The Trump administration’s anti‑DEI agenda advanced on two fronts this week: the General Services Administration proposed a rule requiring all federal funding recipients to certify they do not run DEI programs, and a federal appeals court left in place several of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. GSA’s proposal would force grant and contract recipients to certify against a broad set of DEI practices — from race‑based scholarships to diversity statements — and could affect hundreds of thousands of entities that rely on federal support. Separately, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked parts of Trump’s orders, with a concurring opinion leaving open future constitutional challenges. Colleges and research institutions face immediate compliance, reporting and grant‑eligibility questions. Legal experts warn institutions must reassess grant language, Title VII exposure and vetting practices for DEI activities. The developments will also shape how campus counsel and chief diversity officers advise trustees and faculty on permissible programming under federal funding rules.