The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . Government spends a lot of time measuring compliance. But does accountability actually help programs succeed? If accountability depends on honest assessments of performance, are agencies using the tools Congress gave them to make those assessments? Federal agencies measure everything from staffing levels to performance goals. But those metrics don't always tell leaders whether they actually have the capacity to accomplish their mission See Privacy

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00:10:07

If accountability depends on honest assessments, are...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

Knowing whether a program is succeeding requires more than good intentions. It requires a disciplined look at results. Congress strengthened federal performance-management requirements in 2024, but a new GAO review finds important pieces still haven't been fully implemented. Here to explain what GAO found is Lori Atkinson, acting director for strategic issues at GAO. Read the report here: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-26-108516.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:08:52

DLA rethinks how it does business as it pursues its...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

Federal agencies are facing growing pressure to replace heavily customized legacy business systems with commercial off-the-shelf platforms that are easier to maintain, update and secure. At the Defense Logistics Agency, officials are treating their enterprise resource planning modernization project as more than just a technology upgrade. DLA says it’s using the transition as an opportunity to rethink how it does business as DoD pursues its first clean audit. Adarryl Roberts is DLA’s chief

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00:07:49

Space Force welcomes first part-time guardians

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

The Space Force has officially welcomed its first part-time service members, launching a first-of-its-kind personnel model that allows Guardians to move between full-time and part-time service without transferring to the National Guard or Reserves. Service leaders say the approach will help recruit and retain skilled workers, particularly those with expertise in the commercial space and technology sectors. But the new model also raises questions about how the military will manage a more flexible

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00:53:50

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Defense Department has paused part of its cybersecurity certification program, but contractors still have cybersecurity obligations. So who's currently responsible for proving compliance As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, they're also working through how to manage risks associated with artificial intelligence. GSA's latest AI contract clause is getting a better reception from industry, but key questions remain If there's a common thread

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00:09:45

Contractors face uncertainty with cybersecurity regs,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

Federal contractors are navigating uncertainty on several fronts, from evolving cybersecurity requirements to ongoing questions surrounding overseas programs. The common challenge goes beyond mere compliance to making business decisions when policy direction is still taking shape. Here with more on what PSC members are seeing, is the council's president, Stephanie Kostro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:10

As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, how...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

GSA is taking another run at what could become the federal government's first acquisition clause focused specifically on large language models. After significant industry pushback, the agency revised its proposal and is now reviewing feedback on a new draft. Here to breakdown the feedback from last week's public listening session is Dan Ramish, partner at Haynes Boone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:52

DoD pauses CMMC, but contractors still have obligations

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/21

Recent changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program led some contractors to believe requirements had been put on hold. The reality is more complicated. Most cybersecurity obligations remain in place, while responsibility for demonstrating compliance may be shifting more directly to contractors and the executives who certify them. For an update, I'm joined by Eric Crusius, partner at Hunton-Andrews-Kurth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:11:23

DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

The Pentagon has kicked off its review of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. Defense officials plan to hold listening sessions across the country to hear about compliance concerns. But questions continue to swirl around what exactly the Pentagon can do differently this time to balance small businesses cost concerns with the need to enforce cyber requirements. For the latest, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:07:52

Senators call for independent audit of DoD TRICARE...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

Senate lawmakers are calling for an independent audit of the Defense Department's multibillion-dollar TRICARE pharmacy program amid concerns that its longtime contractor, Express Scripts, may have a financial incentive to steer beneficiaries toward its own pharmacies. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has 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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00:10:07

As Congress sprints to August recess, major decisions...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

As lawmakers look toward the August recess, several of the year's biggest policy debates remain unresolved. Budget issues, pending nominees and early discussions about another reconciliation bill are all competing for attention on Capitol Hill. Here with an update on where things stand, is Loren Duggan, Deputy News Director for Bloomberg Government. 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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00:55:40

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" Federal data helps drive everything from economic forecasts to local planning decisions. Now a new Commerce Department policy has experts debating how government should balance privacy, transparency, and access to information Artificial intelligence may be getting the attention, but AI is only as reliable as the data behind it Washington is entering the annual sprint to the August recess. Congress still has major decisions ahead on spending,

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00:12:25

Artificial intelligence may be getting the attention,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

Questions about federal data have increasingly moved from the margins of government policy to the center of it. A new report argues that the United States needs a stronger national data ecosystem if it hopes to support effective decision-making, trustworthy artificial intelligence, and a well-informed public. Joining me to walk through their recommendations are Richard Coffin, chief of research and advocacy at USAFacts, and Joel Gurin, president and founder of the Center for Open Data

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00:10:44

A new Commerce Dept policy pits privacy and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/20

Most Americans never think about the statistical methods used to protect personal information in federal data products. But a recent Commerce Department order is raising questions about how agencies will balance privacy protections with the need to publish useful public data. Joining me with his concerns is Paul Schroeder, executive director of the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:11

Military to screen older troops for low testosterone

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/17

The Pentagon is launching a new health screening initiative that will check for low testosterone as part of annual physicals for service members age 30 and older. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the effort is intended to improve readiness, resilience and long-term health, while emphasizing that testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary. But the announcement is also raising questions about the medical evidence behind widespread screening and how the policy will be implemented across the

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00:06:49

Judge tells DOJ to reinstate telework for two...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/17

Federal employees have recently scored a few small victories in their quest to restore telework. Two Justice Department attorneys with disabilities will be able to telework as their lawsuit against DOJ continues. And an independent arbitrator has sided with the union in a case involving telework at the Forest Service. Here with a recap on the return-to-office, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:34

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/17

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" The VA wanted a consistent way to determine police staffing levels. An inspector general audit found important gaps in the tool meant to make that happen Runways, hangars, seawalls, and military facilities all start with the same thing: concrete. A former Air Force commander says that's worth paying attention 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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00:11:23

An IG audit found the VA tool used to determine...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/17

The VA’s inspector general found that a tool designed to determine police staffing levels lacked validation, clear ownership and consistent use. Those very common problems left facilities without a dependable model to guide their planning and coverage. Joining me to discuss the findings and what happens next is the VA’s inspector general, Cheryl Mason. Read the report here: https://www.vaoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2026-06/vaoig_25-00523-82_final.pdf See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:43

As the U.S. ramps up infrastructure investment,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/17

Supply-chain discussions usually focus on advanced technologies. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert says policymakers should pay more attention to a far more basic input: cement. He argues that growing reliance on imports could create risks for military and critical infrastructure projects. He spoke with Federal News Network's Eric White. 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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00:06:43

Democrats demand transparency from White House on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/16

Dozens of House and Senate Democrats are demanding answers from the Trump administration on its implementation of Schedule Policy/Career. A letter sent to the White House this week calls for details about exactly how many positions have been reclassified and whether there are plans to add to the list of those stripped of their civil service protections. 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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