A big tech company, Tetra Tech, has just bought another tech firm, Halvik Corp. This move is all about making the U. S. government's tech services better. Tetra Tech is known for its work in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Halvik, on the other hand, is a specialist in advanced da
In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen
A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri
Big companies with government contracts are playing a risky game with political money. They're pouring cash into political groups while still working with the government. This might not be legal, but no one is stopping them. Some well-known names are involved. United Healthcare, Chevron, and Coinba
Australia is facing a challenge. It wants to stop companies with bad behavior from working with the government. But what exactly is "bad behavior"? That's the big question. A recent proposal wants to ban companies that act unethically. But what does "unethical" mean? The finance department thinks t
A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to build President Trump's new $300 million ballroom at the White House. They're not doing this out of the kindness of their hearts. They want something in return. Maybe it's a big government contract, or maybe they hope the president will look
The Pentagon has raised serious concerns about Microsoft's use of engineers based in China to maintain sensitive government computer systems. This issue came to light after an investigation revealed that U. S. personnel with security clearances were supervising these foreign engineers, often lacking
The public spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has escalated to new heights. It all started when Musk took to his social media platform X to criticize a massive spending bill. This bill, worth trillions of dollars, was crucial for Trump's agenda in the Senate. Trump, not one to back down from a
A group of former employees from the U. S. Agency for International Development used social media to send a message to Elon Musk. The group, calling themselves Friends of USAID, took to Instagram. They wanted to respond to Musk's recent public argument with President Donald Trump. It all started
Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global
