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Trump executive order expands Guard role in domestic policing

Trump executive order expands Guard role in domestic policing

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to establish specialized National Guard units in Washington and every state to quell civil disturbances, raising new questions about the military’s role in domestic law enforcement. The order formalizes the creation of “quick reaction” Guard forces dedicated to “ensuring

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

"OHA Says: For a Size Protest, Bring the Receipts or Face Dismissal," SmallGovCon In a recent ruling, SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) clarified that filing a size protest requires substantial specificity and relevant documentation, emphasizing the importance of precise fiscal data and the risks of

US business travel resilient despite global caution

US business travel resilient despite global caution

Business travel to the United States is proving more resilient than corporate sentiment suggests, reports Skift. Despite unease over tariffs, visa rules, and broader geopolitical instability, transaction records show companies continue to prioritize the US as a business destination. BCD Travel reports US business travel volumes have rebounded to near

Trump to seek $2 billion for DC cleanup, calls city a ‘hellhole’

Trump to seek $2 billion for DC cleanup, calls city a ‘hellhole’

President Donald Trump said Friday he will ask Congress for $2 billion to fund an ambitious campaign to clean up and “beautify” Washington, DC, arguing the capital has become safer under his administration’s direct intervention but still requires sweeping changes, reports Roll Call. Speaking at the White House Historical

Pentagon ousts Defense Intelligence Agency chief after Iran report dispute

Pentagon ousts Defense Intelligence Agency chief after Iran report dispute

The Pentagon has dismissed Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), weeks after the agency circulated a preliminary report contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that US strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities. The DIA assessment concluded Tehran’s program was delayed by

Fidji Simo takes helm of OpenAI’s consumer business as Altman pivots to infrastructure and research

Fidji Simo takes helm of OpenAI’s consumer business as Altman pivots to infrastructure and research

Fidji Simo, the former Instacart CEO and longtime Facebook executive, has completed her first week at OpenAI, where she is expected to manage most of the company’s 3,000 employees and steer its consumer-facing strategy, reports the Verge. Her appointment signals a decisive shift inside the artificial intelligence firm:

Noem’s $100,000 approval rule stalls mission-critical DHS contracts

Noem’s $100,000 approval rule stalls mission-critical DHS contracts

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s June directive requiring her personal sign-off on every contract and grant over $100,000 has left hundreds of “mission-critical” projects in limbo, according to internal department documents obtained by the New York Times. As of 30 July, at least 530 spending requests were sitting