I.
EMPLOYMENT
UNPRECEDENTED
Just months into his second term, President Donald Trump has fundamentally
shifted the United States' course with a slew of executive orders and
policy changes.
From sweeping layoffs and education cuts to promises of mass deportations,
Trump's actions have left local officials scrambling and sent community members
into a panic.
Since Trump took office, The Diamondback has reported on the impacts of these
measures on Prince George's County residents, state and local governments and
University of Maryland community members.
We've compiled our coverage here on what the uncertain and unprecedented federal
landscape in 2025 means for local communities in Maryland.
II.
RESEARCH FUNDING
About $12 million worth of UMD research grants, contracts impacted by Trump cuts
III.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
7 UMD international student visas restored after Trump reversal
IV.
IMMIGRATION IN PGCPS
Here's how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools
V.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats
VI.
SGA RESPONSE
UMD SGA passes act demanding protections for undocumented, international students
VIII.
IMMIGRATION AT UMD
UMD community members detail fear, anxiety after Trump’s immigration enforcement orders
IX.
LGBTQ+ RIGHTS
UMD community members brace for impacts of Trump orders on LGBTQ+ community
X.
HEALTH CARE
UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk
XI.
EMPLOYMENT IN MARYLAND
Maryland lawmakers unveil plans to support laid-off federal workers
XII.
STATEWIDE RESPONSE
Maryland Democrats push bills, legal action to combat Trump’s executive orders
XIII.
U.S. EDUCATION DEPT. K-12
Officials say dismantling education department puts PGCPS programs at risk
XIV.
UNIVERSITY SENATE RESPONSE
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
XV.
TARIFFS
