Multiple companies have complained to White House officials that former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, now a top adviser at the Department of Homeland Security, sought personal payments in connection with lucrative government contracts. Lewandowski denies all allegations.
Corey Lewandowski, a key Trump advisor and former de facto chief of staff to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, allegedly demanded undisclosed payments from companies seeking lucrative government contracts, according to an NBC News investigation.
Elon Musk has pushed back against claims his companies are overly reliant on government support, asserting that public contracts and subsidies represent a tiny fraction of the value created by Tesla and SpaceX.
As the CFTC declines to act, tribal and commercial gaming groups are lobbying to attach a ban on prediction market sports contracts to must-pass bills, with the crypto market structure bill emerging as a key battleground.
Congressional investigators are demanding documents from private prison giant GEO Group following allegations that Corey Lewandowski, a former special government employee with close ties to ex-Secretary Kristi Noem, solicited kickbacks for DHS contracts.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev expressed strong confidence in the platform's prediction markets business, citing a packed sports calendar and record trading volumes, even as the company diversifies into non-sports contracts and blockchain technology.
Engineering giant Amentum strengthens its position in the global nuclear sector with major new contracts in Europe and a pioneering waste disposal project, fueling debate over its growth trajectory versus a rich stock market valuation.
A scathing report from short-seller Wolfpack Research alleges quantum computing firm IonQ relied heavily on now-terminated Pentagon contracts for recent revenue, casting doubt on its business sustainability and recent acquisition strategy. IonQ has pushed back, defending its financials and vertical integration plans.
Bristow Group (VTOL) reported steady fiscal 2025 results and raised its 2026 earnings outlook, citing favorable contract renewals in offshore energy and a ramp in profitable government work. The company also highlighted a strengthened balance sheet following a recent refinancing.
SIGA Technologies, the maker of the smallpox antiviral TPOXX, is building momentum with new multi-year international contracts and fresh U.S. government funding, aiming to stabilize its revenue stream and expand the drug's applications.
The GEO Group reported a 16.5% year-over-year revenue surge to $707.7 million in Q4 2025, beating estimates, driven by new government contracts. However, its forward guidance fell short of expectations, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in government funding and contract timing.
As scrutiny intensifies over the UK government's ties to data firm Palantir, new questions emerge about contracts awarded amid the company's involvement in Israel's Gaza campaign and links to a former ambassador arrested in the Epstein case.
The AI company's lawsuit against the U.S. Defense Department over a 'supply chain risk' designation is set to challenge the boundaries of a rarely invoked national security statute, with legal analysts suggesting the government may have overreached.
Quantum computing firm IonQ secures a pivotal role in a European quantum encryption network and a U.S. defense program, testing investor confidence after years of explosive stock growth and a recent pullback.
Engineering and consulting firm Tetra Tech secures significant multi-year contracts with the U.S. Air Force and the Dutch government, strengthening its position in defense infrastructure and European water management sectors while highlighting its resilience-focused service offerings.
A surge in macabre wagers on geopolitical violence—from the fate of Iran's Supreme Leader to potential nuclear detonations—is fueling a regulatory firestorm over the booming but controversial prediction market industry.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski face mounting legal and congressional scrutiny over controversial contracts, travel, and allegations of false testimony following Noem's abrupt dismissal.
CoreCivic reported robust Q4 earnings driven by surging ICE contracts, yet a skeptical market and pointed analyst questions highlight the challenges of navigating shifting federal priorities and capacity utilization.
Oracle's recent wins with CMS and the U.S. Air Force, coupled with a bullish analyst upgrade, highlight its growing role in government cloud modernization and reinforce its position as an S&P 500 stock with significant potential.
French IT giant Capgemini initiates the sale of its U.S. federal subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, attributing the move to restrictive oversight rules for classified contracts and a desire for strategic focus.
