federal procurement
Trump Ballroom Donors Received $279 Billion in Government Contracts, Watchdog Report Reveals
Nov 04, 2025 02:18 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals that 16 of 24 corporate donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project have received $279 billion in government contracts over the past five years. The controversial renovation, which demolished the East Wing, has raised significant ethical concerns as companies with pending federal matters contribute to the $300 million project through a nonprofit that doesn't require donor disclosure.
Elon Musk's xAI Signs Contract to Provide Grok AI Chatbot to US Federal Agencies Through 2027
Sep 26, 2025 02:24 am CST
Elon Musk's xAI has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide its Grok AI chatbot to federal agencies through March 2027. The deal offers Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast models at 42 cents per organization, undercutting OpenAI's ChatGPT pricing. This agreement is part of the GSA's "OneGov Strategy" to standardize technology procurement and expand AI adoption across government operations, joining other providers like Meta, Google, and Anthropic in the federal AI ecosystem.