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Hegseth, Gaetz, Kennedy nominations spark bipartisan concerns

Hegseth, Gaetz, Kennedy nominations spark bipartisan concerns

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, as secretary of defense has drawn sharp criticism across party lines, reports the New York Times. Critics point to Hegseth’s lack of senior command or Pentagon management experience, a key qualification for

Craig Melvin to replace Hoda Kotb on NBC's “Today” franchise

Craig Melvin to replace Hoda Kotb on NBC's “Today” franchise

Melvin has been named as Hoda Kotb's replacement on NBC's "Today" show, starting 13 Januar 2025, just before the presidential inauguration on 20 January, notes the Times. This strategic move comes as "Today" experiences a ratings surge, outperforming ABC's "

FAR Council interim rule eliminates continuity requirement for SAM.gov registration

FAR Council interim rule eliminates continuity requirement for SAM.gov registration

As highlighted by Joshua Duval, the FAR Council published an interim rule (which becomes immediately effectively) that revises the FAR clause on SAM.gov registration requirements. This rule removes the continuity requirement, which previously caused contractors to lose eligibility due to brief registration lapses. The revised FAR 52.204-7(b)

Ninth Circuit blocks contractor minimum wage, challenging executive authority under Procurement Act

Ninth Circuit blocks contractor minimum wage, challenging executive authority under Procurement Act

The Ninth Circuit recently ruled in Nebraska v. Su that the president lacks authority under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (Procurement Act) to impose a minimum wage on federal contractors, diverging from other circuits and potentially setting the stage for Supreme Court review. In a 2-1

White House drives shift to skills-based hiring in government contracts

White House drives shift to skills-based hiring in government contracts

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant shift toward skills-based hiring for major federal contracts, including by eliminating many degree requirements on the forthcoming Polaris and Alliant 3 GWACs. At the recent "Classroom to Career" Summit, President Biden underscored the administration's commitment to prioritize experience and

Trump’s draft executive order would empower “warrior board” to purge high-ranking military leaders

Trump’s draft executive order would empower “warrior board” to purge high-ranking military leaders

President-elect Trump has not demonstrated traditional regard for military or civil service, and his team is now considering a draft executive order to establish a “warrior board” composed of retired military leaders to review and potentially remove “woke” and other disagreeable officers, per the Wall Street Journal. This move would

Navy tackles manufacturing shortfall with workforce, technology solutions

Navy tackles manufacturing shortfall with workforce, technology solutions

Facing a predicted shortage of 2.1 million U.S. manufacturing jobs by 2030, Navy is working to expand its maritime industrial base to address critical defense needs, as tipped by Defense News. After post-Cold War budget cuts led to workforce attrition, a fractured supply chain, and industry consolidation, Navy