The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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00:10:14

DoD looks to shake up how it works with value-added...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

The Defense Department wants to shake up how it works with value-added resellers. In a draft memo obtained by Federal News Network, the Pentagon would place a 5% cap on most fees charged by resellers. DoD will start with a specific special item number or SIN for IT products. For more on what DoD is planning, Federal News Network’s executive editor Jason Miller joins me now with exclusive details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:21

Citizen satisfaction with federal government climbs...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

Customer satisfaction with benefits and services provided by the federal government is higher than it’s been in nearly two decades. That’s despite a tumultuous year where agencies have seen a major downsizing of the federal workforce. Scores are higher on average, but the latest scorecard from the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows a few agencies are seeing lower scores. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman spoke with associate professor of marketing at Michigan State University and director

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00:54:52

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new book reveals how a covert U.S. campaign targeted the Sinaloa Cartel and drove a 40% reduction in fentanyl deaths POGO has new recommendations to improve the 2026 NDAA before it's finalized Congress faces a packed December agenda and big decisions on healthcare subsidies 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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00:12:16

A new book reveals how a covert U.S. campaign...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

The federal government quietly launched its most ambitious anti-cartel operation in decades, targeting Chinese chemical suppliers and the Sinaloa Cartel with cyber tools, diplomatic pressure, and law enforcement muscle. Jake Braun, author and former White House official, reveals how the strategy unfolded and what’s at stake if Washington backs off. 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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00:09:24

Congress faces a packed December agenda and big...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

From the White House plan to extend healthcare subsidies to the search for a new Comptroller General as Gene Dodaro retires, December brings high-stakes debates on Capitol Hill. Mitchell Miller of WTOP breaks down what’s ahead and what shifting GOP dynamics mean for policy and legislation. 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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00:10:48

POGO has new recommendations to improve the 2026 NDAA...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/12/01

The Project On Government Oversight wants Congress to repeal outdated war authorizations, avoid expanding military roles at the border, and strengthen oversight of defense contracts. Their NDAA recommendations also call out the gap between GAO’s reform backlog and lawmakers’ push to undo key acquisition statutes. Greg Williams, National Security Analyst at POGO is here to walk through the priorities and risks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:39:13

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton 'Best of' - -...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/28

It's Friday, November 28, 2025 and today on the 'Best of' the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, we look back at some our our conversations about recommendations from the Government Accountability Office.What's missing from the National Strategy to address domestic terrorism? Big opportunities to improve how the nation disposes of its nuclear waste Aviation meteorologists help keep flights safe, but there aren’t enough of them?Billion-dollar disasters are increasing and FEMA’s workforce may not be

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00:39:13

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton "Best of" - -...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/27

It's Thanksgiving Day and today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton, we look back at some our our interviews looking at Space.The Army is updating its missile defense strategy and shifting command focus to better protect the homeland It sounds like the start of a sci-fi thriller, nuclear reactors on the moon Robots in space? A new GAO report says they could change everything—from satellite repairs to space junk From Apollo to Artemis—Air and Space gets a high-tech rebootSee Privacy Policy at

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00:07:01

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

Senior executives across government have some new opportunities for development. The Office of Personnel Management has just launched two new training series. They’ll focus on topics like budget, policy and human capital management while also incorporating many of the Trump administration’s overhauls to the federal workforce this year. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from OPM Director Scott Kupor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:03

Operation Homefront distributes holiday meals to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

The D.C. Armory transformed into a place of gratitude last week as D.C. National Guard members and their families lined up for free Thanksgiving meals at an annual event hosted by the nonprofit Operation Homefront. With grocery prices rising and many service members still feeling the financial strain of the recent shutdown, the organization says demand for assistance has surged. Food requests alone are up 57% from last year. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Operation Homefront Senior

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00:14:04

What comes next for federal workers after AI takes...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

Future Tech Enterprise fed 29 years of procurement responses into an AI model and cut an RFQ team from seven people to one. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with CEO Bob Venero to understand why he believes the Defense Department should use the same technology to evaluate bids faster and cheaper. 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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00:10:34

The first step in a veteran’s disability claim can...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

Contracted medical exams are the foundation for determining disability benefits, but GAO says oversight gaps put exam quality and veterans’ benefits at risk. We’ll discuss what needs fixing and why it matters with GAO Director Elizabeth Curda. 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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00:55:09

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonWhen federal judges fear for their families, the entire justice system is under attack What comes next for federal workers after AI takes over the mundane tasksThe first step in a veteran’s disability claim can make or break the outcome 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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00:10:53

When federal judges fear for their families, the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/26

Forty former state attorneys general signed a letter urging Congress to fund judicial security after threats tracked by the US Marshal Service surged in recent years. Federal News Network's Jared Serbu spoke with Former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel to learn how federal judges took the unprecedented step of asking for help and what's driving intimidation from federal courtrooms to state judiciaries nationwide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:09:57

Privatized military housing is making service members...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

A new survey finds that nearly every service member living in privatized military housing has experienced serious problems in their home and many of those issues go unresolved. The Change the Air Foundation recently launched the Safe Military Housing Survey, one of the most comprehensive efforts yet to collect data the Defense Department has never been able to track accurately. The nonprofit found that three quarters of respondents were dealing with mold and microbial growth, which is extremely

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00:08:11

Navy, Marine Corps save millions by better tracking,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

When it comes to getting spare parts for military systems, it’s not always as easy as simply placing an order. Sometimes the original manufacturers no longer exist. Sometimes wait times are excruciatingly long. That’s one reason the Navy wants to make the best use it can of the materials it already owns. A new effort by Naval Supply Systems Command aims to help do that by reusing as many items as possible from decommissioned units, instead of sending them away for disposal as surplus property

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00:58:03

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When a quarter of polluting facilities ignore the law, who's left to enforce it? A new center aims to modernize federal lending at a scale few realize exists Federal agency business forecasts have gone dark, and companies are struggling to plan without them 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

A new center aims to modernize federal lending at a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

The government manages a $5 trillion credit portfolio across more than 125 programs, and a new organization wants to bring technology, consistency, and integrity to that system. We’ll explore the mission and vision of the Center for USA Lending with its founder, Doug Criscitello. 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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00:17:44

When a quarter of polluting facilities ignore the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

EPA enforcement cases have plummeted, even as non-compliance rates climb. Now, a major staffing cut at the Justice Department's environmental section and a federal shutdown that paused inspections leave enforcement at a crossroads. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Former EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator Stacy Geis about the resource drain crippling environmental enforcement and whether states can fill the widening gap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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