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Senate confirms first OFPP administrator since 2019

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The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has its first confirmed administrator in six years. The Senate approved the nomination of Kevin Rhodes to lead the office within the Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 2 as part of the approval of dozens of candidates en bloc.

Rhodes is the first permanent leader of OFPP since Michael Wooten held the role for about 18 months starting in 2019. Before Wooten, the last OFPP administrator was Anne Rung, who left in 2016, meaning the OFPP administrator has been filled by an acting person for almost eight of the last nine years.

Kevin Rhodes is the new administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

During the administration of President Joe Biden, the White House nominated Biniam Gebre in August 2021, but he withdrew in June 2022 after it was clear the Senate wasn’t going to advance it.

Rhodes, who has been serving as a senior advisor to OMB since February, has been leading the administration’s efforts to remake federal procurement.

The Senate’s approval comes at a key time as OFPP and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council mostly completed the FAR overhaul with all sections but one now updated.

During his nomination hearing, Rhodes told senators back in June that, “A modernized acquisition system must reduce costs, increase speed and open doors for greater competition. We must make it easier for small businesses, non-traditional vendors, and innovative companies to do business with the federal government. By growing and diversifying our industrial base, we don’t just foster competition — we also build resilience into our supply chains, promote innovation, and enhance national security by ensuring that the United States is never overly dependent on limited sources of supply.”

When OFPP and the FAR Council kicked off the overhaul, Rhodes said he understood the challenges ahead and asked the acquisition community for patience as the administration worked through the changes.

In addition to the FAR overhaul, OFPP has been at the forefront of two executive orders seeking to further reform federal acquisition processes.

President Donald Trump signed one order in March to consolidate the buying of common goods and services, initiating the FAR overhaul, tasking the General Services Administration with several initiatives, including centralizing procurement for agencies and giving OFPP oversight of its plans and progress. Three agencies — the Small Business Administration, the Office of Personnel Management and, most recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development — are in the current centralized buying pilot.

The second order, in April, called on agencies to buy commercial products or justify why they can’t as required under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

“Federal procurement is a top priority for this administration with the revolutionary FAR effort so it’s great to see an OFPP administrator confirmed to continue this important work,” said Julie Dunne, a former commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration and now a principal with the Monument Advocacy, in an email to Federal News Network.

In addition the FAR overhaul effort, OMB has updated several other acquisition related memos. These include new guidance around using project-labor management agreements for federal construction projects and a memo on eliminating barriers for agencies to buy and use artificial intelligence.

Before joining OMB, Rhodes worked for more than three years at Systecon North America where he was executive vice president, leading the strategy, government relations and business operations offices. He also served in the Air Force for 25 years, working in operational and procurement roles, including as the program manager for common avionics, the director of operations for the KC-46 program and as the director of acquisition for the White House Military Office.

In addition to Rhodes gaining approval, the Senate also confirmed dozens of other nominees including 28 assistant secretaries for defense and civilian agencies and 29 ambassadors. Other notable senior leaders include:

  • James Woodruff to be a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board for a seven year term, which would expire on March 1, 2032. The MSPB now has two members, creating a quorum and allowing it to resume hearing cases.
  • Christopher Fox to be the inspector general of the Intelligence Community, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
  • David Castillo to be the chief financial officer for the Department of Labor.

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Mainstream Media in Disbelief as Trump DOUBLES Expected Jobs Numbers – President Trump Takes Victory Lap After Adding 130,000 Jobs to US Economy

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US jobs numbers for February far exceeded expectations to start 2026.

President Trump doubled expectations adding 130,000 jobs when only 55,000 was expected.

The unemployment rate also decreased from 4.4% to 4.3% according to CNBC

President Trump: Just in: GREAT JOBS NUMBERS, FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED! The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!). We are again the strongest Country in the World, and should therefore be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE, by far. This would be an INTEREST COST SAVINGS OF AT LEAST ONE TRILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR – BALANCED BUDGET, PLUS. WOW! The Golden Age of America is upon us!!! President DJT

From the president’s Truth Social account:
Tweet by Donald Trump discussing US job numbers, borrowing costs, interest rates, and a balanced budget, emphasizing America's strength and economic potential.

At what point can the American people sue the Federal Reserve Chief for his dereliction of duty? Jerome Powell is now costing every American untold amounts of money by refusing to do his job!

CNBC host Rick Santelli reacted positively:

Even CNN was forced to share the good economic news.

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Democrat Rep. Nadler Has to be Woken Up by Staffer During Bondi Hearing (VIDEO)

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A diverse group of lawmakers engaged in a congressional hearing, with individuals focused on their devices and discussions in a formal setting.

Democrat Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY) had to be woken up by a staffer on Wednesday morning during a congressional hearing.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Epstein files, fatal shootings of two anti-ICE agitators and more.

Nadler fell asleep just minutes into Wednesday’s hearing.

A staffer walked over to Nadler and woke him up.

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Later on during the hearing, Nadler and Bondi got into a shouting match over Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators.

“How many [co-conspirators] have you indicted?” Nadler asked Bondi.

“Excuse me! I’m going to answer!” Bondi said.

“Answer my question!” Nadler demanded.

“I’m gonna answer the question the way I want to answer the question. Your theatrics are ridiculous,” Bondi said.

“Chairman Jordan, I’m not gonna get into the gutter with these people,” Bondi said.

Bondi and Nadler continued to talk over each other until Chairman Jim Jordan intervened.

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Possible Trans Attack?- ‘Gunperson’ Wearing Dress Kills 9 and Injuries at Least 25 Others at Canadian School

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According to the Tumbler Ridge Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left nine dead and at least 25 more injured.

According to police, the sole suspect, described as a “gunperson’ wearing a dress, was found dead inside the school from “a self-inflicted injury.”

Per CNN:

Police found six people dead and dozens injured when they arrived at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of just 2,400 people in northeast British Columbia, early on Tuesday afternoon. Another person died en route to hospital, police said.

The alleged shooter, who was found dead at the school with a self-inflicted injury, is believed to have killed two more people, whose bodies were discovered at a home in the township

Two victims were airlifted from the school to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. And about 25 other people were also being treated at a local medical center, police said.

Fox News reported that Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander, said in a statement,  “This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response.”

“Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.”

Juno News, an independent outlet in Canada, claims to have spoken with someone connected to the suspected shooter’s family who says the suspect was trans and used “she/her” pronouns, but authorities have not confirmed the claim.

The Guardian reported that the police have identified the shooter, but didn’t publicly release their identity due to the integrity of the investigation.

The shooter’s identity, any potential connections to groups, and motivations remain under investigation.

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