The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:07:13

Trump administration reshaping of agencies saw GSA as...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/24

The Trump administration reshaped many agencies this year. But the General Services Administration became the focus point of many governmentwide changes. The Department of Government Efficiency set high cost-cutting goals for GSA. Next year, an agency watchdog take a closer look at whether it met those targets. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman 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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00:47:29

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A sweeping NDAA change could strip away decades of cost rules for most defense contractors The start of a new year is the perfect time to reset your financial game plan Therapy4Feds offers a lifeline for former federal employees facing tough times 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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00:09:03

Therapy4Feds offers a lifeline for former federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/24

After a year of shutdowns, cuts and uncertainty, many former federal employees are struggling with stress and identity loss. Therapy4Feds offers free and low-cost counseling to help them cope and rebuild. We’ll talk with founder Roz Beroza about why she launched the program and how people can get support. 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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00:10:26

A sweeping NDAA change could strip away decades of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/24

The new law exempts nontraditional defense contractors from FAR cost principles, certified cost or pricing data, and Defense Department business systems requirements, potentially affecting more than 90% of the defense industrial base. We’ll break down what this means with Dan Ramish, partner at Haynes Boone. 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

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reset...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/24

From TSP contributions to investment choices and building a stronger safety net, a few smart moves now can set federal employees up for confidence all year long. Certified Financial Planner Thiago Glieger joins me with helpful hints to building a strong financial plan. 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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00:06:58

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for troops is housing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

President Donald Trump announced last week that every service member would receive a $1,776 bonus right before Christmas. The president suggested that the money would come from excess tariff revenues. Turns out, the money is coming from funds Congress already approved to boost military housing allowance. Federal News Network 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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00:08:12

Head of NIST cyber education initiatives calls it a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

The National Institute of Standards and Technology drives many cyber workforce and education initiatives under the NICE program. And for the last decade, Rodney Petersen has been the familiar face in charge of leading NICE. Petersen is retiring at the start of the new year. He recently sat down with Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday to discuss the evolution of the cyber workforce during his time in government and what comes next in the age of artificial intelligence. See Privacy Policy at

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00:46:27

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The NDAA could redefine life for military families by including a Bill of Rights they helped write The NDAA is signed, and at over 3,000 pages, it could be your holiday read. But buried in all that text are big changes for defense acquisition A new honor for a leader who’s shaped cybersecurity policy and talent across sectors See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:49

A new honor for a leader who’s shaped cybersecurity...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

Diana Burley has helped define national cybersecurity standards, advised agencies and built bridges between research and practice. Now, she’s been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, a milestone that reflects her impact on the future of the cybersecurity and the workforce. She joins me to offer some insights from her long career in public service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:24

The NDAA is signed, and at over 3,000 pages, it could...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

The new National Defense Authorization Act spans thousands of pages, but one theme stands out: speed. The Professional Services Council says the law will accelerate delivery of critical technologies and give innovative companies a clearer path to support the warfighter. PSC President Stephanie Kostro joins us to break down what matters most, without making you read all 3,000 pages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:18

The NDAA could redefine life for military families by...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/23

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes key protections from the Military Family Bill of Rights, a framework created by spouses and parents to guarantee safety, dignity, and transparency for those who serve alongside service members. Brandi Jones, Organizing Director at Secure Families Initiative, is here to explain what these changes mean and why families fought for them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:41

New requirements on the way for preparing federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

Agencies may soon see more robust requirements when preparing federal employees to join the Senior Executive Service. A new proposal from the Office of Personnel Management looks to reform and standardize SES candidate development programs across government. But without the right attention, planning, and resources, some say OPM’s efforts could fall flat. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from the Partnership for Public Service’s vice president of government affairs, Jenny

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00:09:26

‘Loser’s pay’ rules coming despite declining bid...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

Vendors who file frivolous bid protests will now be held more accountable under a provision in the 2026 defense authorization bill. The “loser pays” language is trying to actively discourage incumbent contractors from filing protests just to keep getting paid. New data from the Government Accountability Office shows vendors are becoming more discerning when it comes to filing complaints, seemingly making this new language less necessary. Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me to

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00:08:30

DHS calls it a once-in-a-lifetime chance for STEM...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate is accepting applications for its HS-POWER internship program. The program offers hands-on work on mission-critical technologies with DHS mentors. Here to tell us more about the program and the January 5th application deadline, is Deputy Director, Office of University Programs at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Jennifer Foley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:48:58

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton DHS calls it a once-in-a-lifetime chance for STEM students—and the clock is ticking 2025 reshaped federal cybersecurity, from new mandates to tougher compliance rules The holiday break comes with unfinished business on Capitol Hill 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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00:10:43

2025 reshaped federal cybersecurity, from new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

This year brought sweeping changes to how agencies and contractors secure sensitive data, from the rollout of CMMC to tighter restrictions on controlled unclassified information. Townsend Bourne, Partner at Shepherd Mullin, explains why 2025 was a turning point and what it means for risk management 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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00:08:06

The holiday break comes with unfinished business on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/22

Before recess, lawmakers moved a few priorities forward but also left major challenges behind. Deputy News Director for Bloomberg Government, Loren Duggan, joins us with the scorecard and the stakes for January. 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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00:08:42

What happens now that the IRS has officially...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/19

The Treasury Department is officially suspending Direct File, a free online tax filing platform the IRS launched last year. The department said it’s exploring alternatives. That includes strengthening its partnership with tax preparation companies through its Free File program. Direct File expanded to 25 states during this year’s filing season and saw higher favorability scores. But Treasury said the program cost too much and didn’t see enough usage to keep scaling it up. For more on what happens

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00:08:22

Former FEMA leaders call for 'clarity' amid delayed...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/19

The future at the Federal Emergency Management Agency remains murky after the Trump administration recently delayed a long-anticipated report from the FEMA Review Council. The uncertainty around the council’s recommendations cap a year of flux at FEMA. Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me with more details. 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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00:48:53

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/19

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When hackers weaponize AI, the rules of cyber defense change overnight New provisions in the shutdown-ending funding deal aim to modernize Congress with data tools and casework innovations championed by POPVOX Foundation A recent court ruling could reshape how agencies source under the Trade Agreements Act 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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