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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto 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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00:06:36

Trump lauds ‘tremendous’ federal workforce cuts. Good...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/26

Governmentwide, agencies saw a loss of about 320,000 federal employees over the course of 2025. As he marked one year in office, President Trump called those cuts to the federal workforce “tremendous.” But good government groups are painting a much darker picture of what’s to come. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:16

The drone economy is about to take off fast, a $355B...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/26

The economics of drone operations are about to change. One operator supervising ten autonomous aircraft could redefine cost and margin for delivery and inspection. That future hinges on Part 108, a proposed FAA/TSA rule that moves what are currently waiver-only experiments to a national standard. Here to break down the implications is James McDanolds, Program Chair at Sonoran Desert Institute’s School of Uncrewed Technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:06:59

2025 marked a year of deep change for government...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/26

For government oversight and accountability officials, 2025 was a year of deep change and uncertainty. President Donald Trump fired inspectors general, removed the heads of independent agencies, and sought to reduce the level of internal oversight within government. But members of the oversight community say their job is more important than ever as they prepare for challenges both near and long term. Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday reports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:11:59

A sweeping audit could reshape the 8(a) program and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/26

The SBA, Pentagon, and Treasury are running simultaneous audits of the 8(a) program, each targeting different risks but all aimed at restoring integrity to a system the administration says has been widely misused. The scale of the oversight is something the contracting community hasn’t seen before. We'll explore what ties these reviews together and what contractors might expect with Emily Murphy, senior Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting and a Former GSA

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00:50:08

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A sweeping audit could reshape the 8(a) program and federal contractors are bracing for what comes next The drone economy is about to take off fast. A $355B market and a new rule could make Drones-as-a-Service the next big thing With House spending bills done, focus turns to the Senate where work is expected to wrap up this week, ahead of the January 30th deadline See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:06

Congress pushes back on parts of DoD’s acquisition...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

While Congress is largely backing the Defense Department’s efforts to overhaul its acquisition system, lawmakers are pushing back on some of the Pentagon’s reform requests. They are also concerned that the department's workforce cuts will cripple its ability to implement the reform agenda. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:17

An interesting case at the Court of Federal Claims...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

A case before the Court of Federal Claims highlights how shifting requirements in an ESPC project sparked a costly dispute and what it could mean going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:07:19

VA poised to award the biggest service contract in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

The Department of Veterans Affairs is getting ready to award what’s likely to become one of the biggest service contracts in government history, possibly a trillion dollars over the next decade. It’s the follow-on contract vehicle for the private sector health care services VA started paying for under the MISSION Act. Officials say it’ll bring more rigorous management to the department’s role as a health care payer. But members of Congress have questions — and say they were left in the dark about

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00:48:05

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton An interesting case at the Court of Federal Claims could shape future energy savings performance contracts An organization's new name signals a broader mission to support both Airmen and Guardians FedRAMP is getting faster, new automation and pilots promise approvals in months, not years See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:46

FedRAMP is getting faster, new automation and pilots...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

With FedRAMP 20x and the 2026 Phase 2 pilot, the government is moving toward automation, machine-readable evidence, and collaborative monitoring. We’ll explore what these changes mean for SaaS providers and how companies can cut costs and timelines without sacrificing security with Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:54

An organization's new name signals a broader mission...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/23

After more than 80 years as the Air Force Aid Society, the nonprofit is rebranding as the Air & Space Forces Aid Society to reflect its commitment to both communities. Here to explain the change, what it means for military families, and how the organization is meeting urgent needs is the CEO of AFAS, Retired Air Force Major General Ed Thomas . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:55

3.8% pay raise for air traffic controllers, Education...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

Congressional appropriators are one step closer to reaching a comprehensive spending deal for the rest of the fiscal year before a stopgap spending bill expires at the end of the month. They’ve released the final four spending bills needed to fully fund the federal government. The bill spares many agencies from deep budget cuts. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman joins us with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:00

OPM details expectations for the 'rule of many' in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

The Office of Personnel Management is out with more details on how agencies should implement the new “rule of many.” It’s a recruitment technique that changes how hiring managers rank and select job candidates. The Trump administration says the “rule of many” will streamline and improve the hiring process. But implementation also depends on agencies’ resources and how willing they are to change their approach. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from vice president of government affairs

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00:11:41

Market data shows surprising winners and losers among...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

A volatile year across the federal marketplace produced results few expected, with some major contractors posting strong gains while others slipped under the weight of delays and cancellations. New analysis shows how shifting defense priorities, executive‑order signals and program setbacks reshaped the landscape for investors. We break down the biggest surprises and what they signal for 2026 with Paul Murphy, senior contracts analyst with Bloomberg Government. See Privacy Policy at

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00:12:06

IRS CI posts a record year: $10.6 B in financial...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

IRS Criminal Investigation closed FY 2025 with $10.59  billion in identified financial crimes and a 60% surge in seized digital data. Justin Campbell, Acting Deputy Chief, IRS Criminal Investigation, is here to explain what fueled this record-breaking year and how CI is preparing for the next wave of financial crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:58:23

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton IRS CI posts a record year: $10.6 B in financial crimes uncovered and cyber seizures soaring—a big year for tax fraud enforcement Quiet firings with big consequences...why the lack of transparency when relieving military leaders matters Market data shows surprising winners and losers among top federal contractors after a year of turmoil See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:56

Quiet firings with big consequences, why the lack of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/22

Abrupt removals of top military leaders are happening with little explanation, raising alarms about accountability and readiness. Virginia Burger from the Project on Government Oversight is here to break down the findings and the path forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:37

GAO warns disaster readiness gaps could leave...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/21

GAO’s latest high-risk report flags uneven preparedness across states and localities, despite billions in FEMA grants and expanded training programs. We’ll explore what drives these disparities, how performance is measured and the implications of a bigger local role in future disasters, with Christopher Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice at the Government Accountability Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:11

Judge finds TSA violated court order in new attempt...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/21

Transportation Security Administration employees will continue to have a union after a new court ruling. That’s because a federal judge blocked TSA’s latest attempt to dissolve a 2024 collective bargaining agreement that covers some 47,000 airport screeners. Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me with more on the case and what comes next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:55

DoD looks to audit 8(a) sole source contracts

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/01/21

The 8(a) small business contracting program is coming under the microscope of its biggest user. The Defense Department is joining a growing list of agencies auditing the use of sole source contracts through the 8(a) program. For more on what DoD’s decision to launch the audit means for the future of the 40-year-old program, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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