The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:47

Lessons for agency deputy secretaries on effective...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/17

Being an agency deputy secretary is a tough job. As the chief operating officer, this person is the essential link in the agency performance chain. But they also face unique dynamics that can make operational effectiveness a real challenge. A new paper from McKinsey offers some suggestions, and two of the authors are here to discuss their recommendations. I'm joined by Scott Blackburn, a senior partner in McKinsey's Washington DC office and Jesse Salazar, an advisor for McKinsey. See Privacy

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00:11:46

The harm to rural communities embedded in President...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/17

Rural communities voted in large numbers for President Trump in hopes his administration could boost their fortunes. However, his first major piece of legislation not only doesn't help these communities--it actively harms them. Here with more insight into the unspoken impacts of many of the bill's provisions is the Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Dr. Gbenga Ajilore. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:27

State department blocked from 15% workforce...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/17

When federal judges issue orders, they do try to make them clear. But in several recent cases, attorneys suing the government have had to go back to court to enforce those orders, often with the government and the plaintiffs at odds about what the orders actually say. That was the case with the State Department's plan to lay off about 15% of its domestic workforce. Things are hopefully a bit clearer now, as Federal News Network's Jared Serbu writes in this week's Federal Report, Jared is here now to

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00:48:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/17

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Sammies, the Oscars of Federal Government Service, will be presented tonight Lessons for agency deputy secretaries on effective federal management The harm to rural communities embedded in President Trump's reconciliation 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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00:09:42

Rescissions and reconciliation--a big week ahead for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

The Senate is expected to release its version of the reconciliation bill this week, while it also takes up the House-passed rescission bill and tries to deal with foreign affair. WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller joins me to explain how they'll keep all of those plates spinning. 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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00:08:28

A new credential is available for defense financial...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

Just looking at a bill from your doctor could convince you that the finances of health care are complicated. A new credential being offered by the Society of Defense Financial Management aims to help resource managers in defense and veterans health administrations certify their skills in this important, and growing, specialty. Here with more is SDFM's CEO, Rich Brady. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:48:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton It's time to update the cybersecurity information sharing framework Rescissions and reconciliation--a big week ahead for the Senate A new credential is available for defense financial managers 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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00:08:14

Hegseth cracks down on Pentagon use of IT consulting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

The Pentagon is cracking down on IT consulting contracts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said repeatedly the department has become too dependent on contractors, and he wants the Pentagon to reduce its reliance on outside help by increasing its in house capabilities. The question is, will these efforts reduce waste and improve efficiency, as he hopes federal news networks. Anastasia Obis is here with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:34

House lawmakers’ CISA budget reprieve comes with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

The Trump administration has proposed cutting nearly half a billion dollars from the cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency's budget next year. But Congress also has a say, and the house appropriators are advancing a bill that would lessen the budget blow to CISA federal news networks. Justin Doubleday is reporting. 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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00:12:46

It's time to update the cybersecurity information...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/16

The law that established our current system for sharing information about cyberthreats is coming up on its tenth birthday, and its reauthorization deadline. Much has changed since the law was enacted and this could be a chance to update key provisions. Here with insights as to what Congress might be considering, and whether they'll meet the timeline is the Senior Vice President of Policy and General counsel for the Information Technology Industry Council, John Miller. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:40

Things to consider when the federal government offers...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/13

Several federal agencies are reaching out to federal workers who took the "fork in the road" or deferred retirement options and inviting them to come back to work. Some may have a choice an others may not. Here with more insight on what to consider you're in that situation is the staff vice president of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, John Hatton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:52:25

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/13

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What every American should know about our spy history Things to consider when the federal government offers you your job back 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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00:10:04

DOGE sends federal employees a recruiting pitch

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/13

Federal employees received a new recruiting pitch recently from the Department of Government Efficiency. Multiple Feds in recent weeks have received an unsolicited invitation to interview with the US DOGE Service. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now with more details. 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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00:12:52

What every American should know about our spy history

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/13

Intelligence operations are woven into every era of American history, and the secrecy of those operations has always been in tension with our national value of transparency. Here to discuss how those tensions are playing out today is the author of a new book, "The Spy and the State" and Senior Research Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, Jeff Rogg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:54

VA axes Biden-era pay bump for thousands of its HR...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/13

The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating a pay bump for thousands of its employees. The VA approved a special salary rate under the Biden administration, giving HR professionals a 15% pay increase. The department approved the pay increase to address persistent underfunding across its HR workforce, and it was about the same time that VA surged healthcare hiring to treat more veterans under the toxic exposure PACT Act. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more on the current

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00:14:35

Why the U.S. can ill afford disinvestment in its...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/12

The U.S. investments in nanotechnology science over the past two decades positioned us as a global leader in this foundational discipline. But a new report from the National Academies of Science warns that, without continued investment, we're at risk of ceding our leadership to other countries, to the detriment of our innovative industries. The Chair of that report, Dean of the LSU College of Engineering and the Bert S. Turner chair, Dr. Vicki Colvin is here to discuss the report and its

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00:09:03

2019 executive order began a trend toward White...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/12

A 2019, executive order was a significant landmark in the nation's regulation and management of artificial intelligence technologies in the government, but it was just the first of many, among other things, that first executive order on AI focused on building research and development and the nation's AI workforce. And on those topics, it shared a lot in common with five subsequent orders on AI. That first order is one of 25 significant moments Federal News Network is marking this year as part of our

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00:55:42

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton -- June 12, 2025

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Why the U.S. can ill afford disinvestment in its nanotechnology infrastructure Clarifying the rules around the Small Business Innovation Research program The Trump administration is taking a different tack in regulating the transportation industry 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

Clarifying the rules around the Small Business...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/12

The Small Business Innovation Research program is one way to bring commercial products into government. It's relatively fast and simple, as long as you follow the rules. A new bid protest decision helps clarify those rules. Here to help us understand the decision is Procurement Attorney and Partner at Haynes Boone, Zach Prince. 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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00:09:39

The Trump administration is taking a different tack...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/12

A new notice of proposed rulemaking from the department of transportation indicates that the Trump administration is putting its philosophy of less regulation and more collaboration with industry into place. Comments are due by June 16. Here with insights on the proposed rules might affect the relationship between the regulators and industry is Partner at Cozen O'Connor, Michael Deutsch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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