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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

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00:10:46

The rules of federal buying are being rewritten, and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

The landscape of government buying is shifting, with one agency already showing real savings after moving to a new government‑wide cloud purchasing approach. At the same time, the collapse of a major technology contract vehicle is sending agencies and vendors looking for new paths forward. And as small‑business rules get a closer look, many firms are discovering requirements they didn’t realize applied to them. We’ll break down what all of this means with former GSA Administrator, Emily Murphy. See

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00:12:09

After a tough year for federal employees, how do...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Dave Lebryk has spent a career leading teams through calm and crisis across the federal government. Now, after stepping away from public service, he’s watching former colleagues shoulder one of the toughest years in recent memory. We’ll tap into his perspective on how leaders still on the job keep themselves grounded, keep their teams motivated, and keep pushing for better performance even when the system is strained. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:43

Five updates on the Trump admin’s cybersecurity agenda

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Trump administration is preparing to roll out several major cybersecurity policy updates in the coming weeks and months. At the top of the list is a new national cybersecurity strategy. But there are several other cyber developments worth watching. For more on that, 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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00:10:00

VA looks to get new Electronic Health Record system...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to get the rollout of a new multi-billion-dollar Electronic Health Record back on track, after pausing the project for three years. The VA is planning for its new EHR from Oracle-Cerner to go live at 13 sites in 2026. It'll start with four sites in Michigan in April. Unlike previous deployments, the upcoming go-lives to take place in waves. Since 2023 the project has been on pause while the VA addressed outages and productivity declines at sites that

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00:10:32

A pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

With just five days left before the DHS continuing resolution runs out, lawmakers are weighing a mix of short‑term fixes and longer‑shot options to keep the department open. Those talks are unfolding alongside a crowded agenda that includes the SAVE Act, questions about crypto and banking, and the launch of a new Federal Workforce Caucus. We’ll also look at what upcoming oversight hearings could mean for the funding debate with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:47

Washington talks a lot about regulations, but rarely...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

A new paper argues that the real action inside multimember commissions isn’t in public votes or partisan balance; it’s in the internal mechanics that shape every regulatory outcome. Here to unpack how these bodies actually function, why their design matters more than ever, and what’s at stake as legal and political pressures mount is assistant professor of law in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, Todd Phillips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:53:25

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of a medic’s hands and put it into an intelligent system, changing how patients are treated in the most dangerous and remote environmentsWashington talks a lot about regulations—but rarely about how the regulators themselves operateA pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on DHS funding and lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown

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00:10:20

A new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Defense Department is backing a new study to see whether an autonomous oxygen system can help medics deliver safer, more precise care in the field. The University of Colorado Anschutz team will test the O2matic technology in real prehospital settings to see if it can lighten medics’ workload, conserve oxygen, and improve survival in both military and civilian emergencies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:18

Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

A fiscal watchdog group says the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative could cost as much as $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years, far exceeding the White House’s projected $175 billion. The group also argues the effort faces “insurmountable” technical hurdles and that it is likely that Golden Dome will simply not work. For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Gabe Murphy, policy analyst at Taxpayers for Common Sense.See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:46

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Tens of thousands of career federal employees will soon be made easier to fire. That's after Office of Personnel Management issued a final rule on “Schedule Policy/Career.” Once fully implemented, the new employment classification will exempt many employees from long-standing job protections. Here with more, 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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00:14:11

Technical debt puts federal cybersecurity at risk,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Aging network infrastructure is consuming maintenance dollars that should be funding modern, secure architectures, especially as agencies try to integrate AI. It’s a spiral that deepens cyber risk and delays progress. We’ll look at options for getting out of that cul‑de‑sac with Cisco’s Senior Director for Technology Policy, Eric Wenger. 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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00:11:22

AI is stepping directly into America’s scientific...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

OpenAI’s new agreement with the Department of Energy marks a shift from pilot projects to full‑scale collaboration inside the national labs. The partnership aims to speed up scientific discovery across all domains by putting AI models into real research workflows. Here to walk through how that integration works, and what it means for the next phase of scientific progress, is Global head of innovation policy at OpenAI, James Hairston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:13:26

Behind DoD’s contract review is a bigger question:...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Small business set‑asides are mandated by statute, anchored in the rule of two, and central to competition in the defense industrial base. The Secretary’s memo adds new tests for mission necessity, subcontracting compliance, and market pricing — all under compressed deadlines. Here to explain what this could mean for contractors across every socioeconomic category is partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:58:54

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton AI is stepping directly into America’s scientific engine room as OpenAI expands its work with the Department of Energy Technical debt puts federal cybersecurity at risk. The question now is how to break out of the cycleBehind DoD’s contract review is a bigger question: how far can enforcement go without undercutting small‑business programs themselves? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:45

Shared services still hindered by long-standing barriers

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The long-journey of getting agencies to adopt shared services for back office functions like financial management or human resources has quietly made real progress over the last decade. But a new report by the Government Accountability Office shows agencies have yet to solve some of the long-standing challenges to adopting shared services. For more on what GAO found and where shared services is heading next, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me.See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:26

Army surveys existing contracts to expand right to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The Army has launched a service-wide survey of all existing contracts to determine where limited access to technical data is hindering soldiers’ ability to maintain and repair their own equipment. 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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00:46:15

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading Senator says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higherYou can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday without the artifacts that created it 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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00:16:04

Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Lawmakers pushing for new rules say uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility is putting innovators at risk and giving global competitors room to run. The proposal would clarify what can be patented, streamline coordination between federal agencies, and open the door for clearer pathways to generics. I'll explore the ideas driving the reform effort with one of the bill's sponsors, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:47

You can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday, the National Archives is taking some of its most treasured records on the road. It's also unveiled a newly renovated flagship exhibition, giving visitors an immersive, high-tech look at 250 years of U.S. history. To learn about these endeavors and other activities slated for the occasion, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Grace McCaffrey, Acting Executive of External Affairs and Communications at NARA. See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:19

GSA ends U.S. participation in ‘open government’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Open Government Partnership, an international initiative the U.S. helped create nearly 15 years ago. Administration officials say the OGP was ineffective and waste of money. But critics of the move say it’s another example of the Trump administration backsliding on transparency and accountability. For more, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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