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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...
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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...
Mullin to revoke Noem’s $100K review policy
President Trump’s new choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security is advancing toward Senate confirmation. Markwayne Mullin had his nomination...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, March 23, 2026
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A strategic alliance between the Federal Laboratories Consortium and FedTech is looking to speed up real‑world technology
A new alliance between the FLC and FedTech is aimed at solving a long‑standing gap; connecting federally funded R&D with entrepreneurs ready to build...
With travel season ramping up, the CDC just hit a record number of volunteers to help monitor any viruses on the move
Over one million people have now participated in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance. The purely volun...
Practical politics and some strategic horse trading may be returning to Congress
Facing pressure to act on national security and domestic priorities, lawmakers appear more willing to negotiate across issue lines. That includes DHS...
As Golden Dome’s price tag rises, some say new estimate is no more credible
The Pentagon’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense system is getting more expensive. New estimates from the Defense Department put the price tag a...
USPS cutting delivery days ‘on the table,’ as agency runs out of cash, postmaster general tells lawmakers
The Postal Service says it’s close to running out of cash and may need to cut delivery days. USPS is asking lawmakers to step in and offer some assist...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, March 20, 2026
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With drones now touching everything from security to agriculture, The University of Texas at El Paso is gearing up to build the technology
The University of Texas at El Paso is strengthening its ability to test next‑generation drone and counter‑drone systems and to apply them to challenge...
A new “drone killer” cartridge aims to give Marines a simple, low‑cost way to stop small drones with the rifles they already carry
As adversaries lean heavily on small drones for surveillance and strikes, U.S. forces need a response that doesn’t slow them down. Engineers focused o...
A mixed‑reality rollout from the Army National Guard is giving students a firsthand look at the skills and careers behind disaster response
A new program called “Disasterville” brings National Guard missions into schools through a mix of physical props and virtual reality, letting students...
Agencies are starting to take action on the new national cyber strategy
The Trump administration’s new national cyber strategy is starting to translate into agency actions. But there are still a lot of questions about what...
Defense secretary launches "ruthless review" of military's legal offices
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a “ruthless” review of how the military’s legal offices are organized. Experts say while there is room to...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, March 19, 2026
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What happened inside government last year explains many of today’s gaps in capacity and accountability
Traditional guardrails eroded quickly during the Trump administration’s first year, with ethics bodies sidelined and inspectors general forced out whi...
The message from Maryland, losing a federal job doesn’t have to mean leaving the region
As federal workers and contractors navigate sudden disruption, Maryland leaders are focused on keeping families housed, connected, and economically mo...