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Mitre Corp. latest to announce layoffs as federal contract cuts spark broader DC job losses

Mitre Corp. latest to announce layoffs as federal contract cuts spark broader DC job losses

Mitre Corp., one of Greater Washington’s largest government technology contractors, is laying off 442 employees—about 4.9 percent of its workforce—amid the fallout from the Trump administration’s cancellation of billions in federal contracts, as reported by the *Washington Business Journal.* The layoffs, which take effect 3
Jason Lee Bakke Apr 3, 2025
DOGE revises billions in savings claims amid data flaws

DOGE revises billions in savings claims amid data flaws

DOGE has revised its public “wall of receipts” after multiple errors were exposed that had significantly inflated its claimed federal contract cancellation savings. According to the New York Times, the initiative deleted more than 1,000 contract entries—including several of its largest savings claims—erasing an additional $4 billion
Jason Lee Bakke Mar 4, 2025
WBJ's contractor outlook under Trump admin

WBJ's contractor outlook under Trump admin

With President-elect Donald Trump poised to return to the White House, spending cuts and a deregulatory agenda could have mixed implications for Washington’s tech sector and government contractors, notes the Washington Business Journal. Defense, national security, and IT-focused contractors may find new opportunities under Trump’s focus on cost-efficiency
Jason Lee Bakke Nov 9, 2024

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