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Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Trump’s Pentagon pick vows audit overhaul, industry-friendly reforms

Stephen A. Feinberg, a private equity executive with over 40 years of finance experience but no prior government role, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on 25 February 2025, Feinberg outlined his vision to manage DOD's daily operations and budget, exceeding $800 billion on confirmation. He criticized

Trump aides leverage special status to maintain private-sector ties

Trump aides leverage special status to maintain private-sector ties

A growing number of Trump administration officials, including key policymakers, are serving as special government employees (SGEs), a status that allows them to work for both the government and private clients without publicly disclosing potential conflicts of interest, reports the Wall Street Journal. Among them is Katie Miller, a senior

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 26 February 2025

"The Next Phase of Trump’s Large-Scale Work Force Cuts Is Underway," New York Times "So far, the early 'reduction in force' round includes cutting 144 people at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in offices across the country. The General Services Administration has

House narrowly passes GOP budget blueprint, setting up battle over spending cuts and tax breaks

House narrowly passes GOP budget blueprint, setting up battle over spending cuts and tax breaks

The House on Tuesday narrowly approved a Republican budget resolution, passing 217-215 along nearly party lines, setting the stage for a contentious battle over federal spending reductions and sweeping tax cuts aligned with President Trump’s economic agenda, reports the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. The resolution proposes

And now, a $45 billion plan to revitalize the US Air and Space Forces

And now, a $45 billion plan to revitalize the US Air and Space Forces

A new report from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies argues that delivering “peace through strength” requires a $45 billion investment to modernize the Air Force and significantly grow the Space Force, reports Air & Space Forces Magazine. Authored by retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula and retired Col. Mark Gunzinger,

Israel firm pitches Arrow missile defense for US shield

Israel firm pitches Arrow missile defense for US shield

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is promoting its Arrow missile defense system for US deployment following President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating a national missile shield, IAI CEO Boaz Levy told Semafor. As Defense One reported, "the next-generation missile defense shield dubbed 'Iron Dome for America' in

Trump’s ‘Fork in the Road’ federal workforce program faces legal scrutiny

Trump’s ‘Fork in the Road’ federal workforce program faces legal scrutiny

Semafor looks into the legality of the Fork in the Road program, the Trump administration initiative offering federal employees deferred resignation with continued pay and administrative leave. Critics argue the program violates multiple federal statutes, including caps on separation incentives and limits on administrative leave. Nick Bednar, a University of