President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the administration’s initiatives.

Trump posted on Truth Social that he had agreed to withdraw the order he signed March 14, which called for a review of security clearances and government contracts with the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP law firm, called Paul, Weiss for short.

The reversal came as part of an agreement between the firm and the president, according to Trump’s post.

As part of the agreement, the law firm agreed it would not deny representation to clients based on political views; that it would not use any diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies; and that it would dedicate the equivalent of $40 million in pro........

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