ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating racially discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) practices by Federal contractors and their subcontractors, ensuring merit-based and efficient contracting and employment. PROMOTING MERIT AND EFFICIENCY IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING: President Trump has been clear: the Federal Government will promote equal treatment under the law for every American, regardless of