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While things aren’t as busy, contractors can take this time to get out there for some face time

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With Congress passing a very short term continuing resolution to keep the government running, there just isn’t going to be that much new business right now. So what can companies do to make sure they get a good start to fiscal year 2025? To help with that answer, Larry Allen of Allen Federal Business Partners joined  the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Eric White Absolutely. So as fiscal year 2025 gets underway, what are some of the things that contractors need to take inventory of and have a…

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Governor Tim Walz

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It’s official: Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to join her campaign as her running mate. As a former schoolteacher and veteran, Tim Walz knows what it means to serve both his community and his country. From his time in Congress to his tenure as governor of Minnesota, Walz has been fighting for working families—just keep reading to get a glimpse at all that he’s accomplished so far in his career. Take action now: Sign up to volunteer with MoveOn and help be a part of…

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the State of Things

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Updated on Friday, May 17 at 3:27 pm Three high-profile women in Congress got into it last night during a meeting of the House Oversight Committee, in what some outlets have described as a “heated exchange.” But that label feels too dignified. Instead, the whole scene played out like a Saturday Night Live sketch: a cringeworthy five-minute commentary on the miserable state of American politics. Unless you are perpetually online, you may have missed the drama. I’ll recap: The scene unfolded during a meeting held to consider a Republican motion…

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5 Things to Know About Hamas’ Terror Attack and Israel’s Declaration of War

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Hamas Saturday after the terrorist group launched missile strikes and an incursion, killing hundreds and taking hostages. On Sunday, the U.S. Navy began moving warships and aircraft closer to Israel following the Hamas attacks. Here are 5 things to know about the attack and its aftermath. 1. ‘This Is Our 9/11’ “This morning, on Shabbat and a holiday, Hamas invaded Israeli territory and murdered innocent citizens including children and the elderly,” Netanyahu said in a statement released to X (formerly Twitter) Saturday.…

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4 Key Things You Need to Know About Government Shutdowns

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With the nation’s capital fixated on tense negotiations over funding the federal government, apocalyptic warnings over a possible shutdown are filling headlines. Time is “running short,” we’re in “crisis mode,” and the House and Senate are on a “collision course,” to quote just a few prominent news outlets.  But for the 99% of Americans who live far from the swamp, it’s not always clear how a government shutdown would affect day-to-day life. Here are some important points about how shutdowns work—and how Washington makes them worse. 1) Many Functions Continue Despite Shutdown Even…

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8 Things to Know About Biden’s Fiscal 2024 Budget, From Bad to Worse

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When discussing budgets, President Joe Biden often uses a quote that he attributes to his father: “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I’ll tell you what you value.” If the administration’s latest budget is any indication, Biden doesn’t value America’s future. 1) More Spending and Debt A president’s budget is a request to Congress and can be thought of as a wish list rather than an all-or-nothing demand. Administrations typically lay out an ambitious policy agenda that’s unlikely to happen. Incredibly, even the Biden administration’s wish…

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