The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:09

Maintaining military readiness includes making sure...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/03

Keeping the military prepared and ready won't mean anything if they can't turn their computers on. A new report from the Association of Defense Communities and Converge Strategies highlights the importance of protecting America's electricity grid when it comes to the country's military readiness. The report includes a framework for defense stakeholders to understand electric grid risks in their regions and explore national defense opportunities that a stronger transmission infrastructure backbone

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00:56:30

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, June 2,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Big plans for workforce expansion at Customs and Border Protection Why we should be thinking about drone attacks in the US Why resolving the debt limit while also passing the reconciliation bill might be the next installment of Mission Impossible 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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00:11:57

Why resolving the debt limit while also passing the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

President Trump's Big Beautiful reconciliation bill moves to the Senate this week, but some senators are already voicing concerns about the impact of the House version's provisions on the deficit and what that means for raising the national debt limit. Here with insight on the negotiations and the calendar squeeze is Bloomberg Government's Congressional Reporter, Jack Fitzpatrick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:47

Governmentwide hiring plan calls on agencies to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

The Trump administration is calling on agencies to hire federal employees more quickly, and soon it will ask candidates applying for federal jobs how they will adhere to its government efficiency agenda. The Office of Personnel Management rolled out a new governmentwide hiring plan last week, and Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with the highlights. 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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00:09:40

Why we should be thinking about drone attacks in the US

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

Earlier this month, the White House announced it would consider drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels. Recent experience indicates those cartels likely have the capacity to respond in kind. Are we ready for such a scenario? Here with his insights on how we should be planning is Virginia National Guard State Judge Advocate, Carter Lee. 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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00:10:29

Small business advocates sound alarm on elimination...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

Small business advocates are sounding alarm bells over the Small Business Administration's fiscal 2026 budget request, the White House is proposing to eliminate several long standing programs that support the development of small businesses, including the Women's Business Centers, and score for more on the potential impact on small businesses if the Trump administration cuts funding for these programs. Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller talked to Bridget Weston, the CEO of

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00:12:07

Big plans for workforce expansion at Customs and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/06/02

The reconciliation bill includes $6.2 billion to increase staff at CBP. To make that happen, the agency has to address both retention and hiring challenges. Joining me to discuss CBP's new hiring portal and other HR strategies is CBP's Executive Director for Talent Management, Bob Simpson. 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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00:10:40

Using artificial intelligence to reduce DoD's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/30

Commercial firms are already using AI to simplify procurement. While bringing that approach into DoD offers great promise, there are also some significant obstacles. A new paper from the National Defense Industrial Association's Emerging Technologies Institute offers some specific recommendations for balancing risks and benefits. Joining me with more details is ETI Associate Research Fellow, Wilson Miles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:47

Results of the first review initiates battle over...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/30

During the confirmation hearings of the Office of Management and Budget Director and Deputy Director for budget earlier this year, lawmakers pressed Russ Vought and Dan Bishop about whether they would comply with the Impoundment Control Act. The budget rules of the road require congressional approval if OMB decides not to spend money appropriated in law, while both Vought and Bishop promised to comply with the law. A new decision by the Government Accountability Office casts further doubt on whether

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00:07:35

New research speeds up quantum computing

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/30

Quantum computers promise to speed calculations dramatically. But they’re so different from today’s computers that scientists need to figure out the best ways to feed them information to take full advantage. Emerging research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offers a new approach. Joining me with more details is Dr. Bo Peng. 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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00:41:14

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/30

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Using artificial intelligence to reduce DoD's procurement timelines New research speeds up quantum computing 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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00:09:38

Widespread layoffs unfolding across the federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/30

The widespread layoffs unfolding across the federal government present a prime opportunity for foreign spy agencies. The foundation for defense of democracies, recently uncovered a likely Chinese intelligence operation targeting former Feds through fake recruiting websites. For more on this scheme and what to watch out for Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with FDD, Senior Analyst for emerging threats, Max lesser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:07:51

DoD ends ‘what you did last week’ email, asks...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

The Defense Department is wrapping up its what you did last week exercise, but it has one final ask of its civilian workforce, Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here 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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00:09:37

A new DoD task force to focus on military career...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered immediate changes to the DoD household goods moving program, mainly to deal with the department's current struggles in implementing the new global household goods contract. But there's a new effort in the works that could make some significant changes to how often service members have to move in the first place. Hegseth is framing the latest initiative as a cost cutting move, but it could also offer members of the military more geographic stability

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00:08:27

The Trump administration may be taking a hatchet to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

The Trump Administration has rescinded a rule related to the Hatch Act that now allows federal employees to wear campaign paraphernalia. That is only if the items are not in support of a person who is actively running for office. That may be confusing as potential candidates don't seem to ever stop campaigning in this era of influencer and branding. For some explanation of this move and what it could potentially mean for the Hatch Act overall, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Michael

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00:09:49

How the reconciliation bill may impact federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

Federal civilians already have a lot on their minds these days, including thinking about whether or not to take one of the retirement options on the table. The reconciliation bill in Congress could change your math and make you recalculate your estimated benefits. Joining us to lay out the factors is Thiago Glieger, a wealth adviser with RMG Advisers of Rockville, Maryland, a firm that specializes in federal employees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:10:33

What whistleblowers should consider before filing a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

The protection of whistleblowers is a key tenet in our concept of government transparency and accountability, but that bargain seems pretty tenuous today. For more on the current environment and what might happen with a whistleblower complaint, Stephen Kohn joins me now. 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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00:48:04

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What whistleblowers should consider before filing a report How the reconciliation bill may impact federal employee retirement planningThe Trump administration may be taking a hatchet to the Hatch Act 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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00:08:25

SSA chief expects no mass layoffs to get to ‘right...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/28

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Social Security Administration, says that he doesn’t anticipate widespread layoffs for the agencies workforce but he does expect employees to become more productive as SSA pursues artificial intelligence tools to streamline the work. The new SSA commissioner says AI tools will help the agency answer more phone calls, and that officials from the Department of Government Efficiency will lead these upgrades. Here with more, Federal News Network's Jory

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00:10:44

Five workforce bills for federal employees to watch...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/28

The proposed cuts to federal benefits that House lawmakers have tee'd up are top of mind for many employees, but that’s not the only legislation on the table that could bring changes for the federal workforce. Democrats and Republicans have introduced legislation some of which would actually increase benefits for federal workers. Here with more details, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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