Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide
WASHINGTON (AP) — A president’s speech to Congress — even without the formal gloss of a State of the Union address — is typically a time for a call to national unity and predictable claims about the country being strong. But that wasn’t President Donald Trump’s plan. His speech on Tuesday night was relentlessly partisan, […]
3 Tech Initiatives the Trump Administration Is Already Impacting
By Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International Every administration that comes to office brings with it contemporary issues to address in order to meet national security responsibilities and keep the U.S. at the forefront of the global economy. In 2025, we are in the initial stages of a technological revolution driven by emerging technologies and […]
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts. FATIMA HUSSEIN March 4, 2025 10:21 pm 2 min read WASHINGTON […]
Army Issues Draft RFP for $371M Facilities Support Services Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, or CEHNC, has issued a draft request for proposal for a proposed $371 million multiple award contract supporting the Initial Outfitting and Transition, or IO&T, program. According to the pre-solicitation notice posted on SAM.gov Tuesday, the potential firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award task order contract, or […]
GSA lists agency headquarters among 440 ‘non-core’ assets for possible disposal
This story was updated at 11:09 a.m. on March 5. GSA pulled its original list of “non-core properties” on Wednesday. GSA’s original list of properties considered for disposal is available here. The General Services Administration added the headquarters of more than a dozen agencies — including its own — to a list of hundreds […]
New Buy American Act Regulations: Opportunities & Challenges for Businesses
The Trump administration has expanded the Buy American Act (BAA), significantly impacting federal procurement and domestic manufacturing. These changes prioritize U.S. manufacturers, increase domestic content requirements, and pose new challenges for companies relying on foreign-sourced materials. Businesses that want to thrive in government contracting must understand these new regulations and adjust their supply chains accordingly. […]