New nonprofit advocates for warzone contractors to stop being ‘ignored’
Soldiers returning from the combat zone have veteran support groups, many charities, and an entire government agency intended to see the needs of illness and injuries. However, contractors working in those same fields have not received such institutional support until now. These workers face the same mental trauma associated with the battle development, with thousands […]
Trump Ends LBJ’s Affirmative Action Mandate for Government Contractors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday revoking President Lyndon B. Johnson's Executive Order 11246, which required government contractors to implement affirmative action. The White House's order would more broadly end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) “discrimination in federal employees and federal contracts and spending.” noticed. Federal employment practices will now be merit-based, with […]
Trump to suspend security clearances of 51 former CIA contractors who falsely implied Hunter Biden laptop was Russian fake
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly ordered a secret vetting of 51 intelligence officials who say reports related to Hunter Biden's laptop had “classic features” of Russian disinformation. , which is scheduled to be suspended on the first day ahead of the 2020 election. President Trump will take action against so-called “lying spies” as part of […]
NEW: Deep State Officials Opposing Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Have Close Ties To Defense Contractors, Censorship
Many of the officials who signed the letter opposing Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) are linked to groups targeting “election misinformation,” left-wing organizations, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. There is. specific members of american foreign policy, The group behind the letter has ties to organizations ranging from Lockheed Martin to George […]
Former Navy pilot says he rules out commercial contractors, doubts fed involvement in NJ drone sightings
Lt. Ryan Graves, a former F-18 U.S. Navy fighter pilot, said he denied involvement of private contractors in drone sightings reported around New Jersey in recent days. “Based on my analysis of the situation and statements from the Department of Defense and the Legislature, I cannot believe that it is our government that is acting […]
I Think DOGE Has a Role on Waste in Pentagon, Better Competition with Contractors
On Monday's “CNN Newsroom,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said that if the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) insists that “we need freer competition, not monopolies,” Congress will He said he believed there would be bipartisan support. '', noting that the Pentagon has yet to pass any of the multiple audits it has undergone. Mr Khanna […]
Citi warns some employees about misconduct by staff, contractors, memo says By Reuters – Investing.com
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup warned some employees about fraud and unethical practices and asked them to monitor work done by contractors to ensure accurate billing, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Friday. He said he is considering strengthening monitoring. Citi has struggled to correct weaknesses in its governance and risk management. The […]
Harris pushes gig workers, contractors into corporate jobs with new rule
almost 1 in 10 American workers Self-employed and earns approximately 1 in 3 Carry out some form of independent work, such as full-time or part-time employment or a side job alongside your regular job. In Georgia, the figure could be even higher in 2022. Self-Employed Reporting Atlanta and Gainesville, Georgia, are highlighted as having among […]
5 US service members, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at al-Asad air base: defense official
Two rockets struck Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Monday afternoon, wounding five U.S. service members and two U.S. contractors, a U.S. defense official told Fox News on Tuesday. Five of the injured were being treated at Ain al-Asad air base, while two others were evacuated for further treatment, a defense official said, adding […]
California Supreme Court rules Uber, Lyft drivers classified as contractors
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that drivers for Uber and Lyft are classified as independent contractors, not employees. The court ruled in favor of Proposition 22, a years-old ballot measure, ending a legal battle that could have reshaped California’s gig economy if it had been overturned, The New York Times reported. This was pointed […]