Who’s on Trump’s List for DefSec?
Who will be the next US secretary of defense? Familiar names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL). Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the list and then off in a matter of days.
Trump Triumphs, GOP Takes Senate
Former president and President-Elect Donald Trump won the White House and led the Republican Party to a US Senate majority for the first time in four years. The election defied media predictions by concluding in the early hours of Wednesday morning, although majority of the House of Representatives remained undecided.
Election Day Is Finally Here. Vote Nov. 5!
The presidential election season is nearing its end. Voters will head to the polls bringing an end to the barrage of misinformation, disinformation, ads, and campaign promises that have inundated our TVs, text messages, mail, and social media accounts. Millions have already voted nationwide. Millions more will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5. Get out and vote.
Report Outlines State Defense Spending
In the Pentagon’s defense spending by state report for fiscal 2023, Maryland ranked among the top 10 on the list with total, statewide defense contractor spending at $18.3 billion.
FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift eVTOLs
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued its final rule for powered-lift aircraft, which creates the operating and pilot training basis for eVTOLs. This development is critical to the success of the advanced air mobility industry, says the FAA.
Morning Coffee Is Off the Burner
Morning Coffee is on fall break. We’ll be back Monday, October 28, 2024.
FTC: Make It as Easy to Cancel as Sign-up
The US Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule on Wednesday requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up. It is the agency’s last major ruling before the Nov. 5 election.
Disaster Relief Puts Military AI to the Test
Hurricane relief efforts are offering the US military an opportunity to put its artificial intelligence to work. The Maven Smart System provides responders with the data analytics and picture tools needed to make quick, on-the-ground decisions.
Preparing for the Worst, Again
Thousands of National Guard and active-duty troops are on the ground, having begun preparing at the start of the week for Hurricane Milton, the second catastrophic hurricane to hit Florida in two weeks. The storm holds the potential to devastate the financial stability of the US disaster agencies.
Navy Recruiting Rebounds, FY24 Goals Surpassed
The US Navy says it has surpassed its recruiting goals for fiscal 2024, which ended Oct. 1. This comes after the service had failed to meet its accession targets for the first time ever last year. At one point, officials had projected missing recruiting targets by roughly 6,700 for FY24.
