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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.C. region.


Episode Date
After returning to the office, federal employees report low productivity, morale
Jul 22, 2026
General Dynamics protests DISA’s Enclave contract expansion
Jul 22, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Government measures compliance, but does accountability help programs succeed?
Jul 22, 2026
If accountability depends on honest assessments, are agencies using the tools from Congress to make those assessments?
Jul 22, 2026
Federal agencies measure everything from staffing levels to performance goals, but can that predict mission accomplishment?
Jul 22, 2026
DLA rethinks how it does business as it pursues its first clean audit
Jul 21, 2026
Space Force welcomes first part-time guardians
Jul 21, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
DoD pauses CMMC, but contractors still have obligations
Jul 21, 2026
As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, how will they manage AI risks
Jul 21, 2026
Contractors face uncertainty with cybersecurity regs, AI rules and acquisition policies
Jul 21, 2026
Senators call for independent audit of DoD TRICARE pharmacy program
Jul 20, 2026
DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl around review
Jul 20, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, July 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
A new Commerce Dept policy pits privacy and transparency against access to information
Jul 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence may be getting the attention, but AI is only as reliable as the data behind it
Jul 20, 2026
As Congress sprints to August recess, major decisions on spending, nominations and a reconciliation package await
Jul 20, 2026
Military to screen older troops for low testosterone
Jul 17, 2026
Judge tells DOJ to reinstate telework for two attorneys as their lawsuit proceeds
Jul 17, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, July 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
An IG audit found the VA tool used to determine police staffing levels had serious gaps
Jul 17, 2026
As the U.S. ramps up infrastructure investment, imported cement raises national security concerns
Jul 17, 2026
Democrats demand transparency from White House on Schedule Policy/Career
Jul 16, 2026
SDA resumes satellite launches after months-long pause
Jul 16, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, July 17, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it's not clear that America's shipyards, suppliers and workforce can deliver it
Jul 16, 2026
Can the Pentagon's contracting system keep pace with the demands of today's battlefield
Jul 16, 2026
Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program
Jul 15, 2026
A surge in publicly available data and AI tools is allowing adversaries to target federal missions
Jul 15, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
A recent DOJ operation showed what it takes to find online scam networks
Jul 15, 2026
You can't defend critical infrastructure from threats you can't detect
Jul 15, 2026
Before policymakers can improve border security, they need confidence in how they're measuring it
Jul 15, 2026
Air Force scrambling after employees experience computer lock-out
Jul 14, 2026
Trump admin reshaping federal employee discipline, firing rules
Jul 14, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
The federal government is going beyond funding research
Jul 14, 2026
The government's role in innovation may be changing from customer to investor
Jul 14, 2026
TZA's more active government role in innovation asks how to move faster with accountability
Jul 14, 2026
Secret Service’s workforce planning gaps highlighted in new reports
Jul 13, 2026
DoD class deviation leaves contractors with more questions than answers
Jul 13, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, July 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide risk screening and follow-up
Jul 13, 2026
Congress has a lot on its agenda, the harder question is whether everyone agrees on what belongs at the top of the list
Jul 13, 2026
Tens of billions of dollars of federal dollars are spent on university research every year, but taxpayers don't know how
Jul 13, 2026
CDC must ‘make hard decisions’ triaging work after elevating Ebola response
Jul 10, 2026
GSA praised for initial changes to AI draft regs, but more work needed
Jul 10, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, July 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Military mission success depends on understanding what people can do
Jul 10, 2026
For pregnant Medicaid patients, finding care depends on information that's supposed to point them in the right direction
Jul 10, 2026
A new OPM rule will expand how federal agencies make workforce decisions
Jul 10, 2026
DoD watchdog urges more transparency in daycare abuse cases
Jul 09, 2026
OPM finalizes performance review overhaul for federal employees
Jul 09, 2026
VHA is modernizing, but the real test is whether veterans and providers get a better experience
Jul 09, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, July 9, 2026
Jul 09, 2026
Federal agencies are being asked to move faster, but speed starts with something more basic: a good business forecast.
Jul 09, 2026
Pentagon consistently failed to analyze the impacts of civilian workforce reductions
Jul 08, 2026
DHS IG investigating reassignments of senior staff under Noem
Jul 08, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Jul 08, 2026
NIST's National Vulnerability Database has largely been a helpful resource, but needs some help to continue that
Jul 08, 2026
Many point to the policy issues with the proposed NDAs for federal employees, but what about the constitutional factors?
