Investigation of Federal Grants and Contracts to Harvard University for Antisemitism

The Trump administration is investigating billions of dollars in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University due to concerns about antisemitism on campus. President Trump's antisemitism task force is looking into $255.6 million in contracts and $8.7 billion in grant commitments. Harvard could lose funding if it does not address the concerns raised by the task force.

Angel Reese Wins Unrivaled League Championship

Angel Reese won the Unrivaled league's inaugural championship with a $50,000 bonus. She discussed WNBA contracts and the need for players to earn more money.

Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Review

VA Secretary Doug Collins announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs has saved roughly $900 million by reviewing just two percent of its contracts. Changes are being made to improve services for veterans without cutting health care or benefits. Bureaucracy is identified as the main issue hindering VA's duties.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saving taxpayers $105 billion

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has saved taxpayers $105 billion through various means such as canceling contracts, grants, and workforce reductions, resulting in savings of $652.17 per taxpayer. The official DOGE website provides detailed breakdowns of the savings achieved.

President Trump's Executive Orders on Government Efficiency and Transparency

President Trump signed an executive order to implement a Department of Government Efficiency-led cost efficiency initiative, directing the use of modern technology to transform Federal spending on contracts and grants. The order aims to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government contracts while making government payments and travel expenses transparent. The executive actions also include suspending security clearances, making healthcare prices transparent, and investigating threats posed by imported copper.

DOGE's Impact on Federal Jobs and Contracts

DOGE has eliminated thousands of federal jobs and canceled more than 1,000 contracts, leading to potential long-lasting negative impacts according to Harvard professor Elizabeth Linos.

Bolivia's Lithium Deals with Chinese and Russian Companies

Bolivia must pay $2 billion plus interest to Chinese and Russian companies for building lithium processing plants in the country, despite already offering them preferential extraction rights. Critics question the high interest rates and lack of profitability in the deals.

Labor Negotiations in the Airline Industry

President Biden's administration is pushing for new contracts for flight attendants and airline caterers to avoid labor unrest that could impact his reelection campaign. Negotiations are intensifying with the hope of reaching agreements by the end of May.

NFL Franchise Tag Players for 2024 Season

NFL teams have been using the franchise tag on key players for the 2024 season, allowing more time for negotiations on long-term deals. Players like Brian Burns, Tee Higgins, L'Jarius Sneed, Justin Madubuike, Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr., Michael Pittman Jr., and Jaylon Johnson have been tagged by their respective teams.

Senator Josh Hawley's Concerns with McKinsey & Company's Contracts with China

Senator Josh Hawley urges McKinsey & Company to provide documentation of contracts with the Chinese government after accusations of collaborating with the regime. The Time to Choose Act aims to address conflicts of interest in federal contracting and prohibits consulting firms from working with both the U.S. government and Chinese entities. McKinsey settled lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic for $78 million.