President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to gut the Senate filibuster, but it’s a request that puts his quick-fix desire to end the shutdown at odds with the GOP’s long-held defense of the filibuster. The Senate filibuster is the 60-vote threshold that applies to most bills in the upper chamber, and given the nature of the thin majorities that either ...
With no deal in place to reopen the government and no action from the administration to make up for a funding shortfall in federal benefits, millions of Americans are at risk of losing food benefits starting on Saturday. The argument raging in the Senate mirrors the same argument that has so far seen the government shutdown for 32 days. Senate ...
Israel said the remains of three people returned by Hamas on Friday did not match any of the deceased hostages. Following forensic testing, Israeli officials said it was concluded that the remains do not belong to the 11 deceased hostages still being held in Gaza, Fox News has learned. ‘The remains we received are not our hostages,’ Israeli Prime Minister ...
The First Amendment won out this week in a court case over a man who repeatedly called for President Donald Trump’s assassination and openly fantasized about his violent demise. A jury acquitted the man, Peter Stinson, of one charge of soliciting a crime of violence, raising questions about when speech is protected by the Constitution and when it becomes incriminating. ...
Republican senators issued a torrent of criticism against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg this week after it was revealed that he had signed off on subpoenas and gag orders issued as part of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation — though a cursory review of court rules suggests it is far less provocative than lawmakers have claimed. Sens. Ted Cruz, ...
A bipartisan pair of senators are calling on Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to hand over copies of the orders issued to strike boats in the Caribbean allegedly carrying narco-terrorists. Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released two letters they sent to Hegseth in recent weeks in response to the repeated strikes on suspected drug boats. The first letter, ...
Coach Todd Campbell is a respected football coach, U.S. Army veteran, and educator known for his leadership, discipline, and focus on building strong teams. Born and raised in Abilene, Texas, he grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, competition, and community spirit. Sport shaped much of his early life, inspiring a lifelong passion for teamwork and performance. After ...
How you manage contracts influences business relationships. The right contract management system (CMS) speeds up delivery, maintains consistency and reduces risks. This can help your organization avoid bottlenecks and missed deadlines. Renewals are crucial to reducing client churn, and using a CMS ensures customers get timely reminders. To understand what makes a system effective, start with the core features every ...
Government contracting is a world of exact rules and unforgiving deadlines. Between Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) nuances and evolving audit expectations, even seasoned leaders can feel stretched. It can be tougher for smaller teams because they must set rates, track time and price work while preparing for reviews that could halt billing. What are the ...
When Portugal suspended Golden Visa eligibility for residential real estate in Lisbon and Porto in October 2023, industry observers predicted the program’s decline. Headlines proclaimed “Portugal Golden Visa Dead” and “End of European Investment Residency.” The program’s actual data tells a different story. Golden Visa applications increased 18% in 2024. Fund investment applications surged 42%. Commercial real estate applications rose ...