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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...
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Harsher penalties for contractors who violate new DEI EO
Federal contractors have been required to comply with the Trump administration’s mandate to remove anything that is considered diversity, equity and i...
Treasury prepares RIF for office created to avoid financial crisis, IRS IT resumes hiring after mass reassignments
More shakeup at the Treasury Department. The department is preparing for targeted layoffs at an office focused on monitoring the stability of the U.S....
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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As uncertainty clouds federal research budgets, a new analysis shows how NIH funding ripples through state and local economies nationwide
The National Institutes of Health funding touches far more than major research institutions. A new analysis maps how those dollars support jobs and b...
U.S. Strategic Command has awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract to accelerate delivery of warfighter‑ready solutions as defense needs evolve
U.S. Strategic Command has awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract to the University of Nebraska’s National Strategic Research Institute to support warfi...
During COVID, SBA moved fast to deliver disaster loans, but GAO says limited access to IRS tax data made oversight harder and increased program risk
When disaster loan programs scale up quickly, data sharing becomes critical. GAO says outdated systems and manual consent requirements limited SBA’s a...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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A new approach to the Pentagon’s long‑troubled audit effort is taking shape as fresh leadership resets expectations
After years of failed attempts, the Defense Department is refining its strategy for achieving and sustaining a clean financial audit. With new financi...
The administration says new Medicaid work rules will save money, but first, states will spend a lot figuring out how to make them work
As the new work‑requirement mandates roll out, states are confronting a costly truth: their eligibility systems weren’t built for this level of verifi...
Contractors are playing a bigger role in TSA screening and national security AI, but that raises new questions about accountability and execution
As the DHS shutdown highlights stress points in TSA operations, a long‑running federal program that relies on contractors is getting renewed attention...
‘Stressful, chaotic, never-ending:’ DoD employees face mounting strain as Middle East conflict widens
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates following the U.S. and Israel’s launch of “major combat operations” against Iran, Defense Department empl...
‘Significant’ staff cuts drive rising FOIA backlogs
Freedom of Information Act backlogs have been increasing across government for years. But the Trump administration’s workforce cuts have deepened chal...
Both the U.S. and the EU are quietly narrowing chances for the public to weigh in on new rules and one expert says it’s time to pay attention
New research argues that opportunities for public comment are shrinking on both sides of the Atlantic, as governments move faster and give people less...
Billions are flowing into munitions production, but there are limits to how quickly the U.S. can replenish its stockpiles
Ongoing U.S. operations tied to Iran are driving a rapid drawdown of munitions, putting new pressure on the defense industrial base. While billions ha...
They’re on recess, but DHS funding, voting rules and overseas troop support are all waiting when Congress comes back
Congress is heading into the Easter recess with the Department of Homeland Security still unfunded and no clear path to a deal. The president’s move t...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, March 30, 2026
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OPM’s Kupor would be ‘perfectly happy’ hiring more feds if contractors are cut
The Trump administration says it is open to hiring more federal employees, but with one big caveat. The Office of Personnel Management says that shoul...
VA restores AFGE labor contract, but isn’t implementing it, court documents show
A federal judge ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore its labor contract with its largest union. The VA says it has complied with that...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, March 27, 2026
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A flagship government and industry leadership program is getting a fresh start with a new class and a new vision for 2026
ACT-IAC has relaunched its Partners Program with a 2026 class built for a moment when government and industry are looking for steadier leadership. The...
After last year’s deadly mid‑air collision, Reagan National’s tower is finally getting modern tools built to cut workload and reduce risk on the ground
The FAA’s Terminal Flight Data Manager system is now fully operational at DCA, bringing predictive tools, integrated surface displays, and a shared re...
As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, a new guide asks Americans to think differently about their role in democracy
The National Urban League says many people are exhausted by political noise but still care deeply about the country’s future. Its new guide, released...
TSA employees at ‘breaking point’
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has now stretched for more than 40 days. And Transportation Security Administration employees say they’ve...
Navy’s turning small ‘bets’ into enterprise services
These days you can bet on almost everything from sports to politics to the stock market. At the Department of the Navy, PEO Digital is making big bets...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Fixing the talent pipeline doesn’t require a single sweeping reform, but it does require coordination
The Bipartisan Policy Center's new report argues that piecemeal reforms can’t solve today’s labor and skills challenges. Instead, it calls for a share...
War headlines and market volatility might rattle TSP investors, but history offers some important perspective
With U.S. markets down and volatility on the rise, war in the Middle East is adding a new layer of anxiety for TSP investors. History shows markets ha...
State Dept evaluations could push out more diplomats, after mass layoffs last year
The State Department carried out widespread layoffs last summer. But it’s still scrutinizing its workforce. The Department is planning to potentially...
After losing more than 350,000, an in-depth look at the state of the federal workforce
More than 350,000 federal employees left the government in 2025, whether voluntarily or by force. But some positions and agencies were more heavily ta...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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As climate pressures intensify, a new strategy argues the U.S. needs a water reset now, not years from now
A new document from The Aspen Institute makes a blunt point: America’s water systems are strained by climate, growth and aging infrastructure, and the...
As U.S. Marines move offshore near Iran, Washington is expanding its military options without committing to boots on the ground
When Americans hear about Marines deploying toward the Middle East, it can sound like the first step toward a ground war. In reality, these forces are...
A new center wants to turn regulatory “big ideas” into results that actually work on the ground
The regulatory landscape around climate policy is shifting, and many agencies are left with outdated tools to manage modern risks. The Federation of A...
Under Trump 2.0, federal employees disengaged, dissatisfied, survey shows
Federal employees are reporting significantly diminished engagement in their jobs and declining views of political leadership. New survey results from...
OPM’s Kupor on administration's merit hiring plan
It’s been nearly 10 months since the Trump Administration unveiled its “merit hiring” plan. And the plan has changed a bit since then, along with the...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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GSA has issued its first-ever acquisition clause aimed squarely at AI, contractors are already warning it could be a game changer
The General Services Administration is rolling out the government’s first acquisition regulation clause written specifically for artificial intelligen...
The U.S. is pushing back on foreign data‑sovereignty rules and it could reshape how global companies handle their information
The administration is telling American diplomats to challenge foreign data‑localization laws, raising fresh concerns for firms that move data across b...
As GSA prepares its next Schedule refresh, contractors are weighing how AI fits into rules that weren’t built for it
We’ve been talking about what’s changing in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule and how contractors will have to respond. The next question is how industry...
The Trump administration's AI message is sending mixed messages
The Trump administration is sending industry mixed messages when it comes to artificial intelligence. On one hand, the White House is emphasizing the...