Jul 08, 2026
Some federal careers are built to end early, and that changes everything about how you plan the rest of your life
Jul 08, 2026
USDA expects ‘significant number’ of staff facing relocation to leave their jobs
Jul 07, 2026
OPM seeks to decentralize, revise governmentwide federal employee survey
Jul 07, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Jul 07, 2026
For military families with special‑needs children, the Exceptional Family Member Program is essential, but not simple
Jul 07, 2026
When an agency shuts down, the story usually focuses on policy and program impacts; this one looks at the people
Jul 07, 2026
The practice of project management isn’t static and neither is the exam
Jul 07, 2026
DoD issues guidance as ban on Chinese companies takes effect
Jul 06, 2026
Three proposed changes to the process to remove federal employees
Jul 06, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, July 6, 2026
Jul 06, 2026
If AI starts doing the work, can people trust the outcome?
Jul 06, 2026
The administration’s new AI framework includes something the government hasn’t had before
Jul 06, 2026
Congress returns from recess with a lot of its plate
Jul 06, 2026
The Best of "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton"
Jul 03, 2026
Trump administration expands options for firing federal employees deemed ‘unsuitable’
Jul 02, 2026
Ratcliffe details ‘fundamental reshaping’ of CIA tech efforts
Jul 02, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - July 2, 2026
Jul 02, 2026
The FAR rewrite is more than just updated rules
Jul 02, 2026
Loss of hearing is a problem today’s technology still hasn’t solved, researchers are now taking a different approach
Jul 02, 2026
OPM offers incentives for healthcare and insurance employees to leave before Open Season
Jul 01, 2026
National security leaders gather to discuss the state of the defense-industrial base
Jul 01, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Jul 01, 2026
When it comes to personal security, knowing something is happening isn’t the same as knowing what to do about it
Jul 01, 2026
The next test for the infrastructure investment and jobs act is whether it can deliver, not just distribute
Jul 01, 2026
A new proposed FAR rule is trying to fix one of the government’s most persistent data problems, figuring out exactly what needs to be protected.
Jul 01, 2026
Government leaders reflect on past and future of public service
Jun 30, 2026
Agencies award $179B to small firms in 2025, down from 2024
Jun 30, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
The "Father of the Nuclear Navy" is still influencing modern day leaders
Jun 30, 2026
Two trends in the TSP don’t seem to line up, but they might actually be the same story
Jun 30, 2026
The government is rewriting the rulebook for how it buys and the changes are coming fast
Jun 30, 2026
Food insecurity skyrockets among military families, MFAN survey finds
Jun 29, 2026
The Pentagon is ramping up CMMC program, what does that mean for the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center
Jun 29, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
When there’s broad agreement on disaster response reform, why does action still stall?
Jun 29, 2026
The Postal Service has the authority to expand into government services, so why hasn’t it acted?
Jun 29, 2026
Congress seemed close to resolving several key issues until the White House stepped in, so what happens now?
Jun 29, 2026
Army Corps restructuring of value engineering program prompts backlash
Jun 26, 2026
USPS staves off immediate cash crisis, but warns of continuing financial woes
Jun 26, 2026
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new book points back to one of the founders’ most important ideas, prevention
Jun 26, 2026
Some of the biggest fiscal problems facing the government aren’t surprises, they’re warnings we’ve chosen to live with
Jun 26, 2026
There’s no perfect answer to when to claim Social Security, but there are real consequences to getting it wrong
Jun 26, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, June 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
White House PQC order ‘lights a fire’ under post-quantum transition
Jun 25, 2026
Trump’s pick for defense acquisition deputy lacks traditional resume
Jun 25, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, June 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it’s entering a new era
Jun 25, 2026
Nuclear technology is moving fast, regulation has to keep up
Jun 25, 2026
Better decisions depend on data, but only if people can actually use it
Jun 25, 2026
More SEWP for contractors as NASA expands total awards
Jun 24, 2026
Federal wildland firefighters report increased burnout, low morale
Jun 24, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Commercial drones have been limited by how far operators can actually see them, that's changing
Jun 24, 2026
As drones take on a bigger role in the airspace, the rules around them are getting more complicated
Jun 24, 2026
Electric aircraft are coming, the rules that will allow them to fly aren’t
Jun 24, 2026
Policymakers struggle to factor cybersecurity into federal funding programs
Jun 23, 2026
Marine Corps eyes 5% force growth by 2032
Jun 23, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
Scientific breakthroughs don’t run on short timelines, but federal funding is starting to
Jun 23, 2026
A lot of science policy doesn't fail, it just never makes it through the system
Jun 23, 2026
Security at major events now depends on how well government and contractors operate as one system
Jun 23, 2026
The public’s opinion of civil servants continues to climb
Jun 22, 2026
SASC moves to codify Trump’s EO targeting defense stock buybacks
Jun 22, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
A new House task force is taking aim at everything from free speech to federal programs
Jun 22, 2026
A stretch of Capitol Hill work is shifting from debate to decisions
Jun 22, 2026
The Best of "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" - - Friday, June 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
CDC’s Ebola fight contends with staffing cuts and low employee morale
Jun 18, 2026
SBA kicks off new audit of economically disadvantaged contractors
Jun 18, 2026
It’s one thing to expand missile production capacity, it’s another to rebuild stockpiles fast enough to meet actual demand
Jun 18, 2026
For DHS contractors, the funding may be back, but turning that into actual work and payment is another story
Jun 18, 2026
The Pentagon is spending billions on major weapons systems, but there are growing questions
Jun 18, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, June 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
OPM awards major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle
Jun 17, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
Suicide prevention training is meant to protect service members, but the Pentagon can’t fully track whether it’s helping.
