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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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- The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
NIH turns to AI to handle large data sets across disconnected systems
The National Institutes of Health is leaning into artificial intelligence to gather insights from a vast amount of health data. And the hope is that shift will…
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A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated system around it
Direct File had to fit into an ecosystem that includes private tax prep companies, state system and IRS capacity. Even with positive user feedback, that…
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Retirement changes the rules for your portfolio, but what worked while you were building savings can start to create real risk once you begin to withdraw
The move from saving to spending introduces a different kind of risk, where timing matters as much as returns. That shift can change outcomes quickly…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton There’s more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren’t always easy to see A…
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There’s more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren’t always easy to see
Federal agencies have expanded their use of artificial intelligence beyond early experimentation, but maturity varies widely from one organization to another…
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Regulations for grants management are getting their second major rewrite in two years
The regulations for grants management are getting their second major rewrite in two years. The Office of Management and Budget has three main goals in its…
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USDA relocation of food assistance employees will lead to major staffing losses, union warns
The Agriculture Department is relocating employees at many of its component agencies. That includes staff at the Food and Nutrition Service which carries out…
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Fraud detection is getting more data‑driven and the Justice Department is raising expectations for how that work gets done
The DOJ’s new FOCUS initiative puts a spotlight on the quality behind data‑driven fraud claims, encouraging closer engagement with analysts who can show their…
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The Coast Guard has plenty of tools to assess waterway risk—the challenge is making them work together
Looking at risk one tool at a time can leave gaps in how the full system is understood. That’s prompting a closer look at how assessments are connected—and how…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 1, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe to-do list for Congress is filled with regular, and not so regular, order The Coast Guard has plenty of tools…
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The to-do list for Congress is filled with regular, and not so regular, order
As Congress returns after the Memorial Day holiday recess, the things they left on the desk are still there and how lawmakers use the next two months could…
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Federal employees may see faster path to promotions
Federal employees may soon see opportunities to move up the career ladder more quickly. The Office of Personnel Management is proposing to eliminate a required…
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House NDAA would set up protected disclosure program for AI incidents
House lawmakers want to ensure any incidents involving Defense Department artificial intelligence systems are quickly reported. The House Armed Services…
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As AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it takes to keep up
As AI reshapes how work gets done, a new, hands‑on program is showing how veterans can build real, usable skills and do it quickly. It’s a practical take on…
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For military families, the pressure isn’t just external, it shows up at home
New survey data shows military families facing sustained financial and daily life pressures from childcare to employment that are starting to affect stability…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 29, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe same data that’s out there about you can also be used against you and now it is For military…
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The same data that’s out there about you can also be used against you and now it is
Reports of an Iranian‑linked group contacting U.S. troops using their own personal data points to a shift in cyber conflict from networks to people. It’s…
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OMB revamps cyber event logging requirements
Agencies will soon have new requirements for logging cybersecurity data to better secure their systems and data against ever increasing threats. The Office of…
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VA’s EHR rollout gets bipartisan praise, as employee groups warn they’re still seeing issues
The Department of Veterans Affairs is getting bipartisan praise for its resumed rollout of a new Electronic Health Record; a multibillion-dollar project that…
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Even as agencies try to bring in new talent, a lot of current employees are making tough decisions about pay, retirement, and whether to stay
Budget uncertainty, pay debates, and retirement delays are shaping real decisions for federal workers right now. That’s affecting whether people stay, leave…
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Federal financial management has always been a no‑fail mission, the past year has added new pressure
Workforce strain and technology changes are reshaping how federal financial management gets done. That’s affecting everything from daily decisions to long-term…
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NASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrails
NASA is testing a new way to bring engineers and technologists into the agency more quickly. The idea is to move faster while still working inside federal…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, May 28, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonNASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrails Even as…
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"FedRAMP certified" vs. "FedRAMP authorized"
The Federal Risk Authorization and Management Program is making a simple word change that will hopefully put to rest some long-standing confusion about the…
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Trump administration pushes governmentwide NDA for federal employees
Federal employees may soon have to start signing non-disclosure agreements. The Office of Personnel Management has unveiled a governmentwide NDA template for…
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DoD’s ability to protect classified information held by its contractors depends on a system under growing strain
GAO says the agency responsible for overseeing classified work at defense contractors is falling short of its mission, with gaps in inspections, staffing and…
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Even as a legal challenge unfolds, a new DEI order for federal contractors is already being enforced
The administration’s latest DEI directive is moving ahead on two tracks, into federal contracts and into federal court. While a lawsuit raises questions about…
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Some of the most important parts of disaster response happen long before anything goes wrong
Hurricane season is starting, and FEMA is looking at changes to how it responds. That puts new attention on the people and capacity behind the scenes and how…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Even as a legal challenge unfolds, a new DEI order for federal contractors is already being enforced through the…
