On January 16, 2026, the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a video on social media announcing that the Department of War will conduct a “line‑by‑line review of every small business, sole source, 8(a) contract that is over $20 million,” focusing on impermissible pass‑throughs to large businesses.  This action by the DoW aligns with broader federal investigations and audits of the 8(a) program.