Jun 17, 2026
Life insurance is one of those benefits people tend to carry, but not always understand
Jun 17, 2026
It’s being pitched as a simple way to build wealth early, but whether it works may depend on how it fits real life
Jun 17, 2026
USDA employees facing relocation weigh whether to stay or go. Some are eligible for incentives either way
Jun 16, 2026
DoD repositions the CDAO into the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering
Jun 16, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Everybody studies government contracting, can outsiders actually move it
Jun 16, 2026
Federal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment, more controlled, more structured and less forgiving
Jun 16, 2026
Sovereign AI systems built by national governments are hard, expensive and absolutely necessary
Jun 16, 2026
Federal workforce losses had steeper impact on probationary employees
Jun 15, 2026
House NDAA provision could derail Army data center projects
Jun 15, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 15,
Jun 15, 2026
When the rules change, people will change how they work
Jun 15, 2026
Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but new research suggests they may be solving the wrong problem
Jun 15, 2026
Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense bill
Jun 15, 2026
White House polices hitting small business contractors hard, Senator says
Jun 12, 2026
AI directive focuses patching efforts on ‘highest risk’ vulnerabilities
Jun 12, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, June 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
ARPA‑H is testing a model to make research faster, more repeatable and less dependent on where or with whom you work
Jun 12, 2026
A lot of health AI isn’t where you think it is and it’s not overseen the way you might expect
Jun 12, 2026
The people who rely on Medicaid helped design a plan to curb fraud without putting their own care at risk
Jun 12, 2026
HASC challenges Trump’s EO ending bargaining rights for DoD workers
Jun 11, 2026
GSA reexamining data that shows no building is meeting minimum occupancy target
Jun 11, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there
Jun 11, 2026
Federal hiring problems may start with how the jobs are defined
Jun 11, 2026
What looks like stability in today’s workforce may actually be caution
Jun 11, 2026
OPM details changes for federal employees in Schedule Policy/Career
Jun 10, 2026
Three highlights in latest DHS spending bill
Jun 10, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
The government wants more of your seafood to come from U.S. waters
Jun 10, 2026
A long-running federal river program delivers real returns, but now it’s on the chopping block
Jun 10, 2026
The systems that keep water flowing are more connected than ever, and more exposed to cyber risks
Jun 10, 2026
OPM details the changes for federal employees in Schedule Policy/Career
Jun 10, 2026
USPS axing its regulator is on the table, as it looks for ways to avoid running out of cash
Jun 09, 2026
First came telemedicine, now the Army medical logistics community is embracing telemaintenance for equipment
Jun 09, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Jun 09, 2026
After a marathon markup, the House has shaped its version of the NDAA, but the final outcome is still very much in play
Jun 09, 2026
Congress and multiple administrations keep coming back to the idea of fixed-price contracts, but it's more complicated than that
Jun 09, 2026
Agencies are under pressure to move quickly and enforce the rules, they still have to document the process, SBA may have missed a case
Jun 09, 2026
HASC advances right to repair proposal, industry pushes back
Jun 08, 2026
Stanton is driving a new teamwork mindset at DISA
Jun 08, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, June 8, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
Congress makes headway on ICE and CBP funding, but not much else
Jun 08, 2026
There’s a new temporary selection to lead U.S. intelligence and it’s a good moment to look at what that job demands and how the process works
Jun 08, 2026
A proposed NDA for federal employees is drawing attention to how information moves inside government and who feels safe sharing it
Jun 08, 2026
CISA close to issuing new cyber AI directive
Jun 05, 2026
Forest Service offers separation incentives to employees ahead of relocations
Jun 05, 2026
When it comes to inflation, playing it safe isn’t always the safest investment move
Jun 05, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, June 5, 2026
Jun 05, 2026
CMMC has moved from planning to enforcement and contractors are feeling it
Jun 05, 2026
Trump moves about 8,000 federal positions to Schedule Policy/Career
Jun 04, 2026
AI executive order sets stage for new cybersecurity directives
Jun 04, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, June 4, 2026
Jun 04, 2026
Getting from a patent to a product is still where many ideas get stuck
Jun 04, 2026
Building more missile defense capability means rebuilding the industrial base behind it
Jun 04, 2026
New research suggests some of the states most closely tied to the federal government may not be the ones you expect
Jun 04, 2026
OPM to crack down on ineligible health insurance enrollees
Jun 03, 2026
An excerpt from "Your Federal Life," with Karen Lee, co-founder of FedsForward
