Federal Contracting Order

Bid to restore ban on Bain & Co winning UK state contracts fails

Labour advised there are no legal grounds for reimposing restrictions on consultant that followed South African ‘misconduct’

Financial Times - 6d

Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders

The president moved swiftly in his first hours in office, signing a slew of executive orders in front of a roaring crowd and then in the Oval Office.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech

President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small ...

The Hill - 6d

Teamsters authorize Costco strike ahead of Jan. 31 contract lapse

Teamsters working for wholesale giant Costco voted to authorize a strike ahead of a Jan. 31 contract expiration, the labor group said in a statement. The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Canada, Trump and the new world order

Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyond

Financial Times - Jan. 18

South Carolina's Dawn Staley inks historic $25M contract extension

South Carolina's head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension to stay with the team until 2030.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Dawn Staley’s Record-Breaking Contract Includes NBA Wrinkle

Not only is Dawn Staley now the highest paid coach in women’s basketball, she negotiated something else that rivals Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey don’t have: a free path to the pros. The University ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Pep: Haaland contract shows 'trust' amid charges

Pep Guardiola has said Erling Haaland's huge new contract shows the striker has "trust" in Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 17

The LA fires are proof the social contract between citizen and state is broken

This is not governance; it is malpractice, and arguably criminal negligence.

The Hill - Jan. 17

USC signs defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to a contract extension

D'Anton Lynn, who oversaw a big turnaround in his first season as USC's defensive coordinator, signs a contract extension with the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?

The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI board

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Former Flyers Defender Terminates KHL Contract

This former Flyers defenseman is a free agent again.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

'There is going to be shock and awe with executive orders'

Republican Sen. John Barrasso predicted Donald Trump will hit the ground running.

Politico - Jan. 12

For Cowboys and Mike McCarthy, contract duration will be the key

For the Cowboys, the decision to keep coach Mike McCarthy is the beginning, not the end.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Yankees still in market for infielder, but Marcus Stroman's contract an issue

The Yankees appear keen on trading veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman this offseason and are in the market for an infielder, but the veteran pitcher’s contract is an issue.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires

With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?

Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Man Utd winger Diallo signs new contract until 2030

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo signs a new five-and-a-half-year contract, until June 2030.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal

An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

UK Home Office hands Fujitsu contracts worth £25mn

IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Bottom Line: Palantir taps Trump-tied firm as it chases government contracts

Defense Palantir Technologies has hired Miller Strategies to lobby on issues related to defense policy and appropriations. The U.S. government has awarded Palantir nearly $2.5 billion in contracts ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Warner jokes Purdy will buy chains, cars with expected 49ers contract

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made fun of teammate Brock Purdy over the potentially massive contract extension the quarterback may sign this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand

Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer

One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Purdy wants likely 49ers contract extension done quickly, quietly

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into his impending 49ers contract extension negotiations with heightened urgency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown

The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Geno Smith hit $6 million in contract escalators on Sunday

The Seahawks were out of playoff chances heading into Week 18, but they still had a shot to end the year with 10 wins and quarterback Geno Smith did his all to get the team to double digits.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6