White House & Federal Government News

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds the introduction of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026 and urges swift passage to secure continued vital research funds. The legislation, introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), would allow the continuation of an important source for breast can...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karman Space & Defense (“Karman”, “Karman Holdings, Inc.” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KRMN) today announced Doug Laurendeau, former vice president of Enterprise Strategy Integration at Lockheed Martin Corporation, will join Karman’s senior leadership team as chief growth officer, and current chief growth officer Stephanie Sawhill will assume the role of chief technologist. Both transitions will become effective on May 6, 2026. With more than four deca...

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the availability of Gogo 5G, a new connectivity upgrade that gives Citation operators faster speeds, lower latency and improved WiFi performance in the cabin. The aftermarket solution is now offered for the Cessna Citation Longitude, X+, X, Sovereign+, Sovereign, Latitude, XLS Gen2, XLS+, XLS and Excel, following the issuance of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Supplemental Type...

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), one of the oldest and most respected nonpartisan economic research and educational organizations in the United States dedicated to promoting classical liberal and free market ideas, has appointed Dr. Samuel Gregg as its new President. Gregg served as interim president after the previous incumbent, Dr. William Ruger, accepted the position of Deputy Director of National Intellig...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) today announced that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned a permanent Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) J-code for YARTEMLEA®. The J-code for YARTEMLEA (J1289) simplifies and streamlines billing and reimbursement for patients covered by U.S. government programs (e.g., Medicare) and commercial payers. The J-code will become effective July 1, 2026. “For patients with TA-TMA, access to e...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: FJET), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, announced today during the 41st Space Symposium an expanded technical interchange with Blackstar Orbital, a company pioneering advanced Return-to-Earth satellites, to support the development, integration planning, and flight test preparation of next-generation reusable s...

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global e·dentity™ Inc., a Delaware-registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and leader in advanced multi-factor biometric identity solutions, today announced a significant amendment (AM01) to its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA No. DHS 25-TSA-014) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA Amendment AM01 Adds Cri...

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. State Department, the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and The Global Fund will further invest in Gilead’s twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine, lenacapavir, to expand access for up to an additional 1 million people, bringing the total commitment up to 3 million people in high-incidence, resource-limited countries through 2028. Bringing together th...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Switch Automation, a global provider of smart building software, today announced the release of new product capabilities in Switch OpX (Operational Excellence), developed in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). These capabilities mark a major step forward in the evolution of smart building technology, from identifying issues to automating the implementation of operational improvements. The paper, “Switch Automation and Berkeley Lab Pa...

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hitachi Federal (formerly Hitachi Vantara Federal) today announced its new name and operating model, reflecting the organization’s enhanced ability to deliver the full breadth of Hitachi’s services and product portfolio to the U.S. Federal Government. The expansion of Hitachi Federal’s portfolio reflects Hitachi’s commitment to meeting the growing government demand for integrated technology solutions and rapid access to best-in-class commercial innovation. Federal...