The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:09

Government is taking a bigger role in shaping...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/14

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than many institutions can adapt. For Congress, the challenge is deciding where government should step in and where it should stay out while the technology's full impact is still emerging. Joining me to discuss that challenge is Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia's 8th District. 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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00:48:22

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/14

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Who says the federal government should own part of a private company? That's no longer a theoretical question As government takes a bigger role in shaping emerging technologies, Congress is trying to write rules for one that's changing faster than the legislative processFinancial regulators usually write rules for existing markets. Tokenized finance is forcing governments to coordinate rules for one that's still being built See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:48

Tokenized finance is forcing governments to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/14

Technology doesn't stop at national borders, and increasingly neither can regulation. A new U.S.-U.K. effort to coordinate oversight of tokenized finance highlights the challenge of creating rules for markets that are still taking shape. Joining me to discuss it is John Kearney, director of product management at MyComplianceOffice. 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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00:08:01

Pentagon wants to spend millions on Palantir with few...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

The Pentagon wants to steer up to $244 million to Palantir through March 2027, with the possibility of additional funding through the end of 2028. But a draft memo obtained by Federal News Network doesn't spell out exactly what the money would pay for or which programs it would support.The Defense Department says the memo is part of a broader effort to use industry expertise to speed up defense production. But one government watchdog raised questions of transparency and whether the directive could

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00:08:06

After sweeping staffing reduction, agencies assemble...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

Following a year of sweeping staffing reductions, the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for agencies to ramp up recruitment efforts. The Office of Personnel Management has directed agencies to begin assembling “annual staffing plans” for fiscal 2027. The guidance places a particular focus on hiring technologists and early-career talent. 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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00:10:42

Military families don't get to choose when they move,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

When military orders arrive, families may have only a short time to make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Whether to buy, rent, sell or hold a home can have consequences long after the move is complete. For perspective on making those choices, I'm joined by Mike Meese, president of Armed Forces Mutual.TAG 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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00:53:44

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Military families don't get to choose when they move. That can make buying a home one of the toughest financial decisions they'll face Getting help starts with recognizing the real problem. For many veterans, that problem turns out to be a legal one As AI becomes more common at the VA, veterans want to know how decisions are made and who's accountable for them See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:16

Getting help starts with recognizing the real...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

A housing problem, a benefits problem, or an employment problem may actually start as a legal problem. The challenge for many veterans is recognizing that early enough to get help before the consequences spread. We'll talk about a new effort to close that gap with Ron Flagg, president of the Legal Services Corporation 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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00:13:00

As AI becomes more common at the VA, veterans want to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/13

The VA says people remain responsible for decisions affecting veterans' benefits and healthcare, even as artificial intelligence becomes more common behind the scenes. But for veterans, trust depends on understanding how decisions are made and who answers when something goes wrong. Joining me now to share what that transparency could really look like is Benjamin Krause, founder of Krause Law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:15

FBI investigating North Korean remote IT staffer...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

The yearslong North Korean remote IT worker campaign has infiltrated hundreds of companies. Now, the FBI has confirmed at least one of those individuals was found working for a federal agency. Experts say the widening campaign points to an emerging gap in national security vetting. For more, 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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00:10:57

What's new in the 8(a) business development program

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

The Small Business Administration finalized new rules for the 8(a) business development program in record time. In 60 days, SBA went from proposal to reviewing more than 100 comments to final regulation that will transform the 73-year-old program. For more on what’s in the new 8(a) regulations and why some experts remain concerned about the program’s long-term viability, Federal News Network’s executive editor Jason Miller joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:50:04

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Clinical trials need participants. Regulators are examining whether existing rules on participant compensation are helping or getting in the way Government asks for public input all the time. Most people don't know what to do with that invitation OPM has spent the past year helping reshape the federal workforce. A new GAO report looks at what's happened inside OPM itself See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:27

Government asks for public input all the time, most...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

Federal agencies depend on public comments when they write and revise regulations, but many citizens and subject-matter experts have little experience participating in the process. A new effort aims to help people understand how agencies evaluate comments and what makes them useful. Here with more is Colette Delawalla, founder of the Stand Up for Science Foundation. 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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00:09:44

Clinical trials need participants, are the rules...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

The HHS Office of Inspector General is seeking public input on how fraud-and-abuse laws affect payments to clinical-trial participants. The effort could help determine whether existing rules strike the right balance between protecting patients and supporting medical research. Joining me now is Spencer Turnbull, Chief of the Industry Guidance Branch at HHS-OIG. 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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00:09:47

OPM spent the past year helping reshape the federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/12

OPM has played a central role in shaping federal workforce policy over the past 18 months. At the same time, the agency itself has undergone substantial staffing reductions. A new GAO report examines what those changes could mean for OPM's ability to carry out its mission and support other agencies. Joining me to walk through the details is Dawn Locke, director in GAO's Strategic Issues team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:42

Army AI tool accused of hallucinating in bid process,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/11

A recent lawsuit could shape how federal agencies document artificial intelligence in the procurement process. Trax International Corporation recently alleged that the Army's AI tool used to determine a contract award hallucinated and weakened the company’s bid. While it might be hard for the contractor to prove that the error actually mattered to the outcome, legal experts say the case could become the first to test how much information agencies may have to disclose about their use of AI during bid

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00:08:02

OPM preparing to take over federal employee appeals

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/11

Federal employees are getting more details on what to expect if they appeal an adverse action. That’s after the Office of Personnel Management finalized an overhaul to the government’s avenues for challenging agencies. Here to break down the latest from OPM's guidance, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.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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00:49:14

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/11

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Military commanders have access to more information than ever before, but can they make sense of it fast enough to matter? Contractors trying to comply with the Pentagon's Anthropic restrictions are running into an unexpected problem: not everybody is asking for the same paperwork. Defense leaders aren't short on new technology. They're trying to figure out what it takes to field it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:11:42

Military commanders have access to more information...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/11

The U.S. military has more access to battlefield information than at any point in its history. Yet commanders and their staffs still face limits on time, attention and communication. As AI becomes more common in operational environments, the goal is to help them focus on what matters. Here with insights on how that's playing out in real time is Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:07

Contractors trying to comply with the Pentagon's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/11

The Pentagon is beginning to enforce restrictions involving Anthropic, and defense contractors are starting to see the practical effects. Companies are receiving certification requests from customers across government, but those requests don't always match. For contractors, that can make compliance more complicated than it sounds. Here with more is Ryan Frazee, partner at Mayer Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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