Jun 03, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Jun 03, 2026
Helping disaster survivors recover is one of FEMA’s most visible missions, GAO reviews the results
Jun 03, 2026
Telehealth expanded quickly, oversight is still catching up
Jun 03, 2026
Two changes moving through the House would reshape how agencies buy, from who gets a shot to how fast decisions get made
Jun 03, 2026
FEMA begins limited hiring campaign after wave of departures
Jun 02, 2026
NIH turns to AI to handle large data sets across disconnected systems
Jun 02, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Jun 02, 2026
A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated system around it
Jun 02, 2026
There’s more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren’t always easy to see
Jun 02, 2026
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
Jun 02, 2026
Regulations for grants management are getting their second major rewrite in two years
Jun 01, 2026
USDA relocation of food assistance employees will lead to major staffing losses, union warns
Jun 01, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 1, 2026
Jun 01, 2026
The to-do list for Congress is filled with regular, and not so regular, order
Jun 01, 2026
The Coast Guard has plenty of tools to assess waterway risk—the challenge is making them work together
Jun 01, 2026
Fraud detection is getting more data‑driven and the Justice Department is raising expectations for how that work gets done
Jun 01, 2026
Federal employees may see faster path to promotions
May 29, 2026
House NDAA would set up protected disclosure program for AI incidents
May 29, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
The same data that’s out there about you can also be used against you and now it is
May 29, 2026
For military families, the pressure isn’t just external, it shows up at home
May 29, 2026
As AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it takes to keep up
May 29, 2026
OMB revamps cyber event logging requirements
May 28, 2026
VA’s EHR rollout gets bipartisan praise, as employee groups warn they’re still seeing issues
May 28, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
NASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrails
May 28, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
Federal financial management has always been a no‑fail mission, the past year has added new pressure
May 28, 2026
Trump administration pushes governmentwide NDA for federal employees
May 27, 2026
"FedRAMP certified" vs. "FedRAMP authorized"
May 27, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Even as a legal challenge unfolds, a new DEI order for federal contractors is already being enforced
May 27, 2026
DoD’s ability to protect classified information held by its contractors depends on a system under growing strain
May 27, 2026
Some of the most important parts of disaster response happen long before anything goes wrong
May 27, 2026
The GSA updates its Federal Acquisition Service organizational structure
May 26, 2026
HHS shrinks cash awards for top performers, shifting funds to bonuses with less clear criteria
May 26, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
The federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that design still matters
May 26, 2026
Existing ethics laws weren’t written with prediction markets in mind
May 26, 2026
A week that didn’t end the way Congress planned
May 26, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
Trump administration’s RIF overhauls ‘troubling’ to former MSPB officials
May 22, 2026
Senate lawmakers renew military right to repair push
May 22, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
Cyber isn’t just about defense anymore, governments increasingly assume they’ll use offensive cyber tools as part of state power
May 22, 2026
Even as AI gets better at finding digital weak spots, it doesn’t eliminate the human role in cyber conflict
May 22, 2026
HHS sends RIF notices to dozens of staff it missed during office-wide layoffs last year
May 21, 2026
Three recent solicitations offer an interesting glimpse into the Trump administration’s influence on federal procurement
May 21, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
Having expertise doesn’t always mean the system knows what to do with it
May 21, 2026
After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next
May 21, 2026
A PCS move can test a family’s finances, routines and support systems all at once
May 21, 2026
4 benefits bills for federal employees, retirees to watch
May 20, 2026
Pentagon begins sweeping review of military legal system
May 20, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies
May 20, 2026
The administration is leaning on the Defense Production Act to shape supply chains through federal support, not mandates.
May 20, 2026
Some of the biggest cyber risks to the military don’t start inside government networks
May 20, 2026
State Dept directs managers to ‘revise and recalibrate’ scores for employee evaluations they’ve already submitted
May 19, 2026
Naval Postgraduate School at the center of Navy's efforts to integrate AI into warfighting functions
May 19, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
Growth across federal contractors is showing up alongside new pressure on margins, controls and visibility.
