The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:12:19

The VA's size and complexity may be keeping top tech...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

VA's outdated infrastructure and regional silos make care coordination painfully slow, especially for mental health. Sean O'Connor, navy veteran and Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at DexCare is here to explain why modernization is urgent and how real-time access could transform 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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00:07:46

A protest from a winner? A recent case shows why...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

The Court of Federal Claims has rejected a post-award protest from Active Deployment Systems, which argued ICE awarded too many IDIQ contracts for detention services. The decision underscores that disputes over solicitation language and pricing structures must be raised before bidding, not after award. Zach Prince, Partner at Haynes Boone, explains what lessons we can take from this case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:47:40

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The VA's size and complexity may be keeping top tech minds away, and veterans pay the priceWhat can individuals and businesses expect when the tax filing window opens in just a few weeks? A protest from a winner? A recent case shows why timing matters when challenging solicitation terms 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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00:08:08

House lawmakers to try again to extend TMF through NDAA

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

The Technology Modernization Fund is running out of time. In eight days, the reauthorization will expire for the eight-year old governmentwide account to help agencies update IT systems. That is unless Congress acts to extend the TMF. For more on what it would mean if the Technology Modernization Fund would expire, 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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00:08:48

3 federal workforce bills to watch in House Oversight...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has just advanced an array of bills, including many that would impact the federal workforce. Some legislation, such as a bill to overhaul the probationary period, passed just along party lines. But other bills, like one that would standardize training for federal executives, received unanimous committee support. Here with the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:49:10

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA new CFPB rule strengthens credit data standards, helping lenders assess risk and borrowers access affordable creditPSC's vision conference proved that forecasting government contractor workload for 2026 is no easy taskOutdated SEC communications rules are putting compliance and competitiveness at risk 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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00:08:59

Outdated SEC communications rules are putting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association is urging the SEC to modernize its communication and recordkeeping rules. Robert Cruz, Vice President of Information Governance at Smarsh, joins us to explain why the current framework is falling behind, how firms are navigating enforcement risks, and what a workable compliance model could look like. 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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00:09:46

A new CFPB rule strengthens credit data standards,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a new rule that reinforces national standards for credit reporting. It confirms that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state rules, a move the Consumer Data Industry Association says will improve consistency, lower costs, and protect access to credit. Dan Smith, President and CEO of CDIA, is here to explain what the rule means for lenders, borrowers, and the future of credit data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:09:45

PSC's vision conference proved that forecasting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/04

Timely payments, rescinding stop-work orders and monitoring long-term impacts are top priorities as agencies restart operations. We’ll also look at key takeaways from PSC’s Vision Conference with CEO Jim Carroll. 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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00:07:44

HHS faces months-long backlog of reasonable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

The Department of Health and Human Services is centralizing the processing of reasonable accommodation requests from its employees. As a result, it’s facing a months-long backlog. HHS employees say the department is making it harder for employees with disabilities to receive telework as a reasonable accommodation as the Trump administration enforces a return to office mandate. For more on this, we’re joined by Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:06:58

Defense spending will continue to climb as civilian...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

A new federal spending forecast is out and it paints two different pictures for defense and civilian agencies. The Professional Services Council projects that defense spending will keep climbing through 2035. But civilian agencies aren’t so lucky, analysts predict that non-defense budgets are likely to remain flat or shrink. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:24

GenAI adoption is reshaping roles and raising tough...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

From skill-based adoption patterns to displacement risks, what do these AI trends mean for government jobs and the policies that support reskilling? We’ll explore the long game for integrating GenAI with Dr. Ramayya Krishnan, Director of the Center for AI Measurement Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. 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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00:48:00

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Virginia Tech and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to train the next generation of national security leaders in generative AIAn objective, unemotional investment strategy for your TSP...easy to say but hard to do in uncertain times GenAI adoption is reshaping roles and raising tough questions about workforce strategy 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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00:07:54

An objective, unemotional investment strategy for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

After weeks of missed paychecks and with another shutdown deadline just a few weeks away, financial stress is real, and emotions can drive costly investment mistakes. How do you rebuild emergency savings, stay disciplined, and prepare for the next market downturn without derailing long-term goals? We’ll get practical steps and common pitfalls from financial planner Art Stein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:39

Virginia Tech and Amazon Web Services are teaming up...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/03

A new semester-long program is giving 75 students hands-on experience with advanced AI tools used in defense and cybersecurity. The AWS Generative Artificial Intelligence Training aims to prepare cadets and civilian trainees for careers in national security. Jamie Cogbill, Deputy Director, Defense Civilian Training Corps at Virginia Tech's National Security Institute, is here to fill us in on the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:07

OPM touts new training programs, aligned with Trump...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/02

Senior executives have some new training and development opportunities from the Office of Personnel Management. The optional courses cover many of the Trump administration’s new priorities for the federal workforce. OPM initially launched the trainings in November, but the agency says there will be continuous updates to the content moving forward. For more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman sat down with OPM Director Scott Kupor. Here's part one of their conversation. See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:11

OPM touts new training programs, aligned with Trump...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/02

Senior executives have some new training and development opportunities from the Office of Personnel Management. The optional courses cover many of the Trump administration’s new priorities for the federal workforce. OPM initially launched the trainings in November, but the agency says there will be continuous updates to the content moving forward. For more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman sat down with OPM Director Scott Kupor. Here's part two of their conversation. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:08

The shutdown may be over, but its ripple effects on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/02

Over a month of frozen federal functions stalled Small Business Administration loan approvals and cut off IRS data that lenders rely on. Those disruptions rippled through housing markets and raised questions about systemic vulnerabilities. Here to walk through the lessons and what’s next is Dave Bohrman, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing at Tax Guard. 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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00:07:58

This Giving Tuesday, one campaign aims to turn...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/02

Four military aid societies are joining forces under the theme #MakeGivingYourSuperpower to raise critical funds for service members and their families, especially those hit hard by the shutdown and holiday strain. With Lockheed Martin pledging to match donations up to $1 million, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Ruark, President and CEO of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, explains why this year’s effort matters more than ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:10:19

From Capitol Hill to GSA, Katy Kale has spent decades...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/02

Katy Kale has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, recognizing her long career in federal service and her commitment to operational excellence. She's here to reflect on what drew her into public administration, what’s kept her going, and how she hopes to shape the field’s future. 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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