The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:00

One non-profit is stepping in to meet the mental...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/02

When the Trump Administration terminated the work of USAID around the world, thousands of people were suddenly separated from their work and their communities. That unexpected termination was detrimental to their mental health. One country brought its own resources to help dislocated USAID employees deal with those challenges. Here to share more details of this important work is the Program Manager at StrongMinds in Uganda, Ms. Lucy Onen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:11:47

Moving from military service to civilian employment...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/02

Many segments of the military community still struggle with unemployment and underemployment in the civilian sector. Veterans, spouses, and members of the National Guard and Reserve all have different challenges and could use some individualized assistance. Here with some helpful resources is the CEO of Hire Heroes USA, Ross Dickman. 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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00:11:36

What it will really cost to shut down the US Agency...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/02

USAID was an early target of the Trump Administration. But moving fast and breaking things can be expensive. A recent memo from the DOGE lead for the agency's shutdown now estimates an ongoing cost of six billion dollars each year for the forseeable future. Here with more on the details of the process and the memo is Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government, Ian Kullgren. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:50

NOAA seeks 17% cut to workforce next year, after...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/02

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pursuing more workforce cuts after firing hundreds of probationary employees earlier this year, NOAA says it's looking at major budget cuts next year as part of plans to refocus on its core mission. NOAA is now facing a lawsuit from fired probationary employees, claiming the agency relied on flawed personnel data to make those initial termination decisions. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more details. See Privacy Policy at

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00:51:15

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/02

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin What it will really cost to shut down the US Agency for International Development One non-profit is stepping in to meet the mental health needs of those displaced USAID workers Moving from military service to civilian employment can be a tough journey. One group is trying to make it easier 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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00:12:10

Paying attention to the details of the latest...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

The latest cybersecurity order sets some new standards and direction, but it also goes back and makes changes to Biden-era executive orders. If you didn't take a red pen to the previous versions, you might miss some of the important details. Fortunately, my next guest did do the markup. Here with a practical discussion of what these changes mean for government contractors is partner in the Governmental Practice in Shepherd Mullin's Washington, D.C. office, Townsend Bourne. See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:00

DoD’s $961 billion budget hinges on one-time...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

The Defense Department's fiscal 2026 budget request is down slightly from last year, but that's only part of the story. Pentagon officials decided to take a highly unusual approach this time and shift a portion of defense funding to the reconciliation bill that is still moving through Congress. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is reporting on this story. 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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00:10:11

Inside the battle for control of the Library of Congress

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

President Trump's removal of the Librarian of Congress unsurprisingly provoked an immediate court challenge. Depending on the resolution of that case, there's much at stake for the legislative branch. Here with insights as to why it matters is Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Kevin Kosar. 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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00:11:12

US Cybercommand is 15 years old--is it ready to stand...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

When Cybercom was created in 2006, its commander was dual-hatted as the commander of the National Security Agency. The expectation then was that the two organizations would eventually be separated. But in a world of increasing cyber threats, some argue that the current situation works just fine. Here to make that case is the Chairman of the Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (CITI) subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Don Bacon. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:12

Trump’s probationary period reforms cemented in OPM...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

Agencies officially have more leeway to fire federal employees who recently started a new job. That's after the Office of Personnel Management finalized changes to the federal probationary period. OPM says its final rule sets expectations for a high performing Federal workforce, but some say the OPM rule focuses on the wrong reforms for probationary employees. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman, got more from the Partnership for Public Services, Vice President of Government Affairs, Jenny

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00:51:52

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/07/01

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton US Cybercommand is 15 years old--is it ready to stand on its own? Inside the battle for control of the Library of Congress Paying attention to the details of the latest Executive Order on Cybersecurity 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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00:11:41

The person with the toughest job in Washington is the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

As the Senate works through the reconciliation megabill, what's in and out matters a lot to federal workers. Here with an update on those negotiations and other congressional happenings is WTOP's capitol hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. 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

NCSC nominee calls for new counterintelligence career...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center is a relatively new organization within government, but the nominee to lead the center wants to make the NCSC the nerve center for us counterintelligence activities. Here with more details on the organization and the nominee is Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday. 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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00:11:49

There are more new updates to the FAR--how do they...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

The Trump Administration is tackling the FAR update in small bites, and released another set up updates that include Parts 11 and 39. Here with insight into the new sections, how they fit with previous updates, and what is still to come... Senior Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting, Emily Murphy. 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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00:54:27

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton -- June 30, 2025

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Over 300 NIH employees go public with their concerns about what's happening to that organization There are more new updates to the FAR--how do they all fit together? The person with the toughest job in Washington is the Senate Parliamentarian 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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00:12:27

Over 300 NIH employees go public with their concerns...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

Watching leaders lose their jobs for opposing DOGE's efforts to terminate research programs at the National Institutes of Health could have demoralized the remaining staff. Instead, they mobilized. Over 300 of them signed their names publicly to an open letter to the NIH Director about their concerns. They're hoping to shine a light on the real impacts to patients and science. One of the people who signed that letter is Dr. Jenna Norton. She's here in her personal capacity to share more about

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00:08:42

IRS watchdog warns of tax filing challenges next year...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/30

An IRS watchdog finds this year's tax filing season went smoothly despite recent staffing cuts, but it warns taxpayers may face challenges during next year's filing season. The IRS has lost more than a quarter of its employees under the Trump administration, and the agency also faces a lot more work if Congress passes the budget reconciliation bill. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:39

‘This is going to be HUD town:’ Trump administration...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/27

The Department of Housing and Urban Development will soon transfer employees from its downtown DC office into the National Science Foundation's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. HUD's move is expected to entirely displace close to 2000 NSF employees already working there. But so far, there's no plan on when the move will happen or where NSF will go next Here with more on this developing story is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:10:04

There's new legal discussion about who might have...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/27

As the government places more emphasis on making procurement faster and buying commercial products, a protest case making its way through the court system could have major implications on who can protest contract awards. Here with more on the details of the case and what it could mean for future contracts is Partner with Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. 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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00:13:16

It's national insurance awareness day--time to do...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/27

Federal Insurance Open Season isn't until November, but today is a great day to take inventory of your insurance coverage and start planning ahead. Here with practical tips and considerations is the Director of Marketing and Fundraising for Consumer's Checkbook, Kevin Moss. 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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