May 19, 2026
Federal contractors are doing more than delivering programs
May 19, 2026
Challenging a GAO protest stay override may be getting clearer—but not any easier
May 19, 2026
The military takes a closer look at the impact of Permanent Change of Station moves
May 18, 2026
Federal agencies double the number of AI use cases
May 18, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
A tied vote, a stalled reconciliation package, and big questions about how laws actually get finished
May 18, 2026
Reorganization plans can look clean on paper and turn out far messier in real life
May 18, 2026
The IRS’s service picture may be improving, but taxpayers are still running into real friction
May 18, 2026
GSA to add grants management systems to the schedules under a SIN
May 15, 2026
Agriculture employees sue Rollins over ‘escalating’ religious messaging
May 15, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
Environmental change can turn rare risks into immediate problems, the Army Corps of Engineers is stepping in to manage the consequences
May 15, 2026
Testing new technology is one thing, making it work in the field and getting people to trust and use it is another
May 15, 2026
Some of the most important environmental policy work doesn’t happen in legislation, it shows up in how agencies act, spend, and measure results
May 15, 2026
DoD proposes new rule expanding FOCI scrutiny
May 14, 2026
FEMA to create public assistance dashboard under new law
May 14, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
The Army is testing whether rail networks can carry medical evacuation in modern warfare
May 14, 2026
What happens to the human body when missions become longer, more demanding and harder to support from Earth?
May 14, 2026
As federal missions grow more complex, technology transfer is getting a credential meant to sustain expertise and credibility over time
May 14, 2026
House Republicans want more information about federal employee dispute settlements
May 13, 2026
USPS floats more financial aid from Congress as way to avoid running out of cash next year
May 13, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
Managing disaster risk is about how risk is understood, priced, and communicated across the system
May 13, 2026
The size of the federal grants system is well known, how well it’s set up to manage that scale is another question
May 13, 2026
Receiving federal funds now comes with a different kind of risk calculus for grantees
May 13, 2026
FEMA Review Council backs off on staffing cuts in final report
May 12, 2026
PRAC finds an ongoing mission in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act
May 12, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
If you feel unsure about retirement, you’re asking the right question
May 12, 2026
Innovation has expanded choice in consumer finance, but it’s also exposed limits in how well regulation keeps up
May 12, 2026
Fixed‑price contracts assume stable requirements. Federal missions rarely cooperate, and the friction between the two is back in focus
May 12, 2026
Military spouses press Congress to expand small business opportunities
May 11, 2026
Democrats urge OPM to continue ‘vital’ Combined Federal Campaign
May 11, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends
May 11, 2026
Veterans have seen this story before and they’re paying close attention to what comes next
May 11, 2026
Congress is heading into a busy legislative stretch, even as larger questions hang over its future
May 11, 2026
Native-American firms raise alarm bells over 8(a) program delays
May 08, 2026
Most IRS staff involuntarily detailed to taxpayer services put on extended tour of duty
May 08, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 8, 2026
May 08, 2026
What does the FCC have to do with cyber security?
May 08, 2026
You can buy better tools, but that alone won’t get you to perfect cyber security
May 08, 2026
CISA tells critical organizations to prepare for cyber outages
May 07, 2026
DoD strikes deals with major tech firms to deploy AI on classified networks
May 07, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, May 7, 2026
May 07, 2026
Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking how the country understands public service
May 07, 2026
A new executive order makes fixed‑price, performance‑based contracts the default across the federal government
May 07, 2026
Customer experience modernization sounds straightforward, until agencies try to execute it
May 07, 2026
Amid hiring push, State Dept finalizes hundreds layoffs initiated last summer
May 06, 2026
OPM rolls out AI tool to develop position descriptions
May 06, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, May 6, 2026
May 06, 2026
Public Service Recognition Week comes at an uneasy moment for the federal workforce, after cuts, restructuring and tighter performance rules
May 06, 2026
A conversation with a 2026 Sammies awardee whose federal research reshaped an entire industry
May 06, 2026
GAO would need to cut 1,000 employees under House bill
May 05, 2026
Bureau of Consular Affairs rethinks customer service as passport applications surge
May 05, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
May 05, 2026
