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rediff.comLawmakers seek details on $620 million Pentagon loan to firm linked to Trump Jr.
A group of Democratic members of Congress sent a letter requesting information about a Pentagon loan to a company connected to Donald Trump Jr. The lawmakers cited recent reporting by ProPublica on the transaction.
abcnews.go.comPark Service Raises Cost of Bridge Statue Restoration to $5 Million
The National Park Service increased the budget for restoring bronze statues on a bridge from $2.4 million to $5 million. The work is scheduled for completion ahead of Independence Day.
The HillHomeland Security Secretary Reviewing Contracts Signed by Predecessor
The secretary told a House panel that some contracts from the prior administration are under review. A list of canceled contracts will be provided to lawmakers.
leftfootforward.orgPalantir software used by NHS and US military as company reaches $375bn valuation
The data analytics firm supplies AI tools to health services and defense customers. Its growth has drawn criticism over the scope of its government contracts.
Breaking DefenseNorthrop Grumman and Apex Space plan 2027 space-based interceptor demonstration
Northrop Grumman announced a partnership with Apex Space to demonstrate space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative in 2027. The demonstration is self-funded under a Space Force prize competition.
The TimesCompany wins £247 million contracts after overcharging scandal
The operator of an asylum accommodation vessel secured new government contracts worth £247 million. The same company previously overcharged British customers by nearly £120 million.
TechCrunchSpaceX Awarded $6.45 Billion in Space Force Contracts as It Prepares for IPO
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX two contracts totaling $6.45 billion this week. The deals come as the company prepares for what is expected to be the largest IPO ever next month.
france24.comDefense Department awards $9.7 billion contract for software and cloud services
The Department of Defense announced a five-year agreement for Microsoft software and cloud services. The contract is valued at $9.7 billion. President Trump has previously discussed the vendor's products and held shares in the company.
BenzingaSenator Links Pentagon Rare Earth Deal to Family Business
A Democratic senator posted on social media Thursday alleging that a Pentagon contract for rare-earth magnets directed $600 million in taxpayer funds to a company connected to the president's family. The post referenced a ProPublica report on the transaction.
winnipegfreepress.comComplaint Filed With Canadian Privacy Commissioner Over Court Data Breach
A formal complaint has been lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner after a transcription contractor exposed litigant data from at least 146 Australian court matters. The Federal Court also extended the contractor's agreement by $5.3 million despite the breach and the firm's ad…
upi.comTrump administration and Anthropic near agreement on AI tools for spy agencies
The Trump administration and Anthropic are finalizing terms that would allow U.S. intelligence agencies to access the company's AI systems. No contract has been signed and details remain limited.
rediff.comDHS Says ICE Has No Current Contract With Paragon Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains no contract or relationship with Paragon Solutions. The statement follows the January 20 termination of a previously reactivated contract.
SemaforSpaceX Files to Go Public in Potential $75 Billion Offering
SpaceX filed plans to take the company public. The offering could raise around $75 billion, one of the largest stock sales on record.
WiredPalantir Develops New Audit Tools for DHS and ICE Software
Palantir held a hack week this spring to create user-auditing features for its data platforms. The tools give organizations more visibility into how employees use the software. Some of the new features have already been deployed.
foxnews.comICE Prepares Environmental Reviews for Proposed Detention Facilities at Texas Warehouse Sites
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with contracts for warehouse sites in San Antonio and near El Paso while reviewing work near Hagerstown, Maryland, under a court order. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ordered a review of the $38 billion project l…
theconversation.comNHS England Gave Palantir Staff Access to Identifiable Patient Data
NHS England provided Palantir staff with unlimited access to identifiable patient data before anonymization as part of a £330 million contract to build an AI platform integrating health datasets. Internal documents acknowledged considerable public interest and concern regarding t…
thehindu.comPentagon Proposes DFARS Changes to Address Foreign Ownership Risks in Defense Contracts
The Defense Department released a proposed rule May 7 to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement implementing National Defense Authorization Act sections from fiscal years 2020 and 2021 on mitigating risks from beneficial ownership or foreign ownership, contro…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCACI International awarded $231 million contract
CACI International has secured a technology task order worth up to $231 million, continuing its long-term service to the U.S. government. The contract includes a base year and four option years.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Government Plans Closure of 11 Asylum Hotels as Part of Broader Accommodation Shift
The UK government intends to close 11 hotels used for asylum seekers in the coming days. This action forms part of efforts to end the use of all migrant hotels by the conclusion of the current parliament. Approximately 30,000 asylum seekers currently reside in nearly 200 such hot…