Democrats are so convinced that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be considered for Joe Biden’s attorney general that aides at the National Governors Association, which Cuomo chairs, are looking into contingencies for replacing him, two sources familiar with the situation tell Axios. What we’re hearing: Some Democratic donors in […]
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General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $327.8 million Navy contract to support fleet maintenance and Virginia-class sub development and design work
Under the contract modification, Electric Boat will undertake development studies and other work related to Virginia-class submarine design improvements, including incorporation of new technologies. The work will engage Electric Boat’s engineering and design organization, which comprises more than 5,000 employees. These employees work on all facets of the submarine life […]
Business Insider’s top advertising and media stories for October 12
Hi! Welcome to the Insider Advertising daily for October 12. I’m Lauren Johnson, a senior advertising reporter at Business Insider. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Send me feedback or tips at [email protected] Today’s news: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hires a consulting firm, Beyond Meat […]
More than 7 million general election ballots cast so far
More than 7.3 million Americans have already voted in the general election, according to a CNN and Edison Research survey of election officials in 36 states reporting voting data. © Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Voters cast ballots, spaced apart due to covid-19 at the Fairfax Government Center on September 18, 2020 […]
Biden reportedly considering Andrew Cuomo for attorney general
Cuomo’s team has denied that the New York governor has any interest The 2020 Presidential election may still be a few weeks away, but a new report reveals that if he wins, Joe Biden is considering tapping Andrew Cuomo as the next Attorney General. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (center), […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has ‘no interest in going to Washington’ amid rumors of Attorney General post under a Biden administration
© Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-New York) speaks at a press conference. Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York on Monday dismissed rumors that he was being considered as US Attorney General in a possible Biden administration. The Cabinet speculation […]
France Must Avoid General Lockdown by All Means, Castex Says
(Bloomberg) — France must avoid another general lockdown by all means possible in the face of a “very strong” resurgence of Covid-19, said Prime Minister Jean Castex. Speaking Monday on France Info radio, Castex urged the public to wear face coverings as much as possible, keep contacts to a minimum […]
Indiana Race Opens up After Attorney General’s Troubles | Indiana News
By TOM DAVIES, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Democrats are targeting the state attorney general’s race as their best chance to break the stranglehold Republicans have over state government. Democrats spent months castigating current Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill over allegations that he drunkenly groped a state lawmaker and […]
DeJoy donated more than $685,000 to the Republican National Convention
New filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show Postmaster General Louis DeJoy donated nearly $700,000 to the committee that ran this year’s Republican National Convention. DeJoy gave a total of $685,230 to the Charlotte Host Committee across four donations between late December 2018 and late March 2020. The Republican […]
The Trump campaign is also using the top U.S. general in a political ad, evidently without his consent
A day after the Trump campaign released an ad that selectively edited a clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci so it seemed the nation’s top infectious disease expert was praising the president’s coronavirus response, the Trump campaign posted an online ad that uses an image of Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of […]
General Dynamics Information Technology Awarded $364 Million Enterprise IT Contract by GSA
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today it has been awarded a contract by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) to continue providing digital enterprise services for Special Operations […]
General Highlights MQ-9 Reaper Drone Squadron’s Role in California Wildfire Fight
A large hunter-killer drone commonly associated with classified missions over the Middle East has played a crucial role in the Army National Guard’s efforts to combat raging wildfires on the West Coast, the deputy adjutant general for the Guard’s California Military Department said Tuesday. And that, Maj. Gen. Matt Beevers […]
Leon Pikaar Appointed as VP and General Manager of Lumileds LED Solutions Business Unit
Lumileds announced today that Leon Pikaar has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager of its LED Solutions Business Unit. Mr. Pikaar brings more than 30-years of experience in the LED and lighting industry and an extensive tenure at Philips Lighting and Lumileds where he has led international business […]
Biden reportedly ‘would consider’ Cuomo for attorney general
Aides at the National Governors Association have begun considering replacements for Gov. Andrew Cuomo as its chair, according to a report, as speculation mounts that he will be eyed for attorney general in a potential Biden administration. Cuomo, a fairly close political ally of Democratic nominee Joe Biden, is being […]
Ex-deputy attorney general says Justice Dept. ‘will ignore’ Trump’s threats against political rivals
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod RosensteinRod RosensteinEx-deputy attorney general says Justice Dept. ‘will ignore’ Trump’s threats against political rivals The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by Facebook – Trump’s erratic tweets upend stimulus talks; COVID-19 spreads in White House Watchdog finds top DOJ officials were ‘driving force’ behind Trump’s child […]
Dollar General launching $5 store chain
Unlike many retailers, Dollar General has proved largely immune to the coronavirus’ devastating impact on brick-and-mortar stores. Now the discount chain is shrugging off the pandemic to launch a new line of stores geared to less budget-mind shoppers. © Dollar General popshelf-storefront-22-featured.jpg The Tennessee company said Thursday that it will […]
Top U.S. general casts doubt on Trump’s Afghan withdrawal timeline
Washington — The U.S. withdrawal of more troops from Afghanistan will depend on a reduction in violence and other conditions agreed in February with the Taliban, the Pentagon’s top general said in an interview broadcast Monday. Five days after President Donald Trump said all U.S. forces “should” be home by Christmas, […]
Winless Falcons Fire Coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff
The Atlanta Falcons, winless through five games this season, have fired their head coach, Dan Quinn, and general manager, Thomas Dimitroff, becoming the second team to reassess its fading prospects for the 2020 campaign. “Decisions like these are very difficult, but the previous two seasons and start to this one […]
N.J. attorney general limits when prosecutors can use jailhouse informants
New Jersey prosecutors may only use jailhouse informants as witnesses if they receive approval from supervisors, according to new rules from the state attorney general’s office. A jailhouse informant is someone who overheard a fellow inmate confess to a crime or say something suggesting their guilt. While they’ve been used […]
Top US general: Afghanistan withdrawal still ‘conditions-based’
The US withdrawal of more troops from Afghanistan will depend on a reduction in violence and other conditions agreed in February with the Taliban, the Pentagon’s top general said in an interview broadcast Monday. Five days after President Donald Trump said he wants US forces “home by Christmas,” Joint Chiefs […]