An IBM settlement is reshaping how contractors look at DEI compliance
May 05, 2026
For some new retirees, the paperwork may be done, but the money still hasn’t arrived
May 05, 2026
Public Service Recognition Week is about honoring federal work as it exists now, this year’s Sammies tell that story in a different way
May 05, 2026
Suspended EPA employees allege retaliation, whistleblower violations
May 04, 2026
Space Force moves Air Force reservists into part-time Guardian roles
May 04, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, May 4, 2026
May 04, 2026
Congress already strips pensions for some crimes, a new bill would expand the list
May 04, 2026
In government, offering your best professional advice doesn’t guarantee it will be taken or that it will be risk‑free
May 04, 2026
Why some of Congress’ biggest fights don’t really end when the gavel comes down
May 04, 2026
Federal job applicants can’t skip ‘loyalty question’ that OPM says is optional, court filings claim
May 01, 2026
Navy sets date for all employees to incorporate AI tools
May 01, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, May 1, 2026
May 01, 2026
A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn’t over
May 01, 2026
Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story
May 01, 2026
How shared experience plays a role in helping people reset under sustained stress
May 01, 2026
Fraud doesn’t always slip through the cracks
Apr 30, 2026
Fraud doesn’t always slip through the cracks, it walks through the front door of a federal program
Apr 30, 2026
GAO report on DOGE payments access ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
Apr 30, 2026
Army’s Project ARIA seeks to accelerate AI adoption across the force
Apr 30, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Extreme weather is forcing federal agencies to rethink who bears the risk when long‑term cleanup work is overwhelmed
Apr 30, 2026
Cutting contracts can promise quick savings, the harder question is where the cost actually lands
Apr 30, 2026
For families with loved ones behind bars, missing information often means carrying risks they can’t see or control
Apr 30, 2026
Treasury secretary: IRS hit a ‘home run’ on challenging filing season, but still needs staffing and budget cuts
Apr 29, 2026
Over 100 obsolete or redundant federal job titles flagged for OPM consolidation effort
Apr 29, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Some of the federal government’s most trusted public data tools aren’t being maintained the way they once were
Apr 29, 2026
Good policy still depends on numbers the public can trust and on systems built to sustain them
Apr 29, 2026
Army launches ARIA initiative, to rapidly deliver AI to soldiers
Apr 28, 2026
New acquisition structure takes shape within the Army
Apr 28, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Unpaid bills at DHS are testing how long critical homeland security missions can hold
Apr 28, 2026
Modernizing preparedness law means asking whether long‑standing systems are built to last over time
Apr 28, 2026
Around the world, governments are adapting to sustained pressure and not waiting for stability to return
Apr 28, 2026
USDA expands reorganization plans, doubling down on employee relocations from first Trump administration
Apr 27, 2026
Plankey withdraws as CISA nominee
Apr 27, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, April 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
When Congress focuses on one big fight, something else usually stalls
Apr 27, 2026
A court decision has strengthened the CFPB’s footing as debates over its future continue
Apr 27, 2026
Updating aviation consumer protections is one piece of a broader question
Apr 27, 2026
DoD moves to end most collective bargaining agreements
Apr 24, 2026
House appropriators omit civilian federal pay raise from 2027 spending bill
Apr 24, 2026
As pressure builds on the Postal Service, some of its highest‑stakes responsibilities may be getting harder to carry out
Apr 24, 2026
Two administrative moves are getting the attention of federal employees and retirees
Apr 24, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, April 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
TSA advances ‘GoldPlus’ privatization plan
Apr 23, 2026
Is SBA moving the small business contracting goal posts?
Apr 23, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, April 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
A new strategic plan signals how the Office of Special Counsel sees its responsibilities evolving over the next five years
Apr 23, 2026
The outcome of one lawsuit could shape how future FBI investigations are handled
Apr 23, 2026
Two Pentagon workforce decisions are raising new concerns about capacity and consent
Apr 23, 2026
With the federal workforce at a 15-year low, some agencies are looking to hire
Apr 22, 2026
OPM and GSA embark on plans to consolidate headquarters
Apr 22, 2026
The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is closing the gap between where the technology exists and who can actually use it
Apr 22, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Quantum computing is a national priority, but who’s actually in charge?
