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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
In government, offering your best professional advice doesn’t guarantee it will be taken or that it will be risk‑free
Federal News Network has been reporting on the fallout from EPA’s decision to discipline employees who signed a declaration of dissent. Now, we’re turning to…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, May 4, 2026
Coming up today on 'The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton'Congress already strips pensions for some crimes, a new bill would expand the list In government…
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Why some of Congress’ biggest fights don’t really end when the gavel comes down
In Washington, a vote doesn’t always mean resolution. In some of the biggest congressional fights, decisions can leave everyone bruised, with new conflicts…
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Federal job applicants can’t skip ‘loyalty question’ that OPM says is optional, court filings claim
New essay questions on many federal job applications asking candidates how they would advance the Trump administration’s policies, are optional, according to…
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Navy sets date for all employees to incorporate AI tools
The Department of the Navy is one the biggest users of the Defense Department’s Gen AI.mil platform. The Navy designated the generative artificial intelligence…
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A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn’t over
A federal court has blocked administrative efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services. But the administration’s latest budget proposal…
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How shared experience plays a role in helping people reset under sustained stress
Sustained stress is a reality for many veterans, first responders and federal employees. New data from the Veteran Tickets Foundation looks at how shared live…
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Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story
Markets have been noisy for months. But when you look past daily swings, many TSP funds are firmly in positive territory, highlighting the gap between headline…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 1, 2026
Coming up today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn’t over Markets…
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Fraud doesn’t always slip through the cracks
GAO has flagged fraud risks in federally funded, state‑administered programs for years, from weak data sharing to inconsistent controls. Many of those…
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Fraud doesn’t always slip through the cracks, it walks through the front door of a federal program
GAO has flagged fraud risks in federally funded, state‑administered programs for years, from weak data sharing to inconsistent controls. Many of those…
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Army’s Project ARIA seeks to accelerate AI adoption across the force
The Army’s newest AI project ARIA, or the Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence initiative, is organized around three lines of effort that Army…
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GAO report on DOGE payments access ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
A new report is shedding light on how Department of Government Efficiency staffers gained access to sensitive Treasury Department payment systems last year…
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Cutting contracts can promise quick savings, the harder question is where the cost actually lands
A recent review of IRS contract cancellations found hundreds of millions of dollars in potential savings, but far less clarity about how those decisions…
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Extreme weather is forcing federal agencies to rethink who bears the risk when long‑term cleanup work is overwhelmed
As natural disasters grow more frequent and intense, new EPA Inspector General findings suggest some federal facility Superfund cleanups may fail when…
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For families with loved ones behind bars, missing information often means carrying risks they can’t see or control
Families of incarcerated people depend on timely, accurate information to make decisions about safety, health and contact, but when that information is…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Coming up today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Extreme weather is forcing federal agencies to rethink who bears the risk when long‑term cleanup work is…
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Over 100 obsolete or redundant federal job titles flagged for OPM consolidation effort
From bartender to elevator mechanic and meat cutter to wood worker, more than 100 federal job titles are about to be swept into broader workforce categories…
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Treasury secretary: IRS hit a ‘home run’ on challenging filing season, but still needs staffing and budget cuts
Top Treasury officials are telling Congress that the IRS pulled off a remarkable feat, carrying out a busier-than-usual filing season with a much smaller…
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Good policy still depends on numbers the public can trust and on systems built to sustain them
Economic indicators are meant to bring clarity to decision‑making across government and the economy. But the systems that produce those numbers are operating…
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Some of the federal government’s most trusted public data tools aren’t being maintained the way they once were
An analysis from USAFacts finds that many of the government’s most important public datasets are no longer being updated or maintained as expected. The…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Some of the federal government’s most trusted public data tools aren’t being maintained the way they…
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Army launches ARIA initiative, to rapidly deliver AI to soldiers
The Army recently launched a new initiative aimed at rapidly delivering artificial intelligence tools to soldiers. Dubbed Project ARIA, short for Army Rapid…
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New acquisition structure takes shape within the Army
A new acquisition structure has been taking shape within the Army. It shifts the focus away from managing individual programs and toward overseeing portfolios…
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Around the world, governments are adapting to sustained pressure and not waiting for stability to return
Drawing on experiences from governments across the globe, a new trends report focuses less on prediction and more on how public institutions respond when…
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Modernizing preparedness law means asking whether long‑standing systems are built to last over time
Modernizing preparedness law requires more than updating language or refreshing authorities. It means confronting where coordination, capacity and…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Unpaid bills at DHS are testing how long critical homeland security missions can hold Modernizing…
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Unpaid bills at DHS are testing how long critical homeland security missions can hold
As unpaid DHS contractor invoices stretch back nearly nine months, companies supporting critical homeland security missions say workforce stability and…
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Plankey withdraws as CISA nominee
President Trump’s pick to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is withdrawing from consideration. Sean Plankey was first nominated to…
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USDA expands reorganization plans, doubling down on employee relocations from first Trump administration
