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"Trump’s pick to lead Customs and Border Protection confirmed by Senate," Government Executive
Trump's appointed leader for Customs and Border Protection has been confirmed by the Senate , amid ongoing discussions about the Transportation Department's controversial funding directive tied to immigration enforcement. As states
Trump administration wields False Claims Act against universities
At the University of Michigan—among the nation’s NIH top fund recipients—researchers saw new funds abruptly frozen this spring, as university lawyers reviewed controversial changes to grant terms. Administrators feared increased exposure to the False Claims Act (FCA), which the Trump administration used to tie funding to compliance
Oracle launches defense ecosystem to assist small tech firms with sales to DOD
Oracle has unveiled the Defense Ecosystem—an initiative aimed at smoothing the path for smaller technology vendors to navigate DOD’s onerous procurement system. Announced 17 June 2025, the program offers participating companies access to Oracle expertise, office space, and discounted technology from partners such as Palantir Technologies, according to
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