Apr 22, 2026
A major environmental decision is now locked in, with lingering questions about the process behind it
Apr 22, 2026
OMB looks to hold agencies accountable for how they buy commercial items
Apr 21, 2026
Marine Corps looks to AI and cloud services in effort to accelerate delivery to warfighters
Apr 21, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce—and industry—what the government values most
Apr 21, 2026
Political transitions test how disciplined contractors really are about risk, compliance and decision‑making
Apr 21, 2026
Sometimes even a solid argument isn’t enough to save a bid protest
Apr 21, 2026
DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs
Apr 20, 2026
Forest Service plans to carry out major reorganization with or without approval from Congress
Apr 20, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, April 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS — even as it opens the next appropriations cycle
Apr 20, 2026
Congress is often treated like an abstract institution, but it’s also a workplace, with real security pressures and family realities
Apr 20, 2026
The rising cost of security is reshaping who can run for office and how campaigns operate
Apr 20, 2026
DoD seeks to curb high military spouse unemployment with expanded hiring flexibilities
Apr 17, 2026
OPM adds cybersecurity jobs to Tech Force hiring program
Apr 17, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, April 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
A new digital catalog is changing how the public can engage with America’s overseas war memorials and records
Apr 17, 2026
ARPA‑H’s “1 Cure” program is betting that smarter design can expand cancer care to more people, faster
Apr 17, 2026
‘Less people and better results:’ IRS CEO says filing season goals met after 27% staffing cut
Apr 16, 2026
CISA spikes CyberCorps internships amid shutdown
Apr 16, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, April 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Many former federal employees are navigating the job market for the first time in years and finding that networking looks different
Apr 16, 2026
A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired
Apr 16, 2026
A big refund feels good, but getting more of your money throughout the year may feel better
Apr 16, 2026
OMB: ERM going from compliance exercise to management tool
Apr 15, 2026
House Democrats deepen investigation into federal retirement delays
Apr 15, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
As the Department of Labor faces scrutiny over fraud and oversight, its new IG is bringing a law‑enforcement mindset to the job
Apr 15, 2026
GAO finds most of the Pentagon’s joint bases are falling short of facility sustainment goals, raising new questions about readiness and accountability
Apr 15, 2026
CDC eases telework restrictions for disabled employees, as HHS faces 9,000-request backlog
Apr 14, 2026
Navy takes big steps to reduce it sprawling IT networks
Apr 14, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
New technology is changing how federal agencies use personal data and this week, new tools aim to show what responsible use should really look like
Apr 14, 2026
As federal agencies rethink how data moves, they’re also rethinking how ideas move, especially from the lab to policymakers
Apr 14, 2026
Big ideas and big missions still live or die on budgets and contracts, and this year’s request raises questions
Apr 14, 2026
The government paid $4.5 billion to feds who took the DRP, one estimate shows
Apr 13, 2026
AI poses urgent challenges to how agencies handle CUI
Apr 13, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, April 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
After a two‑week recess, Congress is back in Washington with a crowded spring agenda and several unfinished fights waiting on the Hill
Apr 13, 2026
Apportionments rarely make headlines, but they play a decisive role in how Congress’s funding decisions are actually carried out
Apr 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence may offer federal financial managers something they’ve long lacked: real visibility across programs and payments
Apr 13, 2026
White House seeks $17.5 billion for Golden Dome, but most funding hinges on reconciliation
Apr 10, 2026
After a nearly a decade, GSA on track to fully implement TDR
Apr 10, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, April 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
Artemis II is showing how federal education and operational experience come together in space
Apr 10, 2026
The Washington DC metro region continues to stand out for regional job losses and new Brookings data shows the recovery still hasn’t materialized
Apr 10, 2026
Health‑coverage decisions in retirement can shape when and how federal retirees tap their money
Apr 10, 2026
Political appointments surging, career SES workforce shrinking under Trump 2.0
Apr 09, 2026
TSA budget cuts jobs in privatization push
Apr 09, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, April 9, 2026
Apr 09, 2026
GSA spent a $100 million on building studies, but an IG audit found the agency lacked a consistent way to track whether that work informed decisions
Apr 09, 2026
HUD’s first‑year reset on fair‑housing guidance is reshaping how landlords, owners, and local governments navigate federal housing rules
Apr 09, 2026
Small businesses are navigating one of the most turbulent federal contracting environments in decades and the SBA Office of Advocacy is here to help
Apr 09, 2026
After DOGE-era cuts, GSA resumes hiring, scrutinizes in-office attendance for employees
Apr 08, 2026
DoD still failing to properly mark CUI data years after initial audit
Apr 08, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Apr 08, 2026
Federal transparency has improved on paper—but GAO says key gaps still undermine accountability and program integrity
Apr 08, 2026
From AI to DEI to national security, congressional oversight is widening and more agencies are being asked to explain how decisions get made
Apr 08, 2026
DOGE’s Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to healthcare fraud enforcement: the public
Apr 08, 2026
Trump’s 2027 budget request doubles down on agency reorganizations panned by Congress
Apr 07, 2026
White House asks for record $75.7B for civilian agency IT
Apr 07, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Apr 07, 2026
OMB’s latest IT memo echoes years of policy, but signals some important shifts agencies can’t ignore
Apr 07, 2026
The CAS Board is carrying out a congressional mandate with comments now open
