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Pentagon contractor hires Trump-aligned lobbyists as Musk-led DOGE reshapes federal spending

Pentagon contractor hires Trump-aligned lobbyists as Musk-led DOGE reshapes federal spending

As flagged by the Project on Government Oversight, cybersecurity firm Zscaler has enlisted Trump-aligned lobbying firm Ballard Partners to help navigate the Pentagon and the Elon Musk-led DOGE, according to a recent lobbying disclosure. The move highlights how defense contractors are adjusting to DOGE’s efforts to cut federal spending,

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 24 February 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 24 February 2025

Govcon "Trump’s plan to slash the federal workforce isn’t the first, it’s just the worst," Defense One "Musk and his squad at the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service—a name that even the most talented satirist couldn’t make up—have found

Thousands of federal workers join class actions over Trump administration firings

Thousands of federal workers join class actions over Trump administration firings

As reported by Government Executive, thousands of recently fired federal employees are joining class actions challenging the Trump administration’s mass dismissals of probationary workers. The suits allege the administration's terminations were unlawful. Alden Law Group and Democracy Forward have filed a class-wide complaint with the Office of

Skift on the the White Lotus effect: Luxury tourism sparks sustainability concerns

Skift on the the White Lotus effect: Luxury tourism sparks sustainability concerns

The Four Seasons’ marketing partnership with The White Lotus has been a runaway success, boosting its visibility while maintaining exclusivity. Following the show’s first season, the Four Seasons Resort Maui saw a 425% surge in website traffic, and Thailand is now bracing for a similar influx with season 3,

Trump administration removes top military leaders in sweeping shake-up

Trump administration removes top military leaders in sweeping shake-up

The Trump administration has dismissed multiple senior military leaders, including Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James C. Slife, and the top uniformed legal officers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The removals, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday,

Pentagon to lay off 5,400 civilian workers as DOD implements hiring freeze

Pentagon to lay off 5,400 civilian workers as DOD implements hiring freeze

DOD will begin cutting 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week as part of a broader effort to reduce the department’s workforce by up to 8 percent, according to a Pentagon announcement Friday. The move comes alongside a temporary hiring freeze while officials reassess personnel needs. Darin Selnick, acting

Trump administration removes acting ICE director amid push for more deportations

Trump administration removes acting ICE director amid push for more deportations

The Trump administration has removed Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of an effort to accelerate deportations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move reflects growing frustration within the White House over the agency’s inability to meet aggressive arrest and deportation