Pentagon considering acquiring stakes in defense contractors: Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned on Tuesday that the Trump administration is “considering” acquiring shares in defense contractors. During a segment on CNBC’s “Squallbox,” Andrew Ross Sorkin posed a question: “Why doesn’t the US government say, ‘We use Palantir Services, so we want a share in Palantir? We utilize Boeing Services. We want Boeing’?” Sorkin […]
Gaza aid organization refutes report of US contractors shooting at Palestinians
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has challenged a report from the Associated Press claiming that Americans contractors were armed and used live ammunition against Palestinians seeking aid. In a statement posted on X, GHF asserted that they promptly began an investigation after the AP’s claims came to light. They concluded that the allegations were largely […]
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Criticizes AP for ‘Completely Incorrect’ Report About Contractors Targeting Civilians
Response to Allegations in Gaza The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) addressed concerns on Thursday regarding a report from the Associated Press (AP) that accused security contractors of endangering Palestinian civilians and employing live ammunition in Gaza. The AP piece seemingly avoided directly stating that Palestinian casualties occurred, but the implications were clear—claims they termed “fake […]
Trump eliminated DEI — but is it still alive at major federal contractors like Lockheed Martin?
Trump’s Efforts to Dismantle DEI Initiatives in Federal Agencies President Donald Trump has initiated significant changes aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within federal agencies. With the start of his second term, he has directed all federal entities to abolish DEI offices and programs, pushing for a focus on merit-based opportunities rather […]
VA Secretary States That Unions and Contractors No Longer Control His Agency
Veterans Affairs Bureau’s Stance on Management and Unions Doug Collins, the Director of the Veterans Affairs Bureau (VA), stated on Thursday that he will not hand over management and resources to public sector unions or private contractors attempting to operate his agency. In an exclusive interview, Collins shared his intention to eliminate what he views […]
From Martha’s Vineyard to NBA suites: USAID official and contractors cheat taxpayers out of $550 million
Decade-Long Fraud Scheme Involving USAID Strengthens Trump’s Lawsuit A longstanding fraud and bribery operation linked to the US International Development Agency has provided new momentum for the Trump administration’s effort to restructure supposedly compromised institutions. On Thursday, the Department of Justice released a statement announcing that a former USAID official, along with three executives from […]
DOGE Expert Slams Technology Contractors at IRS Agency
The Treasury Department's Internal Revenue Division spends billions on technology contractors, but in return there is little in return, says a technology consultant employed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) office. “It's hard to really grasp the scale of this,” says IRS consultant Sam Corcas I said Fox News May 20th Lowline Graham: It […]
Boeing among top NASA contractors plagued by billions in cost overruns, delays: report
Their costs are on the upside. Several of NASA's top private contractors are suffering from budget overruns and delays that have forced taxpayers to cough billions of extra coughs. Between 2021 and 2024, the space agency fired around $600 billion in contracts, recovering $7.7 million in civil fines and $9.6 million in criminal compensation, while […]
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
Nebraska Legislature has approved the action Classify some gigs According to its website, economic workers as independent contractors. Introduced by Senator Bob Hallstrom, LB 229 was approved Monday, with 33 votes in favor of 15 against it. Under this measure, ride service drivers and some delivery drivers will become independent contractors through state law. Nebraska […]
Judge declines to immediately spare USAID contractors from firings
A federal judge on Thursday immediately refused to spare US Agency for International Development (USAID) contractors from mass firing, moving forward the core part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency. US District Judge Carl Nichols said the USAID personal services contractor was unable to prove that he faced the potential for irreparable […]