Trump Admin Responds to Supposed Fraud at USAID Amid Dispute with Democrats

Administrator Loeffler Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Contracting Program

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced that she has directed the SBA’s Office of General Contracting and Business Development to launch an immediate and full-scale audit of…

JUST IN: Trump Admin Takes Action After DOGE Exposes Stunning Bribery Scheme

After a massive bribery scandal was uncovered at USAID by the Department of Government Efficiency, the Small Business Administration is now taking action. The SBA has ordered a comprehensive audit of all government contracting officers who have exercised authority to award grants under the agency’s business development program over the past 15 years. SBA Administration Kelly Loeffler stated in a letter obtained by Fox News that the scale of the …

Trump Admin Takes Urgent Action After Massive Fraud Found at Agency Dems Tried to Protect From DOGE

A decade-long bribery scheme inside USAID has triggered a sweeping audit at the SBA, as leadership scrambles to contain the fallout and restore public trust in federal contracting. Key Facts: USAID official Roderick Watson pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme dating back to 2013 involving cash, perks, and government contracts. Watson received over $1 million in bribes from contractors, including NBA tickets, mortgage down payments, and shell comp…

Trump admin takes action after massive USAID fraud and bribery scandal exposed: report · American Wire News

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler has launched an audit of all government contracting officers after the recent scandal at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As previously reported, USAID contracting officer Roderick Watson, 57, agreed in 2013 to accept bribes in exchange for using his position and power to award contracts to the companies Apprio and Vistant. Earlier this month, Watson pleaded g…

Trump admin takes action after massive fraud uncovered at agency Dems tried to protect from DOGE

Small Business Administration chief Kelley Loeffler has ordered a full audit of all government contracts awarded by the agency in the last ten years in effort to eliminate abuse.

Wilmington District's Jason Smith named USACE Contract Specialist of the Year

Jason Smith, a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, was named USACE Contract Specialist of the Year for his leadership during Hurricanes Helene and PTC 8. Smith oversaw over $1.6 billion in contracts, accelerated recovery efforts through drone technology, and prioritize small business participation.