep. Michael Cloud’s “Dismantle DEI Act” on a party line vote, sending the bill to a full vote. The 48-page bill, which The Daily Wire first reported on in June, would not only target federal offices and personnel but also contractors, training, education, grants, and more, and “ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government.” Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the Senate version of the bill before joining president-elect Donald Trump’s campaign. “DEI initiatives falsely claim to promote fairness but instead institutionalize division, inefficiency, and discrimination,” Cloud told The Daily Wire on Wednesday. “These policies waste taxpayer dollars while eroding the merit-based principles that have been the cornerstone of America’s success.” “The Dismantle DEI Act strikes at the heart of this harmful ideology, ensuring that our government is driven by excellence and equality—not divisive identity politics,” he argued. “It’s time to root out these discriminatory practices and restore a system that serves all Americans equally. I look forward to advancing this bill and challenging Congress to stand against this betrayal of our nation’s foundational values.” Back in June, Vance had argued that “the DEI agenda is a destructive ideology that breeds hatred and racial division,” pointing to the many ways in which President Joe Biden’s administration leveraged racea nd sexuality-based employee associations to push left-wing policies throughout the United States. “It has no place in our federal government or anywhere else in our society,” Vance said at the time. DEI policies in our federal government have led to divisive, wasteful programs that undermine merit and fairness—principles Americans have fought for over generations. The Dismantle DEI Act will restore accountability by eliminating DEI offices, removing mandates on federal… pic.twitter.com/0oIlhmL2iT — Congressman Michael Cloud (@RepCloudTX) November 20, 2024 During Wednesday’s House Oversight hearing, Democrats repeatedly accused their Republican colleagues of ignoring racism, arguing against the idea that many DEI principles are pushing Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley took issue with one of her Republican colleagues quoting Martin Luther King Jr. “Please keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s name out of your mouths,” Pressley said. “Your perversion of his words, and his mission, when his children have asked you to stop invoking his name and perverting his work, when he was a proud and unapologetic black man fighting for equality for black Americans and all marginalized people.” Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) pushed back on Pressley’s claim. “How DARE a white Republican quote MLK? We actually had a congressman say that just now in this committee,” he said. “We will quote who we please to quote. And we will continue to speak freely.” During his remarks on Wednesday, Cloud argued that DEI had been implemented “as an ideology within our federal government” that contradicts “fundamental principles of justice and equality.” “It undermines the progress we’ve made — progress that took generations, hard-fought battles, and even a Civil War to achieve,” he argued. “From the abolition of slavery to the victories of the civil rights movement, Americans have worked tirelessly to right the wrongs of discrimination. Yet DEI policies threaten to codify new forms of discrimination, undoing the very progress that so many have bled and sacrificed to secure.” Cloud mentioned a recent Do No Harm report that found the Biden administration had pursued over 500 DEI-related actions. “These initiatives have not only failed to achieve their stated goals but have also resulted in absurd and wasteful programs that drain resources while dividing our nation,” he said. “Worse, they sometimes lead to unqualified individuals being placed in critical roles for the sake of meeting DEI benchmarks, jeopardizing efficiency and public safety.” “Mr. Speaker, this is not progress,” he argued. “This is a dangerous detour that risks erasing the strides we’ve made toward a more perfect union. By dismantling these harmful policies, we can reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of equality, merit, and justice that make our nation great. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and help restore the principles of fairness and unity in our government.”

One thing’s certain about Ilona Maher, people absolutely love her. The Olympic rugby player came home with a bronze medal from Paris, which solidified her as an “it girl.” Upon her return, Ilona joined the cast of Dancing With The Stars, where she quickly became a fan favorite. People love seeing a strong woman competing who promotes body positivity. She’s a finalist in season 33 and will compete for the mirror ball trophy on November 26. After DWTS wraps, some hope to see Ilona Maher take a shot on the Bachelorette. She joked with Entertainment Tonight about the possibility of handing out roses, and fans are pumped. Ilona Maher reveals she ‘chatted’ with ABC executives after public demand to be the next 'Bachelorette' and also names the celebrity who embodies the qualities she’s looking for in a potential beau. pic.twitter.com/1S0DfOa6Ac— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 20, 2024 Ilona Maher Would Make An Incredible Bachelorette She told ET she’d “chatted with ABC,” but nothing had officially happened. “Guys, I don’t know. Don’t get your hopes up. I don’t know. OK,” she said. Ilona added that she’d love to date a few men and get to know them, but not necessarily on camera. “I don’t know if my grandmother wants to see that,” she joked. “Is there any way I don’t have to be engaged to them at the end? I can just be like, ‘Let’s see where this goes?'” Ilona isn’t ready to jump into a new project just yet. She’d like to want DWTS with her partner, Alan Bersten first. She shared video in her Viennese waltz and dedicated it to her partner on Instagram. She wrote, “I wanted to dedicate this dance to the best partner I could have hoped for on this show, Alan. This experience has been one I will remember for the rest of my life with fondness because of what you made it for me. It has not always been easy and I still can’t figure out how to finish my arms but every hour with you in the studio has been a pleasure. Let’s give it our all this week one last time.” Whether or not Ilona Maher becomes the next Bachelorette, she’s proven to be a sweetheart in America, and people love her. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “DWTS” Contestant Ilona Maher Opens Up About Becoming The Next “Bachelorette” appeared first on InspireMore.

Mark Conseulos and Kelly Ripa have a very happy marriage. The pair met on the set of All My Children in 1995. Mark played Mateo Santos, the love interest of Kelly’s character, Haley Vaughan. Their onscreen romance became true love off camera, and the pair eloped in 1996. Since then, they’ve welcomed three children and continued successful careers in the entertainment industry. Since April 2023, they have co-hosted Live With Kelly And Mark and often talk about their personal life. Mark recently spoke about a survey that found half of Americans would propose differently. After nearly 30 years, he admitted he’d change one thing about his proposal to Kelly Ripa. Mark Consuelos just revealed the *one* thing he'd change about his proposal to Kelly Ripa. pic.twitter.com/yCIKD0Tom4— Page Six (@PageSix) November 19, 2024 Mark Consuelos Said His Proposal To Kelly Ripa Wasn’t Perfect Yes, Mark got down on one knee but didn’t follow another old-fashioned protocol. “I would change one thing,” he said during the show. “One thing I would change about the whole thing is that I wish I had called your dad.” Kelly agreed that the little details disappointed her dad, and he still talks about it all these years later. At the time, Mark felt like he had a good reason not to call Kelly’s dad, “Because we eloped, that would’ve thrown the whole elopement off, because I’m sure he would’ve talked us out of it,” he said. She agreed and said that Mark’s mom was the only person who thought elopement was a good idea. That didn’t change Mark’s regret. “I still should’ve called your dad.” Mark may have a tinge of regret about his proposal to Kelly Ripa, but she wouldn’t change a thing. The pair didn’t have an over-the-top Hollywood wedding. Instead, it was the two of them in Las Vegas, and nearly three decades later, they’re still together. Kelly called his proposal “A++.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Mark Consuelos Admits He’d Change “One Thing” About His Proposal To Kelly Ripa appeared first on InspireMore.

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