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When a new presidential administration results in a new party occupying the White House, taxpayers often expect myriad government and public policy changes will soon follow. Hewing that truism, President Trump began his administration by issuing a slew of executive orders immediately after taking office. As expected, those executive orders range from immigration and energy policy to international relations and diversity and equity initiatives.

Regarding the latter, the President's executive order, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,

Most government contracts include a clause giving the government the right to terminate the contract, or any part thereof, for its sole convenience “when it is in the best interests of the government.” FAR Parts 49, 12, 13, and 31 establish the regulatory requirements for termination and settlement of government contracts. The mechanics are specific. Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the prime contractor should immediately stop all work and terminate all subcontracts related to the terminated portion of the prime contract. Inventory disposal schedules must be ...