The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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00:10:53

Can the Pentagon's contracting system keep pace with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/16

Modern warfare puts a premium on speed. A new report argues that when the Pentagon can move quickly from identifying a need to fielding a solution, it can have a direct impact on military effectiveness. For more details, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Stephanie Halcrow, senior fellow at George Mason University's Center for Government Contracting. 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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00:24:44

The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it's not clear...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/16

The Navy's latest shipbuilding plan lays out an ambitious vision for future fleet growth. But every plan ultimately runs into the realities of industrial capacity, skilled labor and production timelines. Some analysts say those constraints deserve as much attention as the size of the fleet. Here to discuss whether the Navy is planning a fleet it can’t produce, for a fight it may not fit is the Jeanne Kirkpatrick Fellow at AEI, Anand Toprani. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:51:29

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/16

Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton"The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it's not clear that America's shipyards, suppliers and workforce can deliver it Do the assumptions behind the Navy's new shipbuilding plan still fit today's strategic environment?Modern conflicts move quickly. A new report examines whether the Pentagon's contracting system can keep pace with the demands of today's battlefield See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:07

A surge in publicly available data and AI tools is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

Adversaries are using open source information to target federal missions. That’s partly because of a surge in publicly available data and AI tools that can make use of that data more quickly than ever. But agencies can use the same kinds of information to help defend themselves through the tradecraft of open source intelligence. Gharun Lacy is the deputy assistant secretary for cyber and technology security at the State Department, and Eric Miller is a senior advisor for open source intelligence at

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00:08:20

Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

The Defense Department is pausing the roll-out of contractor cybersecurity requirements. DoD’s top IT official says the current iteration of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is too onerous on small businesses. She’s now leading a review of the CMMC program to consider the next steps. For the latest, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:56

A recent DOJ operation showed what it takes to find...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

Federal investigators say online scam networks operate like organized enterprises, spanning platforms, payment systems and countries. A recent operation worked to disrupt that ecosystem all at once, not just individual accounts. Joining me now to explain how that works is Mike Sweeney, Director of Preemptive Cyber Defense at Silent Push. 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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00:08:51

You can't defend critical infrastructure from threats...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

Satellites support everything from communications to navigation, making them an increasingly important part of national infrastructure. But protecting those systems depends on being able to identify suspicious activity before it becomes a larger problem. For a look at DHS research in this area, Federal News Network's Eric White discussed these efforts with Ernest Wong, technical lead at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:22

Before policymakers can improve border security, they...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

Border security may be one of government's most visible missions but measuring what's happening along the border is far more complicated. A new GAO report examines whether DHS's metrics and reporting practices are giving Congress an accurate picture of performance. The short answer; not consistently, and Heather MacLeod, Director of Homeland Security and Justice at GAO is here to walk us through the details. Read the reporter here: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-108715 See Privacy Policy at

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00:49:24

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/15

Coming up today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" Online scam networks hide behind layers of accounts, infrastructure and payment systems. A recent DOJ operation showed what it takes to find them You can't defend critical infrastructure from threats you can't detect. That's becoming a growing concern in space Before policymakers can improve border security, they need confidence in how they're measuring it See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:36

Air Force scrambling after employees experience...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

The Air Force is scrambling to get its employees back online after scores of people were locked out of their computers last week. Computers across the service went into quarantine, a sort of protective shutdown that's routine as a cybersecurity measure both in and out of the military. But what's not routine here is the scale of people affected, and that at least some of them say they weren't warned in advance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:15

Trump admin reshaping federal employee discipline,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

The rules governing discipline and removal procedures for federal employees are on track for a major overhaul. A slew of proposed regulations and executive orders from the Trump administration along with recent court decisions and upcoming hearings, are reshaping how agencies handle adverse action processes for the federal workforce. Here to break down the latest, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:07

The government's role in innovation may be changing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

If agencies are no longer willing to wait for markets alone to deliver critical technologies, what comes next? Some are moving upstream, investing in companies and technologies much earlier than traditional procurement would allow. For a look at what that means for industry and government alike, I spoke with Bloomberg Government senior data analyst Paul 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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00:56:10

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The federal government is going beyond funding research. It's increasingly helping decide which technologies make it to market The government's role in innovation may be changing from customer to investor TZA more active government role in innovation raises an old question: how do you move faster without losing accountability? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:40

TZA's more active government role in innovation asks...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

As agencies experiment with new approaches to technology, finance, and acquisition, the rules that govern grants and contracts are changing too. The challenge is making sure oversight keeps pace with innovation. Professional Services Council President Stephanie Kostro joins me now with the latest take on these issues. 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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00:13:47

The federal government is going beyond funding research

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/14

For decades, government largely funded discovery and let the market handle commercialization. NSF is now building new pathways to move promising technologies from the lab into the economy. Joining me to explain that effort is NSF Assistant Director for Technology Innovation and Partnerships, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani. 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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00:06:58

DoD class deviation leaves contractors with more...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/13

The Defense Department is providing little guidance on how firms are expected to comply with a series of restrictions aimed at severing ties with companies the Pentagon says support Beijing's military. A new class deviation the department recently issued significantly broadens the definition of "Chinese military company" but it's unclear how exactly it impacts defense contractors. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Tracye Howard, government contracts partner at Wiley Rein LLP. See

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00:07:55

Secret Service’s workforce planning gaps highlighted...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/13

The Secret Service has struggled in recent years with understaffing and poor workforce planning. Some of those challenges have precipitated high-profile security failures, including the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump. Now the Secret Service is overhauling its workforce management systems as it also undertakes a major hiring push. Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:56

The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/13

After an Inspector General review identified gaps in suicide risk screening and follow-up, the VA moved to strengthen those processes across its system. The result is higher screening rates and more reliable evaluations for veterans at risk. Joining me to break down those improvements is Acting Executive Director of the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Steven Dobscha. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:42

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/13

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The VA is reporting record-high rates for suicide risk screening and follow-up Congress has a lot on its agenda. The harder question is whether everyone agrees on what belongs at the top of the list The federal government spends tens of billions of dollars each year on university research. Most taxpayers never see how that system actually works See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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