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HHS shrinks cash awards for top performers, shifting funds to bonuses with less clear criteria
The Department of Health and Human Services is shrinking cash awards for its top performers. In its place, the department is shifting a majority of its bonus…
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The GSA updates its Federal Acquisition Service organizational structure
The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service updated its organizational structure to better reflect how agencies buy and vendors sell. The…
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A week that didn’t end the way Congress planned
Both chambers were lining up for votes, then packed up and left town early. From sudden funding fights to shifting priorities, it turned into a week of…
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Existing ethics laws weren’t written with prediction markets in mind
Political prediction markets allow traders to profit from future events tied to public decision‑making. But as oversight systems come under strain, POGO says…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that…
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The federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that design still matters
The inspector general system has weathered political pressure before, but this moment is testing how durable it really is. Even so, the day-to-day work of…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, May 25, 2026
It's Memorial Day, and coming up today on "The Best of The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton," A military widow turned profound loss into a decade of service…
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Senate lawmakers renew military right to repair push
Lawmakers are renewing their efforts to give service members the ability to fix their own equipment after popular right to repair provisions were stripped from…
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Trump administration’s RIF overhauls ‘troubling’ to former MSPB officials
The Trump administration is looking to overhaul federal employees’ avenues for appealing adverse personnel actions. As that gets underway, former officials…
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Cyber isn’t just about defense anymore, governments increasingly assume they’ll use offensive cyber tools as part of state power
Offensive cyber operations have moved from the margins of national security into the core of how governments plan for conflict, deterrence and competition…
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Even as AI gets better at finding digital weak spots, it doesn’t eliminate the human role in cyber conflict
Security teams have long chased known vulnerabilities, but AI is accelerating how new ones are discovered and exploited in a world where cyber operations are…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, May 22, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Cyber isn’t just about defense anymore. Governments increasingly assume they’ll use offensive cyber tools as part…
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HHS sends RIF notices to dozens of staff it missed during office-wide layoffs last year
The Department of Health and Human Services carried out widespread layoffs a year ago. Now it’s sending out a second wave of reduction in force notices. HHS…
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Three recent solicitations offer an interesting glimpse into the Trump administration’s influence on federal procurement
From the overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulations to the push for consolidation and centralization, these three requests for proposals demonstrate how…
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A PCS move can test a family’s finances, routines and support systems all at once
PCS moves can put real strain on military families from unexpected costs to the impact on careers and kids. Sarah Roder, Director of Partnerships and Member…
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After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next
Federal senior executives are coming out of a demanding year, with mission changes, retirements and rising expectations across agencies. That pressure is…
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Having expertise doesn’t always mean the system knows what to do with it
The Air Force has spent years building China‑related expertise. But researchers find the personnel system doesn’t always reward or retain that specialization…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Having expertise doesn’t always mean the system knows what to do with it After a tough year for federal senior…
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4 benefits bills for federal employees, retirees to watch
Some adjustments to financial security, retirement payments and insurance options for feds are in the beginning stages of consideration in Congress. Four…
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Pentagon begins sweeping review of military legal system
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a sweeping review of the military legal system, directing the Pentagon’s general counsel to convene a special…
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Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies
A new GAO assessment looks ahead at emerging technologies where early decisions could shape how they’re used and how they’re governed across government. We…
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Some of the biggest cyber risks to the military don’t start inside government networks
By opening its Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program to new partners, the Pentagon is trying to reduce vulnerabilities across the supply chain. As…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies The…
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The administration is leaning on the Defense Production Act to shape supply chains through federal support, not mandates.
The latest use of the Defense Production Act expands federal tools to support domestic energy capacity across the supply chain. It does not compel action, but…
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Naval Postgraduate School at the center of Navy's efforts to integrate AI into warfighting functions
The Navy is ensuring its officers at the highest levels understand how artificial intelligence works as it adopts and integrates it into its warfighting…
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State Dept directs managers to ‘revise and recalibrate’ scores for employee evaluations they’ve already submitted
The State Department is directing managers to go back and revise recently submitted annual performance evaluations to give employees lower scores. That’s all…
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Challenging a GAO protest stay override may be getting clearer—but not any easier
When a contractor files a bid protest at GAO, the award usually pauses while the protest is reviewed. But recent court decisions are clarifying when agencies…
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Federal contractors are doing more than delivering programs
As hantavirus cases draw renewed attention, contractors are part of how the government builds capacity in public health emergencies, especially with large…
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Growth across federal contractors is showing up alongside new pressure on margins, controls and visibility.
Deltek’s new Clarity report, based on 2025 data, shows a widening divide inside the federal contracting market. The firms growing fastest aren’t just adding…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Growth across federal contractors averaged about 15% in 2025, according to Deltek’s latest Clarity…
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Federal agencies double the number of AI use cases
Federal agencies doubled their number of AI use cases over the past year. That’s according to the latest inventory maintained by the Office of Management and…