The Washington Post has published a report detailing a whistleblower complaint alleging that a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee stole two complete databases from the U.S. Social Security...more
On Friday February 13, 2026, the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) unit working within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released to the public...more
In 2025 there was a significant shift in federal regulatory and enforcement priorities impacting issuers’ financial reporting, shareholder engagement, and corporate governance around ESG, AI, DEI, and crypto, among other...more
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a memorandum on January 16, 2026 to announce a two‑stage review of small business set‑aside and 8(a) contract awards over $20 million for possible terminations for convenience. This...more
Shifts in SEC enforcement are typical with new presidential administrations, particularly with a change in the political party. But never have those shifts been as dramatic as those we witnessed in fiscal year 2025. Through...more
In a memorandum dated January 16, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) has directed a department-wide review of every small business set-aside award in excess of $20 million. The Department has also ordered a review of all...more
By any measure, 2025 was a tumultuous year for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), leaving a slimmed-down organization struggling to implement new priorities and a workforce trying to catch its breath in the face of dizzying...more
As Iowa closes out 2025, a wave of political, budgetary, and administrative developments is setting the stage for a consequential 2026 legislative session. From upcoming special elections and new committee leadership to the...more
Bid protests are a critical tool for contractors seeking to challenge federal procurement actions. As federal agencies reduce procurement opportunities under the Trump Administration's U.S. Department of Government Efficiency...more
The government shutdown continues with no clear resolution in sight. On the afternoon of October 3, the Senate held another vote on continuing resolutions (CR) before heading into the weekend. ...more
Big changes are happening in Iowa’s state leadership. Senator Mike Klimesh was elected Senate Majority Leader following Senator Jack Whitver’s retirement, Governor Reynolds announced new appointments in key departments, and...more
Civil cases generally involve a mix of individuals and corporations. While the government can be a party, more often state or federal officials are playing an off-stage role in setting a regulatory standard that was either...more
We previously discussed how the work of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is making the decision to protest more critical than ever for offerors, particularly as the end of fiscal year rush...more
By now, anyone who has had their finger on the pulse of government contracting is keenly aware of the impact the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has had on acquisitions....more
We have previously raised concerns about the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to highly sensitive data, including data at the Social Security Administration, without appropriate security clearances, access...more
With ample time to recover from the 2025 legislative session, elected officials are getting back to work in the interim. Major updates include a new Iowa House Majority Leader, staff changes in the Office of the Governor, the...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
The Cozen Lens - • The federal debt has grown dramatically in recent years, with both parties pursuing significant deficit spending, the impacts of which will likely not be fully clear for several years. • President Donald...more
On July 8, the US Supreme Court allowed President Trump’s executive order (EO) permitting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)-related planning efforts for the Trump Administration’s restructuring of the federal...more
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has emerged as a significant figure in the landscape of consumer protection and corporate accountability. Her actions and initiatives have positioned her as a thought leader...more
Staff from U.S. Senate committees held meetings with the Senate parliamentarian over the weekend of June 20-22, 2025, to complete the "Byrd bath," a process by which committee staff make their case to the Senate...more
On June 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States released two decisions on its emergency docket with serious implications for federal agencies, companies that do business with the government, and the data of millions...more
Trump's EOs Intend to Spur U.S. Nuclear Revival - On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed four Executive Orders (“the EOs”) intended to spur a nuclear industry revival in the U.S. through a revamped and streamlined...more
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) on May 27, 2025, issued a memorandum implementing Executive Order (EO) 14222. As our team previously summarized, EO 14222 implemented the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) "cost...more
A group of 21 Democratic AGs obtained a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Education (DOE) from taking further steps to dismantle the agency. In the court’s order, it found that the states and plaintiffs...more