The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:09:14

Federal agency business forecasts have gone dark, and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/25

Companies depend on accurate forecasts to plan bids and workforce, but some agencies have let those tools slip despite Office of Management and Budget guidance. Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council, is here to explain what’s driving the gaps and previews PSC’s Vision Federal Market Forecast. 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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00:07:43

More than 3,600 feds get notice their shutdown RIFs...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

Congress directed the Trump administration to rescind shutdown-era layoffs as part of a spending deal that ended the government shutdown. Some employees targeted by layoffs say they haven’t been brought back and that the language in the continuing resolution supports their push for reinstatement. But agencies say some of their reductions in force will remain in effect. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman is here with the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:09:24

Key takeaways about the latest presidential...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

President Trump’s transition into the White House earlier this year was not exactly usual. The administration departed from several norms of the presidential transition process, leaving open some big questions for the future. The Partnership for Public Service has some key takeaways from the latest presidential transition along with recommendations for reforming the process. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman gets more from the Partnership’s vice president of government affairs, Jenny

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00:48:08

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What happens when a government gives an algorithm a seat at the cabinet table? The Trump administration is eliminating expert panels at a historic pace, reshaping how agencies make decisions What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills? 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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00:08:43

What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

Lawmakers are racing to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act, with a vote expected in early December. At the same time, nine appropriations bills remain unresolved after the shutdown deal, and the Senate is preparing for a high-stakes vote on health care premiums before year’s end. Loren Duggan, deputy news director for Bloomberg Government is here with what to expect when Congress returns after Thanksgiving. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:10:03

The Trump administration is eliminating expert panels...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

Advisory boards are disappearing across the federal government, often over agency objections. The cuts weaken scientific input and shift decision-making toward political appointees. Robert Iafolla from Bloomberg Law breaks down the fallout and what it means 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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00:09:37

What happens when a government gives an algorithm a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/24

Albania has appointed an AI system named Diella as a cabinet-level ‘minister’ overseeing public procurement. The move raises big questions about accountability, transparency, and whether algorithmic governance is a glimpse of the future or a risky one-off. Federal News Network's Eric White explores what this means for democracy and decision-making with Sam Adebayo, a contributor for Forbes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:27

Army looks to small nuclear reactors to power...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/21

The Army is taking the next step in its ambitions to start using small nuclear reactors to power critical infrastructure on at least some of its bases. This week, the service started the solicitation process for its Janus program via the Defense Innovation Unit, and assuming the technology works out the way the Army thinks it will, we now also know some of the first bases that are most likely to benefit from it. Details here from Federal News Network's Jared Serbu,See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:23

OPM's HR modernization strategy sets next sight on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/21

The Office of Personnel Management has kicked off another major human resources modernization effort. And unlike its effort to consolidate 119 different HR systems across the government, this one came with little fanfare. OPM is planning to revamp the USA Hire platform, which provides agency hiring managers candidate assessment tools, with the goal of making evaluations more efficient and leading to higher quality of applicants. For more on OPM's newest HR IT modernization initiative, Federal News

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00:12:02

The National Armaments Consortium is gearing up for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/21

The National Armaments Consortium works with the Department of Defense to accelerate innovation in armaments technology. With five new industry veterans joining its Executive Committee, NAC is sharpening its focus on supply chain resilience, workforce development, and acquisition reform. I'll explore what’s changing for NAC with Ben Harris and Joe Buzzett. Mr. Harris is the executive director of the National Armaments Consortium. Mr. Buzzett is NAC's Executive Committee Chair. See Privacy Policy

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00:14:50

A Supreme Court securities case has frozen animal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/21

USDA issued just five Animal Welfare Act fines in the 14 months after the Supreme Court's SEC v. Jarkesy decision, down from 63 in the prior period. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Animal Welfare Institute attorneys Ashley Ridgway and Joanna Makowska to understand what a securities fraud case has to do with animal protection enforcement. 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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00:52:46

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/21

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A Supreme Court securities case has frozen animal welfare enforcement across thousands of labs The National Armaments Consortium is gearing up for 2026 with fresh direction and a focus on armaments innovation 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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00:10:22

DoD failing to address growing security threats posed...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

A government watchdog is sounding the alarm about a growing national security threat, one that comes from the everyday digital traces service members and their families leave online. A new Government Accountability Office report warns that publicly accessible data from social media posts and location tracking to routine Defense Department press releases can be pieced together by bad actors to identify military personnel and disrupt military operations. GAO says the Pentagon has taken some steps to

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00:07:49

A federal union sues the Trump administration over...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

A federal union is suing the Bureau of Prisons over the recent cancelation of its collective bargaining agreement. The lawsuit comes after BOP ended its contract in September, arguing that the union had become an "obstacle to progress." The American Federation of Government Employees is now alleging that the agency's decision violated the law. Here with more, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:48

Two big opportunities are on the horizon for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

The group Disabled American Veterans is stepping up with a nationwide virtual job fair on November 25 and its next Patriot Boot Camp for veteran entrepreneurs in February 2026. These initiatives aim to help veterans and military families find meaningful work and build thriving businesses. Here with more on these two programs is Dan Clare, DAV’s Chief Communications & Outreach Officer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:02:44

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What if we stopped fixing government at the margins and redesigned it from scratch? Two big opportunities are on the horizon for veterans, one to land a job, another to launch a business When paychecks stop and tax season looms, what moves should federal employees make? 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

When paychecks stop and tax season looms, what moves...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

Smart tax planning happens in November, not April. Private wealth advisor Thiago Glieger explains why federal employees earning over $145,000 face a major TSP catch-up contribution change in 2026 and how borrowing from TSP beats credit cards during financial hardship, and what tax-saving strategies can reduce next year's bill. 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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00:18:47

What if we stopped fixing government at the margins...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/20

Imagine entering the Carousel of Progress at Disney World, but instead of showing you the possibilities of life in the future, it showed you what a government of the future may look like. That's the aim of The Future State Initiative. In collaboration with the Federation of American Scientists, it conducted an exercise imagining what the U.S. government should look like in 2050. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Loren DeJonge Schulman, Senior Advisor for Government Capacity at the

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00:06:12

House majority forces vote on bill to restore...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/19

A bipartisan bill that would end the Trump administration's rollback of collective bargaining rights for most federal employees is guaranteed to get a full House vote now that the majority of lawmakers support it. A group of 218 lawmakers have signed on to a discharge petition that would force a floor vote. A Republican lawmaker co-sponsored the bill, and two other Republican lawmakers helped get this bill moving. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more. See Privacy Policy at

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