The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:12

Judge extends temporary restraining order blocking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Federal employees are getting a reprieve from the round of reductions in force the Trump administration threatened to impose during the government shutdown this week for a second time, a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking those RIFs to even more federal unions. But we still don't know how many jobs the administration is actually trying to cut, or exactly where Federal News Network's Jared serbo has been following the case, and he joins us now with an update on where things

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00:09:51

Her work brings clean water and new opportunities to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Lt. Cmdr. Melissa DeVera’s leadership helped deliver billions in sanitation projects to tribal nations, improving access to clean water and public health infrastructure. Her work building partnerships and expanding opportunity earned her a prestigious Flemming Award—and the gratitude of communities she’s served. 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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00:11:53

A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

The Department of Veterans Affairs has phased out alcohol and tobacco from its care model. Now, former VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin is calling for the agency to become the first opioid-free health system in the country. He joins us to explain why the time is right and how this shift could save lives and reshape 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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00:53:06

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to lead a new era in pain management Certain world events have defense contractors looking for new business outside the U.S. Her work brings clean water and new opportunities to tribal communities across the country 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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00:11:33

Certain world events have defense contractors looking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/24

While government spending may be precarious in the U.S. at the moment, that doesn't mean defense companies can't look elsewhere to provide their services. Other countries are entrusting the defense industry more and more. Here to discuss where those firms are finding the most demand, we welcome Daniel Sennott, former Republican staff director for the House Armed Services Committee and now co-leader of Holland & Knight’s National Security and Defense Industry Group, where he is also a

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00:07:48

Treasury CIO says IRS IT layoffs are ‘painful,’ but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

The IRS is one of the Trump administration's biggest targets for layoffs. That's after the agency has already lost about a quarter of its workforce so far this year. These new layoffs impact mostly human resources and IT personnel now our Department of Government Efficiency Representative says those cuts are necessary to get stalled. It modernization efforts back on track for what all this means. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:08:35

Enrollees brace for big premium hikes in government...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

Enrollees in the government's health insurance programs are bracing for big premium hikes in 2026 it'll be the second year in a row of percentage increases that reach double digits. But not every plan option is going up in cost, and there are some other important factors to consider for the upcoming Open Season for more Federal News Network's Drew Friedman sat down with director of marketing and fundraising at consumers checkbook, Kevin Moss, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:16:31

Could Nashville hold the key to modernizing the civil...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

When considering new ideas for modernizing the federal civil service, look no further than, Nashville. Yes Tennessee’s 2012 civil service reform, while not a perfect match for the federal system, does provide a compelling demonstration that thoughtful reform is possible. The Volunteer State modernized its system with a mix of performance-based policies, updated appeals processes, and a shift in employment presumptions, which created some positive results. Jeff Neal, who is senior vice president of

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00:11:40

Who sets the rules for AI? It matters more than most...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

California’s push to regulate artificial intelligence could reshape national markets and sideline smaller developers. But critics say no single state should dictate the future of AI policy—and that Congress must act now to establish clear standards that protect innovation and prevent a patchwork of conflicting mandates. Here to explain why that matters is Professor Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:57:04

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Could Nashville hold the key to modernizing the civil service Who sets the rules for AI? It matters more than most people realize A Florida university is building the next generation of intelligence professionals, one hands-on mission at a time 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

A Florida university is building the next generation...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

The University of South Florida is turning Tampa Bay into a national security talent hub. Through its Security Training Collaborative, students are gaining real-world experience with agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service—preparing for high-stakes roles in intelligence and defense. Here to explain how the program works and how it’s reshaping the pipeline to Washington is Managing Director of Security Management International, Luke Bencie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:08:39

OPM renews effort to consolidate 119 HR systems into one

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

The Office of Personnel Management is eyeing July 4, 2027 to fully launch a new government wide Human Resources system. In a new request for proposals released Friday, OPM details a much more specific plan of action to modernize and centralize 119 distinct core federal human resources systems across the government. For more on the new RFP and OPMs plans. Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me with analysis and details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:07:24

Army explore miniature nuclear power stations to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

The Army has been on a quest to make its bases more energy resilient for a long time. The latest answer, nuclear power. The service is about to ask vendors to submit proposals to install miniature nuclear power stations on nine bases. Officials want to test the feasibility of using them to power critical infrastructure on their installations, as Federal News Network's Jared Serbia reports, they're convinced the technology is ready. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:13:09

An update on the ongoing lawsuit on the mass firings...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

As we continue our dive into the minutia of ways government shutdowns hinder agency operations, we turn now to the ongoing lawsuit over the mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this year. Perhaps no other agency faced as large of a percentage of workforce and budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. Now the government attorneys who have been assigned to defend the moves in court are forced to ask for a delay since they're not allowed to work right now. To

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00:55:49

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonAn update on the ongoing lawsuit over the mass firings at the CFPB How federal contractors stay solvent and scale smart once they survive the startup phase How does a legacy defense contractor stay ahead of the curve? 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

How federal contractors stay solvent and scale smart...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Navigating the shift from government service to government contracting can be financially and operationally overwhelming. From managing cash flow to separating personal and business finances, new contractors face challenges that aren’t always obvious at the start. Offering guidance on how to stay afloat and grow with confidence is Tripp Kelly, a Partner at Socium Advisors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:14:20

How does a legacy defense contractor stay ahead of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Staying competitive in a time of rapid changes in analytics, talent, and technology can be tough. In this segment of "Government Contractors to Watch" sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, I'll talk with Rich Sawchak, CEO of Systems Planning and Analysis Inc to find out how he manages the tension. 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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00:07:04

FEMA staff rally outside agency headquarters

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

Current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency, employees rallied in front of FEMA headquarters on Friday. They were protesting staffing cuts and other changes at FEMA, they say, make the agency less ready to handle a major disaster for more on Friday's rally, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me. 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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00:07:28

Meet the former federal employees who are running for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

More than 200,000 federal employees have left government so far this year, voluntarily or otherwise, many of those former Feds officially separated from their agencies and are now planning the next chapter of their lives. In at least a few cases, some of these individuals have decided to run for public office. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with 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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00:09:25

How the SEC and those who work with it are handling...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

As we continue our coverage of the effect that government shutdowns have on different agencies, we now turn to the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the majority of the agency's oversight happens over corporate entities, it is yet another one that seen certain activities put on hold when Congress can't come up with a budget. To hear what those might be, we welcome Cynthia Krus, Partner and Co-Chair of the Global Board at Eversheds Sutherland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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