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Trump’s opposition to CR brinks shutdown

Trump’s opposition to CR brinks shutdown

The federal government faces a potential shutdown as President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance reject a bipartisan stopgap spending bill ahead of the 20 December funding deadline. Trump and his allies criticize the 1,547-page continuing resolution (CR) for its size, pay raises for Congress, and funding priorities,

ARM CEO Rene Haas discusses AI chips, Intel’s struggles, and policy challenges

ARM CEO Rene Haas discusses AI chips, Intel’s struggles, and policy challenges

Arm CEO Rene Haas, in an interview with the Verge, described the "breathtaking" pace of AI advancement and its growing influence across technology sectors. Haas highlighted Arm’s critical role as the architecture provider for devices ranging from Apple iPhones to AWS servers while hinting at potential changes

B-52J’s new F130 engine clears design review, but upgrade delays persist

B-52J’s new F130 engine clears design review, but upgrade delays persist

The Rolls-Royce F130 engine, set to replace the aging Pratt & Whitney TF-33 engines on the B-52H fleet, has successfully passed its critical design review (CDR), Rolls-Royce announced 13 Dec, as reported by Air and Space Forces Magazine. This milestone allows the engine to enter final development and production as

DOT’s National airport beyond perimeter slot awards face scrutiny

DOT’s National airport beyond perimeter slot awards face scrutiny

View from the Wing questions DOT’s recent allocation of five beyond-perimeter flight slots at Washington National Airport (DCA), alleging the process violated federal law. The FAA Reauthorization Act stipulated that four slots go to the largest existing carriers at DCA (so called nonlimited incumbents) and one to a smaller

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

DC weather: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 2 mph. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. “Trump and SoftBank CEO Unveil $100 Billion Investment in U.S.,” in

DHA awards $670.6M TRICARE pharmacy option

DHA awards $670.6M TRICARE pharmacy option

DHA awarded Express Scripts Inc., of St. Louis, a $670.6 million contract modification for the third option period of its TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit Program. The award (P00059, HT940221C0007) ensures pharmacy benefit services remain accessible across the United States, Washington, DC, and US territories through retail and mail-order pharmacies. The

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

The Navy’s integration of live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training has transformed pilot preparation, but the F-35 remains sidelined from critical advancements, reports Defense One’s Meghann Myers. While other aircraft like the F/A-18 and EA-18G fully engage with synthetic scenarios during training, the F-35 cannot “see” virtual injects, hindering its