The Agriculture Department is expanding its reorganization plans; moving hundreds of additional employees from its component agencies out of the Washington DC…
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A court decision has strengthened the CFPB’s footing as debates over its future continue
A recent court ruling requiring continued funding of CFPB gives the organization room to keep carrying out its mission despite ongoing pressure from the White…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, April 27, 2026
Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When Congress focuses on one big fight, something else usually stalls A court decision has strengthened the…
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Updating aviation consumer protections is one piece of a broader question
As the United States prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics, attention is turning to how federal agencies plan for passenger experience and tourism…
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When Congress focuses on one big fight, something else usually stalls
The budget resolution and reconciliation process are absorbing much of Congress’s attention, staff time and political oxygen. That focus is crowding the…
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DoD moves to end most collective bargaining agreements
Defense Department employees have become the latest to lose their protections provided under collective bargaining agreements as the Trump administration…
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House appropriators omit civilian federal pay raise from 2027 spending bill
A pay raise for federal employees in 2027 is looking even further out of reach. The House Appropriations Committee has advanced spending legislation that makes…
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As pressure builds on the Postal Service, some of its highest‑stakes responsibilities may be getting harder to carry out
USPS leaders have warned Congress about financial strain, rising costs and the possibility of service reductions, concerns that show up first in rural…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, April 24, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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Two administrative moves are getting the attention of federal employees and retirees
OPM’s request for more granular FEHB health data and the Postal Service’s suspension of employer pension contributions raise separate issues, but they share…
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Is SBA moving the small business contracting goal posts?
Nearly seven months into the fiscal year, the Small Business Administration is considering moving the small business contracting goal posts for agencies. In a…
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TSA advances ‘GoldPlus’ privatization plan
The Transportation Security Administration has quietly been advancing big changes to the private contractor security screening program. TSA says the goal is…
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A new strategic plan signals how the Office of Special Counsel sees its responsibilities evolving over the next five years
The Office of Special Counsel occupies a complicated place in the federal system; part protector, part enforcer and increasingly, a test of trust for career…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, April 23, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new strategic plan signals how the Office of Special Counsel sees its responsibilities evolving over…
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The outcome of one lawsuit could shape how future FBI investigations are handled
Three former FBI agents fired last fall are now bringing a class‑action lawsuit, arguing their removals crossed a line with consequences beyond their own…
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Two Pentagon workforce decisions are raising new concerns about capacity and consent
Congressional scrutiny of the Department of Defense’s clearance backlogs comes as the Pentagon again asks civilian employees to volunteer for temporary…
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OPM and GSA embark on plans to consolidate headquarters
The federal government’s landlord and its human resources office are embarking on plans to share the same headquarters. The Office of Personnel Management and…
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With the federal workforce at a 15-year low, some agencies are looking to hire
After major staffing reductions under the Trump administration, the federal workforce is at a 15-year low. But now, some agencies are reversing course and…
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A major environmental decision is now locked in, with lingering questions about the process behind it
The National Nuclear Security Administration has finalized a site‑wide environmental impact statement for Los Alamos, shaping the lab’s path for years to come…
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Quantum computing is a national priority, but who’s actually in charge?
The federal government’s national strategy for quantum computing lays out broad goals, but a new GAO review finds gaps in coordination, accountability, and…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is closing the gap between where the technology exists…
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The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is closing the gap between where the technology exists and who can actually use it
Advanced computing and AI are reshaping nearly every sector, but access to those capabilities remains uneven. The National Science Foundation is launching a…
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Marine Corps looks to AI and cloud services in effort to accelerate delivery to warfighters
The challenge of delivering capabilities to warfighters at a faster rate is hardly a new problem for the Defense Department. But with the rise of artificial…
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OMB looks to hold agencies accountable for how they buy commercial items
For perhaps the first time since the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act became law in 1994, the Office of Management and Budget is holding agencies…
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Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce—and industry—what the government values most
Looking at the president’s defense budget request, the story isn’t just how much money is there, but what the administration is asking the Pentagon to lean…
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Political transitions test how disciplined contractors really are about risk, compliance and decision‑making
Periods immediately after an election are often defined less by new rules than by unanswered questions. For government contractors, that uncertainty can create…
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Sometimes even a solid argument isn’t enough to save a bid protest
The Court of Federal Claims agreed that the Navy mishandled affiliate past performance in a major procurement, then rejected the protest on procedural grounds…
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce and industry what the government values most…
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DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs
The Department of Homeland Security has now been in a shutdown for more than two months. DHS officials are warning Congress about growing backlog of contracts…
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Forest Service plans to carry out major reorganization with or without approval from Congress
The Forest Service is defending its plan to relocate its headquarters out West and shutter most of its research facilities, as part of a major agency…
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Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS — even as it opens the next appropriations cycle
DHS remains the only federal agency operating without a finalized 2026 appropriations bill, leaving Congress to rely on an unusually intricate reconciliation…