For federal contractors in 2025, labor law compliance isn’t just a legal requirement — it’s a business lifeline. The Department of Labor, FAR Council, and contracting agencies have tightened enforcement, increased penalties, and expanded audits. In short, contractors can no longer afford to guess. They must know the rules, follow the rules, and prove they…
In a rare bipartisan push, lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are rallying behind a petition to force the release of all Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose death in federal custody continues to fuel controversy and speculation. The effort, led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and…
As the government shutdown drags into its third week, federal contractors are growing a storm of legal and financial risks. While federal employees are guaranteed back pay under a 2019 law, contractors are left navigating a murky landscape of delayed payments, suspended work orders, and potential labor violations. “This is really causing a lot of…
In 2025, SEC disclosure rules are tightening, and financial firms are feeling the pressure. Transparency is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s the new survival skill. From investment advisors to major banks, everyone is being asked to open the books a little wider, speak a little clearer, and report a lot more honestly. And yes,…
In a move that signals a dramatic escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations, the U.S. State Department has officially designated the Venezuelan criminal network Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective November 24, 2025. The announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks the first time a Latin American cartel allegedly led…
A Historic Moment in American Politics In January 2019, President Donald Trump signed a bill that temporarily reopened the federal government after a record-breaking shutdown. The shutdown lasted 35 days, making it the longest in U.S. history. It began on December 22, 2018, and ended on January 25, 2019. The shutdown had widespread effects, impacting…
A Bold Move Toward Energy Leadership In a significant development for U.S. energy policy, the Trump administration announced support for a large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska. The initiative is part of the administration’s broader goal of achieving “energy dominance”—a strategy focused on increasing domestic energy production and expanding exports worldwide. The project,…
A Legal Battle Over Immigration Support In a move that has stirred controversy, the state of Texas has sued a county for running a program that provides legal assistance to migrants facing deportation. The lawsuit, filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, targets Harris County’s Immigrant Legal Services Fund, which helps undocumented immigrants access lawyers…
America Breaks Ground on New Industrial Projects Across the United States, new manufacturing operations are breaking ground at a record pace—stretching from the industrial heartlands of Ohio to the innovation hubs of Texas and Arizona. These projects mark a new wave of industrial optimism, with billions of dollars pouring into facilities focused on electronics, transportation,…
Smart Warehouses Are Redefining the Supply Chain According to McKinsey & Company and Supply Chain Dive, smart warehouses are no longer just storage spaces—they’re becoming the brain of modern manufacturing. Fuelled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and data intelligence, these next-generation facilities are transforming how goods are produced, moved, and delivered. Unlike traditional warehouses that…