The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:08:50

Federal judge blocks imminent State Dept layoffs, as...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/10

A federal judge in San Francisco is temporarily blocking the State Department from finalizing hundreds of employee layoffs. Foreign Service employees were slated to be officially separated from the agency last week. But federal employee unions are making the case that State and several other agencies aren’t fully adhering to a provision in the shutdown-ending spending bill. That provision temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has

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00:10:23

The EEOC powers up for swift action with full...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/10

With full funding restored and a quorum in place, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving fast to enforce Trump administration executive orders. Here to discuss what employers should expect, and how to prepare, is Debra Leder, Partner in Labor and Employment at Akerman. 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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00:09:08

With billions spent on temporary border facilities,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/10

The Government Accountability Office reviewed the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection’s reliance on soft-sided facilities amid surging apprehensions and billions in contract obligations. Here to explain what GAO found, why it matters for cost and oversight and what’s next for border infrastructure planning is Travis Masters, Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at GAO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:48:09

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/10

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton DOJ ordered a sweeping data collection from U.S. attorneys on Trump-era priorities days before ThanksgivingThe EEOC powers up for swift action with full funding, a quorum and new priorities With billions spent on temporary border facilities, GAO says DHS needs a better 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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00:09:32

DOJ ordered a sweeping data collection from U.S....

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/10

The Justice Department has directed all 93 U.S. attorneys to compile extensive data on enforcement mandates including immigration, political violence, and sanctuary jurisdictions. Bloomberg Law’s Ben Penn explains what triggered the move, what DOJ wants, and the implications for prosecutorial independence. 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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00:08:48

Federal employees who left ‘DEI’ roles still fired...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

Former federal employees say they lost their jobs as part of the Trump administration’s plans to remove diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But some claim their most recent jobs had nothing to do with DEI. They’re now part of a class-action lawsuit challenging their removal. For more on this case, Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman spoke with an attorney representing the plaintiffs, Mary Kuntz. But first you’ll hear from one of the plaintiffs themselves Mahri Stainnak. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:18

Jamie Morin helped shape defense strategy from inside...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

Jamie Morin has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, recognizing his leadership in defense budgeting, cost analysis and strategic planning. He's here to reflect on what drew him into public service, what’s changed in public administration, and how he hopes to contribute to the Academy’s mission. 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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00:52:39

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Can our safety net programs survive stress and deliver more than short-term relief? GSA’s next-generation contract vehicle is expanding—and small businesses need to pay attention Jamie Morin helped shape defense strategy from inside the Pentagon. Now he’s being honored for his contributions to public serviceSee 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

Can our safety net programs survive stress and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

Shutdowns and crises expose the fragility of programs meant to protect the most vulnerable. Clarence Carter, Tennessee’s Human Services Commissioner and author of "Our Net Has Holes In It," is here to discuss lessons from his decades of reform and how to build a safety net that works for people, not politics. 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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00:11:42

GSA’s next-generation contract vehicle is expanding...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

OASIS+ enters Phase II with five new service domains and draft scorecards expected December 16 ahead of a January 12 solicitation date. The expansion could reshape competition and compliance for federal contractors, especially small businesses. Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council is here to share her insights. 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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00:07:32

Trump's government management vision centers on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/09

The Trump administration has just laid out its President’s Management Agenda. The PMA details the administration’s vision to drive changes in government for the next few years. But with many of President Trump’s goals already underway, the PMA’s priorities may look familiar. 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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00:11:51

Centralization is back in vogue, but is it the right...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

The Trump administration’s second-term strategy leans toward consolidating acquisition, HR and financial management under a centralized approach. That's a departure from the marketplace model of its first term. John Marshall and Steve Goodrich are here to discuss what that means for agency autonomy and service quality. John is the founder and CEO of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition. Steve chairs the SSLC board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:08:22

The federal flood insurance program is key to stable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

The National Flood Insurance Program is a lifeline for communities in flood-prone areas, but during the shutdown its borrowing authority plunged and new policies froze. That disruption rippled through housing markets and raised questions about the resilience of federal disaster programs. Joining us to review what happened and what’s next is Nicole Upano, Assistant Vice President of Public Policy at the National Apartment Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:07:10

OPM advises agencies to consider reducing senior...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have left their jobs this year, due to the Trump administration’s efforts. Now, the Office of Personnel Management is telling agencies to start rethinking their senior executive staffing too. The request comes as OPM introduces a number of other changes for federal managers. Here with the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:27

House drama over the defense bill sets the stage for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

Lawmakers are scrambling to bring the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the floor next week amid partisan clashes. The Senate is preparing a vote on health care subsidies, while appropriations talks remain stalled, and a Supreme Court case on Humphrey’s Executor looms large in the background. Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloomberg Government, is here with the inside scoop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:54

New acquisition bureaucracy starts to take shape in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

In the Army, a new acquisition bureaucracy is starting to take shape. It means new names for some longstanding Army organizations. But at its core, the reorganization is about letting Army officials manage the acquisition system as portfolios of capabilities, with less of a focus on individual programs. That idea’s been championed by outside reform advocates for years. But now it also has the support of the secretary of Defense. We get the details from Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu. See

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00:44:23

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/08

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Centralization is back in vogue, but is it the right model for government shared services? The federal flood insurance program is key to stable housing markets, the shutdown revealed its fragility House drama over the defense bill sets the stage for a high-stakes December 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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00:06:13

‘The mission is dead’: Federal workers say the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

This year continues to be challenging for the federal workforce. While federal offices reopened and hundreds of thousands of federal workers went back to work after the longest shutdown in history, many say nothing is back to normal. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more from an exclusive Federal News Network survey. 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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00:07:25

‘A workplace crisis:’ Nearly all Foreign Service...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

The State Department’s diplomatic workforce is feeling overburdened, under-resourced and more likely to leave in the next few years. That’s according to a recent survey from the American Foreign Service Association. The State Department conducted widespread layoffs this year. It also closed and consolidated hundreds of offices as part of an agency reorganization. Foreign Service officers say they’re spread thin because of these changes. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy

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00:10:19

What can individuals and businesses expect when the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

As Congress catches up on its shutdown backlog, tax legislation is back in play. But now those conversations are under the shadow of an election year. Anna Taylor, Managing Principal of Deloitte’s Tax Policy Group, joins us to break down what’s realistic for year-end packages and the road ahead for tax policy. 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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