Trump Signs Order to Simplify Regulations for Federal Procurement

Another executive order calls for prioritizing the procurement of ‘commercially available products and services’ rather than noncommercial, custom alternatives. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that aims to simplify and streamline regulations for the federal government’s procurement of goods and services. The order directs the Office of Federal Public Procurement Policy to

Trump Administration Offers Federal Land to Data Center Projects

Department of Energy’s call for ‘co-locating energy sources with data centers’ lists 16 federal sites ’uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction.’ Data center developers with shovel-ready projects that can be operating before 2028 have until May 7 to respond to the Trump administration’s call for locating on sites within Department of Energy properties. Energy

Biden Highlights Social Security in Post-Presidential Speech

‘Social Security is more than a government program. It’s a sacred promise,’ the former president said. Former President Joe Biden homed in on Social Security in remarks at the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference on April 15. It was his first major speech since leaving office. While President Donald Trump ran

Man Accused of Arson at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence Struggled With Mental Illness: Brother

Cody Balmer, 38, appeared in a Harrisburg court for the first time on Monday afternoon, where he denied that he suffered from any mental condition. The man accused of setting the Pennsylvania governor’s residence on fire had struggled with mental illness, his brother said Tuesday. Cody Balmer, 38, had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but

Trump Signs Order to Help States Import Low-Cost Medications

The order includes a suite of actions to reduce prices, standardize pricing, improve transparency, and reduce drug development costs. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 15 that directs a wide range of actions to lower the cost of prescription medications, including the importation of prescription drugs from Canada by the states. States