The Announcement The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that Ralph Abraham, Louisiana’s surgeon general, has been tapped to serve as the CDC’s principal deputy director. This position is second only to the director, a role currently vacant, meaning Abraham will essentially be running the agency. The appointment has already sparked debate. Abraham is…
Setting the Scene When President Donald Trump welcomed New York City Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani into the Oval Office, expectations were low. Trump had spent months calling Mamdani a “communist,” while Mamdani had branded Trump a “fascist” and “despot.” Yet what unfolded was not a clash of insults but a surprisingly cordial exchange. The meeting lasted…
The Unprecedented Move The Pentagon confirmed it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy captain and former astronaut. Officials said they had received serious allegations of misconduct and were considering recalling him to active duty. Such a recall would allow the military to pursue a court‑martial or administrative punishment. This is not…
1. High-Tech Production Gains New Momentum The U.S. is finally seeing a turning point, and it’s happening inside the nation’s factories. According to Electronics.org, manufacturing value-added grew 7.3% year-over-year, with high-tech production jumping an impressive 10.3%. For an industry that has weathered supply-chain chaos, labor shortages, and rising costs, these numbers feel like a deep…
1. A New Era of Pharma Manufacturing in Texas Texas is stepping deeper into the pharma manufacturing spotlight, and Eli Lilly is leading the charge. The company has announced a massive $6.5 billion investment to build a world-class active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) plant in Harris County. This isn’t just another facility; it’s one of the…
In 2025, SEC disclosure rules are tightening in ways financial firms can no longer ignore. Transparency is no longer just a regulatory checkbox — it’s becoming a core business expectation. Investors want clarity. Regulators want accuracy. And firms are being pushed to upgrade how they report everything from cybersecurity risks to climate exposures. The message…
The Courtroom Decision In a dramatic turn, a federal judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James. The ruling centered not on the substance of the charges but on the legality of the prosecutor’s appointment. Judge Cameron McGowan Currie declared that the attempt to install Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. Attorney…
1. Winning Is Just the Beginning: The Real Work Starts After the Award Everyone celebrates when the award notice hits your inbox — confetti, high-fives, maybe even victory snacks. But here’s the surprising truth: winning federal contracts is only the start. The real magic (and sometimes the real chaos) begins after the award. Managing federal…
Ever stared at a blank screen, RFP in hand, knowing you’ve got to crank out a killer proposal by dawn? Yeah, I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. Back in my early days as a govcon officer, I’d pull all-nighters piecing together bids for defense contracts, juggling FAR compliance, team inputs, and…
Why Federal Contracting Training Matters Breaking into the federal government marketplace can feel overwhelming for businesses of any size. Success depends not only on ambition but on understanding the rules that govern billions of dollars in contracts each year. This is where federal contracting training becomes essential. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related compliance…