WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 9, 2025 ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $742,179,564 firm-fixed-price contract for production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,   more

JACKSON, Mississippi, May 10 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following statement on May 9, 2025: * * * Ag Commissioner Applauds U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal JACKSON, Miss. - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson issued the following statement regarding yesterday's announcement of a trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. "I am very pleased to see the United States and the United Kingdom reach a historic trade deal, which will i  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on May 9, 2025: * * * Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes -- the world's largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenu  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Lutnick Announces Latest Speaker Lineup for 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, including CEOs from leading companies, U.S. Cabinet Members, Senior Administration Officials, and new U.S. Governors confirmed Friday, May 9, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the latest speakers to join the growi  more