In response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal workplaces, the Defense Department’s intelligence agency has paused observances of several annual cultural and historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, and Pride Month. A memo issued by the agency confirmed the suspension, citing the lack of clear guidance from the White House on how to comply with the executive order. While the pause affects 11 annual events, national holidays like MLK Day and Juneteenth remain unaffected. Additionally, the Pentagon is moving forward with creating a DEI task force to ensure that no DEI programs remain within the department.