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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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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00:09:24

CISA sounds the alarm on cyber threats to critical...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/28

The Cyber Security and infrastructure security agency has been sounding the alarm about cyber threats to us critical infrastructure like power and water systems. CISA officials are particularly concerned about hackers targeting so called operational technology or OT systems. Targeting of those systems could pose major health and safety risks. For more on what the agency is doing to combat those threats. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with the OT cyber lead at CISA, Matt Rogers. See

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00:50:59

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/28

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new framework aims to build a bridge across the defense acquisition valley of deathDOJ has lost over 100 career leaders since January, sparking concerns over its capacity and expertise Yet another way the government shutdown is making things tough for contractors 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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00:10:18

DOJ has lost over 100 career leaders since January,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/28

The Trump administration’s second term has triggered an exodus from the Justice Department. Over 100 senior career officials have departed in just eight months. Civil rights, immigration, and environmental enforcement units are among the most affected, raising alarms about institutional memory and legal capacity. Here with more details and analysis is Bloomberg Law reporter Suzanne Monyak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:31

A new framework aims to build a bridge across the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/28

The Pentagon’s tech pipeline is littered with promising innovations that never make it to the field. MITRE’s new Transition Maturity Framework aims to change that by replacing the slow, siloed acquisition process with a collaborative, data-driven approach. For insight on how this framework could help warfighters—and why it might be a fix for the “ditches of death”—we turn to MITRE’s senior vice president for national security, Keoki Jackson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:11:32

Yet another way the government shutdown is making...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/28

There is word today that some staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are coming back to work this week. In this case, we're talking specifically about the employees who process invoices and payments for government contractors. But even if that happens as planned, they'll be facing a big backlog of work, and that's likely to mean payment delays for vendors. A lot to talk about this week with Stephanie Kostro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:59

Feds affected by 2015 OPM data breach set to lose...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

Current and former federal employees affected by the massive 2015 Office of Personnel Management data breach may be losing their identity protection services in the coming year. IDX, the company providing these services since 2015 sent out emails earlier this month telling recipients of their identity protection services that they would have to renew on their own dime after receiving services for 10 years. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me now to tell us what's going on

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00:07:47

‘Maximum pain:’ Many federal employees miss their...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

Many federal employees missed their first full paycheck last week as the second longest shutdown continues with no end in sight. Even some shutdown exempt employees are waiting on paychecks that were supposed to arrive. The Food and Drug Administration says some employees are receiving delayed paychecks because of a glitch in its system. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has been following all this, and he joins us now with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:54:42

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA Supreme Court case could redefine contractor liability in combat zones What a government shutdown really does to the industrial base The Senate dashes the hopes of those still currently working without pay during the government shutdown 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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00:13:09

What a government shutdown really does to the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

When the government shuts down, the damage goes far beyond federal payrolls. New contracts stall, supply chains seize up, and small firms face cash flow crises. Here to explain how shutdowns ripple through the industrial base and why the long-term costs may be greater than we think is Director of the Center for the Industrial Base at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jerry McGinn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:41

A Supreme Court case could redefine contractor...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

The Supreme Court will hear Hencely v. Fluor on November 3, revisiting a decades-old precedent that shields contractors from state-law claims tied to military operations. Here to explain how the combatant activities exception works, and why this case could reshape risk and accountability for contractors in conflict zones is Lisa Himes of counsel with Rogers Joseph O’Donnell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:33

The Senate dashes the hopes of those still currently...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/27

With the government still stuck in limbo, there was some hope that at least those still forced to work during a government shutdown, as well as members of the military could get some relief. However, that legislation too went by the wayside, which means we're back to square one. To find out where things currently stand, we welcome back to the program Loren Duggan, Deputy News Director for Bloomberg Government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:02

Solarium commission urges reversal on Trump’s cyber cuts

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

For years, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission has seen its recommendations adopted by Congress and federal agencies, but for the first time, the Commission's policy proposals are moving backwards under the weight of workforce cuts and other changes across government. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me. 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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00:11:12

Judge extends temporary restraining order blocking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Federal employees are getting a reprieve from the round of reductions in force the Trump administration threatened to impose during the government shutdown this week for a second time, a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking those RIFs to even more federal unions. But we still don't know how many jobs the administration is actually trying to cut, or exactly where Federal News Network's Jared serbo has been following the case, and he joins us now with an update on where things

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00:53:06

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to lead a new era in pain management Certain world events have defense contractors looking for new business outside the U.S. Her work brings clean water and new opportunities to tribal communities across the country 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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00:11:33

Certain world events have defense contractors looking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

While government spending may be precarious in the U.S. at the moment, that doesn't mean defense companies can't look elsewhere to provide their services. Other countries are entrusting the defense industry more and more. Here to discuss where those firms are finding the most demand, we welcome Daniel Sennott, former Republican staff director for the House Armed Services Committee and now co-leader of Holland & Knight’s National Security and Defense Industry Group, where he is also a

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00:09:51

Her work brings clean water and new opportunities to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Lt. Cmdr. Melissa DeVera’s leadership helped deliver billions in sanitation projects to tribal nations, improving access to clean water and public health infrastructure. Her work building partnerships and expanding opportunity earned her a prestigious Flemming Award—and the gratitude of communities she’s served. 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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00:11:53

A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

The Department of Veterans Affairs has phased out alcohol and tobacco from its care model. Now, former VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin is calling for the agency to become the first opioid-free health system in the country. He joins us to explain why the time is right and how this shift could save lives and reshape veteran care. 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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00:08:35

Enrollees brace for big premium hikes in government...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

Enrollees in the government's health insurance programs are bracing for big premium hikes in 2026 it'll be the second year in a row of percentage increases that reach double digits. But not every plan option is going up in cost, and there are some other important factors to consider for the upcoming Open Season for more Federal News Network's Drew Friedman sat down with director of marketing and fundraising at consumers checkbook, Kevin Moss, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:07:48

Treasury CIO says IRS IT layoffs are ‘painful,’ but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

The IRS is one of the Trump administration's biggest targets for layoffs. That's after the agency has already lost about a quarter of its workforce so far this year. These new layoffs impact mostly human resources and IT personnel now our Department of Government Efficiency Representative says those cuts are necessary to get stalled. It modernization efforts back on track for what all this means. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:57:04

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Could Nashville hold the key to modernizing the civil service Who sets the rules for AI? It matters more than most people realize A Florida university is building the next generation of intelligence professionals, one hands-on mission at a time 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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