Apr 07, 2026
The administration’s new cyber strategy bets that coordination, not regulation drives better security outcomes
Apr 07, 2026
White House seeks 5%–7% military pay raise in 2027 budget request
Apr 06, 2026
White House budget proposal silent on civilian federal pay raise
Apr 06, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, April 6, 2026
Apr 06, 2026
The President’s budget landed on Capitol Hill last week, but left plenty of unanswered questions
Apr 06, 2026
Year after year, the same financial weaknesses keep showing up in the government’s books
Apr 06, 2026
Federal government shutdowns have become routine, but their impact on public safety is anything but routine
Apr 06, 2026
CyberCorps grads consider private sector as fed hiring challenges persist
Apr 03, 2026
Trump administration recruiting project managers across agencies
Apr 03, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, April 3, 2026
Apr 03, 2026
Rubin Observatory just turned the night sky into a live feed and the universe is far busier than anyone imagined
Apr 03, 2026
A new ARPA‑H effort aims to change how doctors understand and treat critical illness in real time
Apr 03, 2026
What Army civilians should consider before accepting VERA or VSIP
Apr 02, 2026
TSA agents see partial paychecks
Apr 02, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, April 2, 2026
Apr 02, 2026
Shutdowns don’t just disrupt agencies, they disrupt household finances, and the data shows it almost immediately
Apr 02, 2026
A large TSP balance is a success story, until Required Minimum Distributions turn it into a tax problem
Apr 02, 2026
A military family’s decades‑long journey with autism is now helping other families navigate a system that often feels impossible to manage
Apr 02, 2026
Harsher penalties for contractors who violate new DEI EO
Apr 01, 2026
Treasury prepares RIF for office created to avoid financial crisis, IRS IT resumes hiring after mass reassignments
Apr 01, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Apr 01, 2026
As uncertainty clouds federal research budgets, a new analysis shows how NIH funding ripples through state and local economies nationwide
Apr 01, 2026
U.S. Strategic Command has awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract to accelerate delivery of warfighter‑ready solutions as defense needs evolve
Apr 01, 2026
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
Apr 01, 2026
Army ‘rebalancing’ effort forces civilians to accept reassignments to avoid layoffs
Mar 31, 2026
The Army's concept of a single IT network moves closer to reality
Mar 31, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
A new approach to the Pentagon’s long‑troubled audit effort is taking shape as fresh leadership resets expectations
Mar 31, 2026
The administration says new Medicaid work rules will save money, but first, states will spend a lot figuring out how to make them work
Mar 31, 2026
Contractors are playing a bigger role in TSA screening and national security AI, but that raises new questions about accountability and execution
Mar 31, 2026
‘Stressful, chaotic, never-ending:’ DoD employees face mounting strain as Middle East conflict widens
Mar 30, 2026
‘Significant’ staff cuts drive rising FOIA backlogs
Mar 30, 2026
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
Mar 30, 2026
Billions are flowing into munitions production, but there are limits to how quickly the U.S. can replenish its stockpiles
Mar 30, 2026
They’re on recess, but DHS funding, voting rules and overseas troop support are all waiting when Congress comes back
Mar 30, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, March 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
OPM’s Kupor would be ‘perfectly happy’ hiring more feds if contractors are cut
Mar 27, 2026
VA restores AFGE labor contract, but isn’t implementing it, court documents show
Mar 27, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Friday, March 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
A flagship government and industry leadership program is getting a fresh start with a new class and a new vision for 2026
Mar 27, 2026
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
Mar 27, 2026
As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, a new guide asks Americans to think differently about their role in democracy
Mar 27, 2026
TSA employees at ‘breaking point’
Mar 26, 2026
Navy’s turning small ‘bets’ into enterprise services
Mar 26, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, March 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Fixing the talent pipeline doesn’t require a single sweeping reform, but it does require coordination
Mar 26, 2026
War headlines and market volatility might rattle TSP investors, but history offers some important perspective
Mar 26, 2026
State Dept evaluations could push out more diplomats, after mass layoffs last year
Mar 25, 2026
After losing more than 350,000, an in-depth look at the state of the federal workforce
Mar 25, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
As climate pressures intensify, a new strategy argues the U.S. needs a water reset now, not years from now
Mar 25, 2026
As U.S. Marines move offshore near Iran, Washington is expanding its military options without committing to boots on the ground
Mar 25, 2026
A new center wants to turn regulatory “big ideas” into results that actually work on the ground
Mar 25, 2026
Under Trump 2.0, federal employees disengaged, dissatisfied, survey shows
Mar 24, 2026
OPM’s Kupor on administration's merit hiring plan
Mar 24, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
GSA has issued its first-ever acquisition clause aimed squarely at AI, contractors are already warning it could be a game changer
Mar 24, 2026
The U.S. is pushing back on foreign data‑sovereignty rules and it could reshape how global companies handle their information
Mar 24, 2026
As GSA prepares its next Schedule refresh, contractors are weighing how AI fits into rules that weren’t built for it
Mar 24, 2026
The Trump administration's AI message is sending mixed messages
Mar 23, 2026
Mullin to revoke Noem’s $100K review policy
Mar 23, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, March 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
A strategic alliance between the Federal Laboratories Consortium and FedTech is looking to speed up real‑world technology
Mar 23, 2026
With travel season ramping up, the CDC just hit a record number of volunteers to help monitor any viruses on the move
Mar 23, 2026
Practical politics and some strategic horse trading may be returning to Congress
Mar 23, 2026