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NBC's golden boy set to take over Nightly News; Llamas gets the chair he wanted all along

NBC's golden boy set to take over Nightly News; Llamas gets the chair he wanted all along

Tom Llamas is taking over NBC Nightly News in either the smoothest transition in modern network history or the most calculated newsroom power play in years. Llamas, 45, has been circling this seat for a while. Since joining NBC in 2021 after a seven-year stint at ABC, where he helmed

Air Force reconsiders NGAD as costs and strategic priorities shift

Air Force reconsiders NGAD as costs and strategic priorities shift

The US Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter jet, faces an uncertain future as incoming service leaders reassess its viability amidst escalating costs and evolving strategic priorities, as reported by Defense One. The Air Force paused the NGAD program last

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

The US Air Force has recently marked significant milestones in military aviation, including the F-35 Lightning II surpassing one million flight hours and the introduction of its first unmanned fighter aircraft prototypes. F-35 Lightning II Achievements Lockheed Martin's F-35 fleet has collectively exceeded one million flight hours, encompassing

Pentagon’s top lawyer firings risk US military’s moral authority

Pentagon’s top lawyer firings risk US military’s moral authority

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent firing of the top lawyers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force signals a troubling shift in the Pentagon’s stance on the laws of war, argue Patrick Leahy and Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard Jr. (Ret.) in Defense News. During his confirmation hearing,

Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest as DOGE operatives access sensitive HUD data

Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest as DOGE operatives access sensitive HUD data

Recent developments at HUD have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and data security, as reported by Wired. On 10 February 2025, HUD employees received an email from Scott Langmack, identifying himself as a senior adviser to DOGE, requesting a comprehensive list of contracts, their criticality to the agency,

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Today is Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20

Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate DC hospitals and clinics

Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate DC hospitals and clinics

Proposed Medicaid funding cuts could severely impact DC hospitals and community health clinics, threatening care for the city’s lowest-income residents, the Washington Business Journal reports. With President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans pursuing $2 trillion in federal budget reductions, the House has advanced a resolution that could slash Medicaid