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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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00:10:37

GAO responds to Congress on suggested changes to the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/01

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act's section 885 raised eyebrows for its suggestions about how to improve the bid protest function. Congress gave GAO 180 days to research and respond to three specific recommendations. GAO's recent response has reengaged the conversation. Here to help us understand the particulars of GAO's response and what it might mean for future bid protests is partner at Hunton, Andrews, and Kurth, Eric Crusius. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:09:24

The team behind the on-line passport renewal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/01

Nearly 25 million Americans renew a passport every year. They want that process to be simple and fast, and it wasn't...until, after many attempts, the State Department finally developed and deployed a new on-line process that works. Here with the details on what it took to roll out the new process is the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Matt Pierce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:05

How Healthcare.gov’s botched rollout led to a digital...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

The crash of healthcare.gov in October 2013 sparked a nationwide conversation about how the federal government designs and launches online services to the public. About a year later, the White House launched the US digital service, a tech hub within the executive office of the president. That office is now home to the Department of Government Efficiency. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more on this historical moment in federal news history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:09:49

A new framework for global cybersecurity collaboration

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

Cyber threats are borderless...they can originate anywhere and affect anywhere. A new set of global principles from industry group ITI suggests that cybersecurity should be borderless, or global, as well. Here with more on the framework and how well we stack up is the director for policy for cybersecurity and supply chain at ITI, Leopold Wildenauer. 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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00:10:31

How Salt Typhoon Breached the National Guard—and What...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

A stealthy cyber group known as Salt Typhoon has quietly infiltrated Army National Guard networks, exploiting vulnerabilities and evading detection for months. The group’s “living off the land” tactics allowed them to blend in with legitimate activity, raising alarms about the resilience of U.S. military and civilian infrastructure. Experts warn that this breach marks a dangerous escalation in cyber espionage—and is a wake-up call for national defense. Here to break down this threat is Chief Product

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00:52:45

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new framework for global cybersecurity collaboration DOJ offers to pay whistleblowers for successful antitrust claims How Salt Typhoon Breached the National Guard—and What It Means for U.S. Cybersecurity 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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00:10:35

DOJ offers to pay whistleblowers for successful...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

Yesterday was National Whistleblower Day. DOJ has a new program that offers payment to whistleblowers who submit reports of antitrust violations that are later proved successful. But the program is complicated, with lots of conditions on those payments. Here to help us sort through the details is partner at Shepherd Mulling and Co-Leader of their Antitrust and Competition Practice Group, Ann O'Brien. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:18

OMB planning to supercharge the Do Not Pay database

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/31

The Office of Management and Budget is planning to supercharge the Do Not Pay database. The White House says it will cut through some of the systemic issues that have kept this database from helping other agencies further reduce the amount of improper payments across the government. For more on OMB's plans, Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:41

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Affirmative action for veterans and people with disabilities is back on the books and back under scrutiny Tucked into the new reconciliation bill are tax changes that could reshape how you save for retirement Accessibility isn’t optional—it’s essential, and a new report shows what can go wrong when it’s not built into federal tech from the start See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:58

IRS to overhaul decades-old tax IT system that’s...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

The IRS is trying to modernize a more than 50 year old IT system that's critical to its work. Every filing season, the agency is working on a future state of its integrated data retrieval system. This system would be a long awaited win for the agency, which has struggled to get the funding and staffing necessary to modernize some of the oldest legacy IT system still running in the federal government, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:25

Affirmative action for veterans and people with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

After months of uncertainty, the Department of Labor is resuming enforcement of affirmative action requirements for federal contractors who hire veterans and people with disabilities. While broader affirmative action rules tied to race and gender were rescinded earlier this year, these programs remain in place by law—and they’re now being revised to reflect the administration’s policy priorities. Here to break down what contractors need to know, what’s being proposed, and why this moment matters for

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00:09:40

Accessibility isn’t optional—it’s essential, and a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

You’d expect the Department of Veterans Affairs to lead on accessibility, given the community it serves. But a recent report from the VA’s Office of Inspector General found that just four out of 30 sampled IT systems met federal accessibility standards under Section 508. The findings raise serious questions—not just for the VA, but for every agency building digital tools for the public. Joining me with the details on what went wrong, and how the department is working to get it right is Deputy

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00:09:47

Tucked into the new reconciliation bill are tax...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

The final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act left most federal benefits untouched—but it did introduce several new tax provisions that could impact how Americans save, contribute, and plan for retirement. From catch-up contributions to Roth conversions, the fine print could mean big changes for your financial future. To help us make sense of it all, we’re joined by Thiago Glieger, a wealth advisor with RMG Advisors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:13:09

New CISA guide helps agencies with next steps on zero...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/30

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is out with some new guidance on how agencies can adopt zero trust security architectures. CISA's latest guide focuses on a security concept called micro segmentation. It's considered critical to containing hackers and malware before they wreak havoc across networks and steal sensitive data. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with Shelley Hartsook, an Acting Associate Director in CISA cybersecurity division. See Privacy

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00:07:55

‘A never-ending nightmare.’ Federal workers detail...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

Since January, the Trump administration has moved aggressively to cut the size of the federal workforce. After months of changes and constant fear of potential job loss as layoffs loom, many federal workers found themselves struggling with high levels of anxiety or seeking therapy and medication for the first time in their lives. Some experienced chronic insomnia, depression, aggressive outbursts, isolation and even self harming thoughts Federal News Networks Anastasia Obis is here to break down new

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00:11:04

What happens when the federal government tries to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

A new directive from the Office of Management and Budget is pushing federal agencies to consolidate how they buy goods and services, aiming to streamline procurement, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency. But this shift raises important questions about agency autonomy, innovation, and the role of small businesses in federal contracting. Here to unpack the implications is Emily Murphy, former Administrator of the General Services Administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:05:48

Federal employees get more leeway to express religion...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

Federal employees may soon start seeing and hearing more about religion at the office. New guidance is out telling agencies to protect religious expression in the workplace. The Trump administration is hoping it will help recruit and retain federal employees of faith. Here with details is 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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00:59:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Director of the NIH joins me amid growing controversy over grant terminations, the Bethesda Declaration, and what it will take to make America healthy What happens when the federal government tries to centralize how it buys everything? A bold new research effort could offer hope to more than 20 million Americans living with brain damage See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:16

A bold new research effort could offer hope to more...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

More than 20 million U.S. adults live with chronic neocortical brain damage caused by stroke, Alzheimer’s, or traumatic injury—conditions with few effective treatments. A new research initiative aims to change that by using regenerative medicine to repair damaged brain tissue and restore lost function. Joining us to explain the science and the vision behind the program is Jean Hebert, Program Manager for Health Science Futures at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. See Privacy Policy

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00:22:08

The Director of the NIH joins me amid growing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/29

The NIH is facing growing backlash over canceled research grants, internal pushback, and sweeping policy changes under the Trump administration. Just last week, the administration asked the Supreme Court to block a federal order that would force the agency to reinstate grants it cut over conflicts with its stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With billions in funding at stake, NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya joins us to break down what it all means for researchers, institutions, and the

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