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Systecon North America (B-423175; B-423175.3; B-423175.4)

Systecon North America (B-423175; B-423175.3; B-423175.4)

You should not care. Category: Foreign ownership, sole-source procurement Date: 24 February 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423175%2Cb-423175.3%2Cb-423175.4 Systecon North America protested the US Army Materiel Command’s award of a $435 million sole-source contract to Repkon USA Defense LLC for the design, construction,

Tech7 Consulting, LLC (B-423206; B-423206.2)

Tech7 Consulting, LLC (B-423206; B-423206.2)

You should not care. Category: Discussions, compliance Date: 10 March 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423206%2Cb-423206.2 Tech7 Consulting, LLC, protested the US Air Force, U.S. Space Force’s decision to award IDIQ contracts to other offerors under RFP #FA8819-24-R-B002 for advisory and assistance services. Tech7

Treasury Secretary's support for aggressive trade policies unsettles markets

Treasury Secretary's support for aggressive trade policies unsettles markets

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, initially anticipated by Wall Street to act as a moderating influence within the administration, has emerged as a staunch advocate for President Donald Trump's assertive trade agenda. Politico notes this shift has contributed to significant volatility in financial markets. Bessent, a former hedge fund

Senate passes CR fix to restore $1.1B to DC's budget

Senate passes CR fix to restore $1.1B to DC's budget

The US Senate unanimously approved a bill late Friday to restore $1.1 billion to Washington, DC's budget for the current fiscal year, averting significant cuts to essential services. The legislation now awaits consideration by the House of Representatives, which is on recess until next week. DC'

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 17 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 17 March 2025

Today is Monday, 17 March 2025. "With Deportations to El Salvador, Trump May Have Defied a Judge’s Order," New York Times "'Oopsie … Too late,' Mr. Bukele wrote in a social media post on Sunday morning that was recirculated by the White House communications director,

Trump administration's attempt to dismantle CFPB faces legal hurdles

Trump administration's attempt to dismantle CFPB faces legal hurdles

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, established in 2010 to oversee financial institutions and protect consumers, is at the center of a legal battle following the Trump administration's efforts to effectively shut down the agency. On 7 February 2025, Acting Director Russell T. Vought ordered the cessation of all